PhD Research Studentships

Applications are invited for funded studentships to support full-time PhD research study within departments of the College of Medicine, Biological Sciences & Psychology.
Listed below are all studentships that are currently available, commencing October 2013 or before.
Further studentships will be added as they become available.

 

Application process

Applications for all studentships can be submitted online, following the instructions at http://www2.le.ac.uk/study/research/how-to-apply/apply/online

Separate applications must be submitted for different studentships, and each must clearly indicate which studentship is the subject of the application and specify the Studentship Number (if assigned), Project Title, Supervisor and host Department.
In all applications you must complete the section about Financial Support. If you are applying for one of the funded studentships described below (eg, MIBTP, MRC, etc) enter those details.
In addition to copies of academic certificates and course transcripts, each application must be accompanied by
(i) a Personal Statement (http://www2.le.ac.uk/study/research/how-to-apply/personal-statement) explaining your reasons for applying for the particular project/studentship
(ii) a detailed Curriculum Vitae
(iii) contact details (email) of two people from whom we can  request confidential comment on your academic ability.

Academic requirements:  all applicants must hold, or expect to obtain, a 1st or 2.i Honours degree in a relevant subject from a UK University, or the equivalent.  Applicants whose first language is not English must have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5 minimum, or equivalent, or hold a degree wholly taught in English.
Eligibility: Some awards are restricted to UK/EU nationals or permanent UK residents only; see details below.
Closing Dates:  Unless a closing date is indicated, all studentships are available “until filled”.

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Midlands Integrative Bioscience Training Partnership
Funded PhD Opportunities

Application Deadline: January 31, 2013
Number of Studentships available: 30 (15 BBSRC and 15 University awards, across 3 Universities)
Stipend: £ 13,590 per annum (plus £600 travel allowance in year 1, and a MacBook Pro)
Duration of Studentship: 4 years (subject to satisfactory progress)

The Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership (MIBTP) is a BBSRC-funded doctoral training partnership between the Universities of Warwick, Birmingham and Leicester. It delivers innovative, world-class research training across the Life Sciences to boost the growing UK Bioeconomy in the areas of:
• Food Science
1. Crop Science: from Systems Biology to Agronomy
2. Farm Animal Health; Epidemiology, and Microbiological Systems

 

• Industrial Biotechnology
1. Bioprocessing
2. Metabolic Engineering
• Interdisciplinary Bioscience (Systems approaches, new technology platforms, etc)
1. Gene expression
2. Clock systems
3. Molecular mechanisms (of cellular processes)
4. Neuroscience

 

At Leicester PhD projects are available that are supervised by staff of the Departments of:
Biochemistry
Biology
Cell Physiology & Pharmacology
Infection, Immunity & Inflammation
Genetics
MRC Toxicology Unit

You can download the list of Leicester MIBTP projects HERE (this list will be updated regularly),
and see all MIBTP projects at http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/mibtp/pgstudy/phd_opportunities/

Training:
All students recruited to the MIBTP will join the training programme which operates during year one. Students undertake an initial10 weeks of training in the methods of modern integrative bioscience, followed by two 12-week mini-research projects, and one 12-week professional placement. Our PhD training aims to produce mature, research-skilled graduates primed to succeed in their careers.

Eligibility:
BBSRC awards (15) are ONLY available to applicants eligible to pay the UK/EU Tuition fee and who satisfy UK residency requirements; i.e. UK nationals, EU nationals who have been resident in the UK for three years immediately before the award, or other nationals who have been granted “permanent leave to remain” status in the UK.  EU nationals who are not resident in the UK are eligible for a Fees-only award (i.e. no stipend).
University awards (15) are available to UK and EU nationals who are eligible to pay the UK/EU Tuition fee, even if they are not resident in the UK at the time of application.
Applicants whose first language is not English must have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5 minimum, or equivalent, or hold a degree wholly taught in English.
Nationals of other countries who do not have permanent UK residency status are NOT eligible

Applications:
Students from a wide diversity of academic backgrounds are invited to apply; MIBTP welcomes those with creative drive in both theoretical (maths, engineering, physics or computer science) and experimental (biology, biomedicine, chemistry, or biotechnology) research.  You are encouraged to indicate a preference for particular universities and projects at the time of application so that we ensure recruitment into all topic areas, but final project choice is not essential at this time. PhD projects need not be finalized until training is completed and you have had the chance to experience different research environments.
 
