4-year MRC-ITND PhD fellowship in Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders is offering 1+3 (MRes+PhD) full-time fellowships suitable for both basic and clinical students from a wide range of science backgrounds: including biological and physical sciences, medicine, mathematics and computer science.

PhD opportunities are offered across a wide range of subject areas. Clinicians are encouraged to apply. For more information about work carried out in the Centre visit The MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Please note that MRes rotation projects and final PhD projects are agreed after an offer has been accepted.

PhD supervisors will be chosen at the end of the MRes year.
PhD Coordinators are Dr Laura Andreae and Dr Anthony Vernon.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have or expect an upper second class degree (2:1) in a STEM subject. If applicants possess a lower second class (2:2), a research-based MSc at merit or distinction level is required.

If English is not your first language you will be required to provide evidence that you meet the minimum English requirements, Band D, as prescribed by the university’s English Language requirements.

At King’s, we are deeply committed to making the university an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work and study. We encourage and welcome applications from across the community and all appointments are made solely on merit.

Award types and eligibility

The fully funded studentships cover tuition fees, stipend and bench fees.

Tuition fees: Tuition fees will be covered by the programme.

Stipend: Students will receive an enhanced stipend for each year of study (approx. £24,872).

Bench fees: An allowance will be provided for research consumables, trainings and conference attendance.

Eligibility: We only accept home applications this year.

To be treated as a Home student, candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• A UK national (meeting residency requirements)
• Settled status
• Pre-settled status (meeting residency requirements)
• Indefinite leave to remain or enter

How to apply

Applicants must complete and submit an online admissions application by midnight (23:59 GMT), 1^st January 2024 (Monday). Link to apply and more information here.

Closing date:
1^st January 2024 (23:59 GMT)

(Please note that admissions portal cannot operate deadlines to specific times; only dates, so applicants will be able to submit up to 23:59 on the day you specify).

Interviews:
Monday 22^nd January 2024
Tuesday 23^rd January 2024
Wednesday 24^th January 2024

Further information

Overview of the studentship programme can be found at The MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

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