Years 2-4
Following completion of the MRes:
- Thesis Research: Students embark on their thesis project, supported and monitored by their thesis committees.
- Internship: Each student can undertake an internship (ranging from a few days to three months) designed to enhance lab skills, provide exposure to different working environments, foster collaborations and stimulate interdisciplinary research.
Year 5
The studentship includes a short-term funds to allow a tailored transition activity that helps you embark on your chosen post-PhD career path (e.g. a short post-doc to complete a publication, trial a career outside academia in areas, such as publishing, teaching, policy, business or industry).
Scientific Environment and Career Advice (Years 1 – 4) Students attend the CSCRM Journal Club, Stem Cells @ Lunch Seminar Series as well as talks by visiting scientists. Students will also attend master classes and evening talks to gain perspectives on diverse aspects of a research career as well as other, perhaps less obvious, career options. In addition, they have access to the King’s Research Development Unit. With contacts made through the master classes and internships, students will be highly employable in any career sector, but, in particular, the academic sector and the burgeoning commercial sector of regenerative medicine.
Applicants are encouraged to read through the Programme Structure, Leaderships and Supervisors and Funding, Eligibility and How to Apply webpages for further information before directing any queries to the programme, Dr Fay Minty, fay.minty@kcl.ac.uk
How to apply
After checking that you meet the eligibility criterion, please following the directions downloaded from the HOW TO APPLY webpage. We encourage applicants from communities underrepresented in academia.
Application DEADLINE 23:59, 16 November 2023.