Applications to join the MIBTP programme and register through the University of Leicester should be made by completing the Leicester online application form at (http://www2.le.ac.uk/study/research/how-to-apply/apply/online). 
Please be sure to indicate the Leicester supervisor and project of interest and enter 'MIBTP' in the Funding details section of the application.
Applicants MUST ALSO complete the online MIBTP Notification Form at http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/mibtp/pgstudy/phd_opportunities/application/submission/

APPLICATIONS FOR THE MIBTP STUDENTSHIPS ARE NOW CLOSED

Additional information is available on the MIBTP main web site at http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/mibtp/pgstudy/phd_opportunities/

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MRC PhD Research Studentships in Cancer, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disease Science

Four PhD studentships, provided by a Doctoral Training Grant from the Medical Research Council, are available to support the projects listed below which will address the molecular causes of disease with the aim of identifying new therapeutic targets for subsequent pre-clinical and clinical development. Students will receive training in translational research and the application of fundamental research to clinical problems.
The studentships are tenable for three years six months, in the first instance, and will pay full-time University UK/EU Tuition fees and a tax-free stipend to the student starting at £13,726pa; there is also a £5000 pa research support grant which includes a £300pa Conference/Travel Allowance for the student.
Eligibility: These awards are ONLY available to applicants eligible to pay the UK/EU Tuition fee and who satisfy UK residency requirements of the MRC as detailed at http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Fundingopportunities/Applicanthandbook/Studentships/Eligibility/index.htm

1. MRC PhD Studentship in Cancer Research
Studentship Code: MRC 2013-01

EITHER

For further information click HERE (1)
OR 

For further information click HERE (2)

Duration:    3.5 years, commencing October 2013
Application Closing Date:  22nd February, 2013
Want to apply for this studentship? http://www2.le.ac.uk/study/research/how-to-apply

APPLICATIONS FOR THE PHD STUDENTSHIP IN CANCER RESEARCH ARE NOW CLOSED

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2. MRC-NIHR PhD Studentship in Respiratory Disease Research
Studentship Code: MRC 2013-02

Closing Date:   Open until filled
For further information click  HERE (3)
Want to apply for this studentship? http://www2.le.ac.uk/study/research/how-to-apply

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3. MRC-NIHR PhD Studentship in Respiratory Disease Research
Studentship Code: MRC 2013-04

Closing Date:   Open until filled
For further information click HERE (5)
Want to apply for this studentship? http://www2.le.ac.uk/study/research/how-to-apply

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS STUDENTSHIP ARE NOW CLOSED

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4. MRC PhD Studentship in Cardiovascular Disease Research
Studentship Code: MRC 2013-03

Closing Date:  Open until filled

For further information click  HERE (4)
Want to apply for this studentship? http://www2.le.ac.uk/study/research/how-to-apply

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NIHR-Biomedical Research Unit PhD Studentship in Respiratory Disease

One PhD studentship, wholly funded by the NIHR-Biomedical Research Unit in Respiratory Disease at Glenfield Hospital are available for the project described below.
The studentship is tenable for 3 years, in the first instance, and will pay full-time University UK/EU Tuition fees and a tax-free stipend to the student starting at £13,726pa (to be confirmed); there is also a £5000pa research grant which includes a £300pa Conference/Travel Allowance for the student.
Eligibility: These awards are ONLY available to applicants eligible to pay the UK/EU Tuition fee.

Closing Date:   Open until filled
For further information click HERE (12)
Want to apply for this studentship? http://www2.le.ac.uk/study/research/how-to-apply

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Two MRC Toxicology Unit PhD Studentships

Two PhD studentships provided by the Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit, based at the University of Leicester, are available to support the projects listed below.
The studentships are tenable for four years and will pay full-time University UK/EU Tuition fees and a tax-free stipend to the student starting at £15,000pa.
Eligibility: These awards are ONLY available to applicants who satisfy the MRC eligibility requirements as detailed at; http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Fundingopportunities/Applicanthandbook/Studentships/Eligibility/index.htm 

Closing Date:   Open until filled
For information click HERE (6)  

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS STUDENTSHIP ARE NOW CLOSED

Closing Date:   Open until filled
For information click HERE (7)

TO APPLY for these MRC Toxicology Unit PhD studentships please see web site http://www.mrctox.le.ac.uk/home/studentships/ and complete the MRC Application Form.

