4 Year PhD Prize Studentships

The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology is a world renowned research institute housed in a state-of-the-art purpose built research facility. The Institute is currently offering five fully funded, highly prestigious 4-year prize PhD studentships alongside two 3-year clinical PhD studentships, all awarded by the Kennedy Trust. The awards are available to students worldwide and include a generous stipend and competitive allowance for laboratory expenses and international conference travel. The application deadline is noon, January 8th 2018. Interviews of short-listed candidates will take place in the week commencing 22nd January 2018.

Our doctoral training programme offers:

• Biomedical research projects across a wide range of themes, including inflammation biology, immunology, regenerative medicine, genome engineering, cell, molecular and systems biology, genetics and genomics
• Exceptional research facilities in a new state-of-the-art integrated institute at a world-class university
• Outstanding supervision from internationally renowned academics
• Strong commitment to academic and practical training in a wide range of methodologies, as well as career development and guidance reflected by subsequent post-graduate employment positions

Our doctoral training programme for clinicians is new in 2018 and is aimed at clinically trained candidates who do not already hold a PhD and who can demonstrate strong commitment to an academic career. We encourage applications from trainees in any academic discipline who can show that their research fits into the themes of the Institute.

For further 4 and 3-year programme information and project details see:

University of Oxford Kennedy Trust Prize Studentships

Successful applicants will join an innovative and exciting PhD programme within a vibrant and international student community, and will benefit from an excellent management and mentoring programme. Training will be provided in core and transferrable skills to equip graduates with a comprehensive set of personal and professional skills, thus maximising each student's potential and building the foundation for a successful career.