Cambridge-Wellcome Trust PhD Programmes for entry in October 2018

The University of Cambridge is now accepting applications for the five Cambridge-Wellcome Trust PhD Programmes for entry in October 2018:

• Four year PhD Programme in Developmental Mechanisms
• Four year PhD Programme in Inflection, Immunity and Inflammation
• Four year PhD Programme in Mathematical Genomics and Medicine
• Four year PhD Programme in Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disease
• Four year PhD Programme in Stem Cell Biology and Medicine
• Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute 4-year PhD Studentships

What we offer

A four-year PhD Studentship in Science includes support for:

• a generous studentship stipend
• PhD University Composition Fees at the UK/EU student rate*

*We welcome applications from UK/EU and international candidates. The Wellcome Trust provide funding at the UK/EU rate, and the Cambridge Commonwealth, European & International Trust supplement funding for successful international candidates to cover the difference between UK/EU and overseas fees.

We'll also make a contribution towards:

• laboratory rotation expenses in the first year
• research expenses for years two to four
• transferable skills training
• travel costs

Eligibility

You can apply for a studentship on one our Cambridge-Wellcome four-year programmes if you're a graduate or student who ideally has, or expects to obtain, a first-class degree or 2:1, or the equivalent, in a relevant subject.

How to apply

Details of how to apply are outlined on each programme page.

Dates

We are now recruiting for entry in October 2018. The deadline will vary depending on the programme you apply to, see the programme pages for more information.