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MRC Industrial CASE PhD Studentship

One four year Industrial CASE PhD studentship is available in the Department of Biochemistry for a research project in collaboration with MRC Technology, Centre for Therapeutics Discovery at Mill Hill, London.
The student will receive the standard MRC PhD Stipend (£13,726pa during 2012/13) with a £2,500pa supplement from the collaborating institution. During tenure of the award the student will be expected to spend time working at the MRC-T Centre, for which an additional £6,500 supplement is available to offset accommodation and travel costs.
Eligibility: This awards is ONLY available to applicants who satisfy the MRC eligibility requirements as detailed at;  http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Fundingopportunities/Applicanthandbook/Studentships/Eligibility/index.htm

Closing Date:   22nd February, 2013
For information click HERE (8)
Want to apply for this studentship? http://www2.le.ac.uk/study/research/how-to-apply

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PhD Studentship in Genome Science Research

The Department of Genetics in collaboration with the Department of Geography is pleased to offer a funded PhD studentship for October 2013 entry. The studentship is funded by the College of Medicine, Biological Sciences & Psychology, and the College of Science & Engineering of the University of Leicester.  It will pay an annual tax-free stipend worth £13,726 and University Tuition Fees at the UK EH full-time rate (£3,900pa). There is also a Research Training Development Fund of £3,000 per year.

Closing Date:  Open until filled
For information click HERE (9)
Want to apply for this studentship? http://www2.le.ac.uk/study/research/how-to-apply

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PhD Studentship in Diabetes & Metabolic Medicine

A PhD Studentship, funded by the College of Medicine, Biological Sciences & Psychology,  is available to support a project on Diabetes research as detailed below. It will pay an annual tax-free stipend worth £13,726 and University Tuition Fees at the UK/EU full-time registration rate (£3,900pa). There is also a Research Training Development Fund of £5,000 per year which includes a travel allowance for the student.

Closing Date: Open until filled
For information click HERE (10)
Want to apply for this studentship? http://www2.le.ac.uk/study/research/how-to-apply

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS STUDENTSHIP ARE NOW CLOSED

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PhD Studentship in Cardiovascular Sciences

A three-year PhD Studentship, funded by the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, is available to support a project as detailed below. It will pay an annual tax-free stipend worth £13,726pa and University Tuition Fees at the UK/EU full-time registration rate (£3,900pa). There is also a Research Training Development Fund of £5,000 per year to support the research costs, and a £300pa travel allowance for the student.

Closing Date: Open until filled
For information click HERE (11)
Want to apply for this studentship? http://www2.le.ac.uk/study/research/how-to-apply

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS STUDENTSHIP ARE NOW CLOSED

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PhD Studentship in Genetic Epidemiology

A three-year PhD Studentship, funded by the Department of Health Sciences, is available to support a project as detailed below. It will pay an annual tax-free stipend worth £13,726pa and University Tuition Fees at the UK/EU full-time registration rate (£3,900pa). There is also a Research Training Development Fund of £3,000 per year to support the research costs, which includes a £300pa travel allowance for the student.

Closing Date: Open until filled
For information click HERE (12)
Want to apply for this studentship? http://www2.le.ac.uk/study/research/how-to-apply

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The University of Leicester is one of the UK's leading universities, committed to international excellence through the creation of world changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching. It is consistently in the top 20 of all national tables and is ranked in the top 100 (top 1%) of world universities by the QS World University Rankings measured by research citations.
 In 2008/2009 we were named the Times Higher Education's University of the Year, with the judges describing us as "elite without being elitist", and we are the only UK University to have won 6 consecutive THE awards 2006 to 2012.
The publication of the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in December 2008 confirmed the University of Leicester’s position as a leading research university well placed to offer degree opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines and allow our students to benefit from working with staff at the cutting edge of their disciplines. The knowledge, expertise and sense of innovation and discovery evident in our departments create an excellent environment in which to undertake study at doctoral level.