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University of Cambridge PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 76 University of Cambridge PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Cambridge is one of the best universities in the world for postgraduate education. With a global outlook and reach, our mission is to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence. Consistently ranked among the top 5 universities worldwide, the University of Cambridge offers a world-leading postgraduate education. With a global outlook and reach, our mission is to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence. It is this passion and enthusiasm for study and research that we look for in those seeking postgraduate study at Cambridge. For over 800 years, the University of Cambridge has driven world-changing discoveries, from Newton and Hawking to modern gene therapy, Raspberry Pi, and multilingualism research. Postgraduate students benefit from an innovative, globally minded research environment with strong industry connections and academic excellence.

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PhD Opportunities in the Cambridge Institute of Medical Research, University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge
Cambridge Institute for Medical Research
Funding Application deadline. 23:59pm (midnight) UK time on Tuesday 8th December 2026. Connecting the fine details of how cells work with the big picture of human disease is the fastest route to both scientific breakthroughs and therapeutic advances. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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Wellcome Sanger Institute Four-Year PhD Studentships

University of Cambridge
Graduate School of Life Sciences
The Wellcome Sanger Institute is a world leader in genomics research. Our Faculty apply and explore genomic technologies at scale to advance understanding of biology and improve health. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  4 Year PhD Programme
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Exploring functional effects of dysregulated microRNA-mediated cellular pathways in malignant germ cell tumours – Dr Matthew Murray

University of Cambridge
Department of Pathology
Dr Matthew Murray. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Murray
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Turning the Malaria Parasite’s Protein Degradation Machinery Against It -Professor Katerina Artavanis-Tsakonas, co-supervised with Laura Itzhaki (Department of Pharmacology)

University of Cambridge
Department of Pathology
Professor Katerina Artavanis-Tsakonas. Can we turn the malaria parasite’s own protein-degradation machinery against it?. Malaria remains one of the world’s most important infectious diseases, and the continuing emergence of drug resistance creates an urgent need for new interventions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Artavanis-Tsakonas
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Investigating mechanisms of cell-to-cell spread of persistent viruses – Professor Colin Crump

University of Cambridge
Department of Pathology
Professor Colin Crump. Herpesviruses and polyomaviruses are examples of highly successful viruses that can establish life-long infections with periodic shedding of infectious virus enabling transmission to new host. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Crump
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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BioSCaPe PhD programme

University of Cambridge
Bioscience South Cambridge doctoral training Partnership (BioSCaPe) is a transformative PhD programme designed to create the bioscience leaders of tomorrow. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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Comparative innate immune sensing of zoonotic viruses – Professor Brian Ferguson

University of Cambridge
Department of Pathology
The Department of Pathology has an excellent reputation in pure biological and biomedical research and is offering fully funded* studentships from October 2027 to work with one of the Research Group Leaders in this large and vibrant Department. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Ferguson
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Exploiting Mitochondrial Genome Editing to Study Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy

University of Cambridge
Cambridge Institute for Medical Research
Background. Mutations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) are the most common cause of inherited mitochondrial disease and are increasingly implicated in common age-related conditions including neurodegeneration. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Minczuk
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Targeting Immune Cell Trafficking to Treat Neurological Disorders

University of Cambridge
Department of Clinical Neurosciences
PhD Only. Summary. Inflammatory peripheral neuropathies occur when the immune system attacks peripheral nerves, causing weakness, numbness, pain and impaired mobility. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Jones
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Tissue damage, regeneration and stem cell perturbation by parasitic worms

University of Cambridge
Cambridge Stem Cell Institute
Group Leader. Dr Maria Duque Correa (Duque Correa Group). Research Summary. The Duque-Correa Group's research includes infectious diseases, host-pathogen interaction and immunology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MA Duque-Correa
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Modelling progression risks in Barrett’s oesophagus (Richard Elphick Studentship)

University of Cambridge
Department of Oncology
The University of Cambridge Department of Oncology is pleased to advertise the Richard Elphick Studentship, a fully funded PhD studentship at Trinity College, established by friends and family in memory of Richard. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof RF Fitzgerald, Prof NP Pashayan
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Developing Precise Mitochondrial DNA Base Editors For Genome Therapy

University of Cambridge
MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit
Background. Mutations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) are the most common cause of inherited mitochondrial disease and are increasingly implicated in common age-related conditions including neurodegeneration. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Minczuk
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Designing Immunity from First Principles: AI Protein Design and Structural Biology to Build Synthetic Plant Immune Receptors. Fully Funded 4-Year

University of Cambridge
Department of Plant Sciences
Build a plant immune receptor that has never existed in nature. This fully funded four-year Gatsby Sainsbury PhD at Durham combines generative AI protein design, structural biology and plant immunity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Bentham, Prof M Knight
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Engineering Synthetic Gene Clusters and Genetic Syntax for Crop Protection

University of Cambridge
Department of Plant Sciences
Plants have evolved a complex arsenal of mechanical and chemical defences to deter or harm herbivores and insect pests. These adaptations ensure survival by making the plant unpalatable, physically impenetrable, toxic, or difficult to digest. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr NJP Patron, Dr B Lichman
 13 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Prestigious Sainsbury PhD Studentships in plant sciences

University of Cambridge
Enhanced four-year Sainsbury PhD Studentships, starting in October 2027, will again be awarded by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Opportunities
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