Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute - 4 Year PhD Studentships – 2024

The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute [CRUK MI] is a world-leading cancer centre of excellence within The University of Manchester, core funded by Cancer Research UK, the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world.

The Institute offers exceptional laboratory facilities underpinned by outstanding core facilities including next generation sequencing, real-time PCR, mass spectrometry, histology, advanced imaging and biological resources unit. Our research programmes span the whole spectrum of cancer research from the molecular and cellular basis of cancer through to those focused on translation research and clinical trials. We are partnered with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe which provides a critical link to our mission of improving patient care through translational research. These factors combined provide an exceptional environment in which to pursue a PhD.

Studentships are for 4 years commencing September 2024. Successful applicants will receive a non-taxable annual stipend (living allowance) of £21,000 per annum and funding to fully cover University tuition & bench fees. We have the following eight projects available in the following CRUK Manchester Institute research groups:

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We welcome applications from enthusiastic, focused, and ambitious students. Applicants should hold or expected to graduate with a first or minimum upper-second class undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent from a non-UK university) in a relevant subject as part of a university degree course.

The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute is proud to be a diverse, open, and global Institute. Our priority, and that of the University of Manchester, is to support our current students and welcome new ones from Europe and other continents, we therefore encourage students of all nationalities to apply for the programme.

Application deadline: Friday 8 December 2023, 1700 hrs (GMT).

Interview date: Thursday 18 January 2024, New Paterson Building, Manchester, UK.