The Department offers excellent facilities for post-graduate research leading to a PhD. Details of the broad range of the research within the department can be accessed from the Research page. Informal enquiries are welcome at any time - Please contact the individual supervisor.

The Department receives studentships from Research Councils and other funding bodies and these will be advertised when available (See also FindaPhD) These studentships are available to UK students and EU students who have been resident in the UK for more than 3 years. Students with their own source of funding may apply to any supervisor at any time from the list of available projects.

The University of Leicester has a number of research scholarships, as well as a limited number of open scholarships for international students.

Research Scholarships available NOW:

Fully funded PhD Studentship available with Professor Emma Raven (Chemistry) and Professor John Schwabe (Biochemistry)

College of Medicine, Biological Sciences & Psychology & BBSRC Funded Studentships (places available until filled)

The following projects are available from October 2010. 

1.  Professor A M Fry (Dr G D Jones) Ref: MBSP/10/01 (Host:Biochemistry)

Project Description: Validating the Nek11 kinase as a novel target for cancer treatment

2.  Dr S Macip (Professor M Dyer)Ref: MBSP/10/02 (Host: Biochemistry)

Project Description: Exploring the therapeutic potential of the P53 pathway in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia 

3.  Dr S Cowley  (Professor J Schwabe) Ref: BBSRC/10/05(Host: Biochemistry)

Project Description: Deciphering HDAC1 function in vivo: A structural approach

4.  Dr M Pfuhl  (Dr N Chong) Ref: MBSP/10/05 (Host: Biochemistry)

Project Description: MS1-a two faced general regulator of proliferation and differentiation 

5.  S Wagner (Professor J Schwabe) Ref: MBSP/10/03 (Host: Cancer Studies & Mol Med)

Project Description: Mechanisms of action of small molecule BCL6 antagonists: linking structure to function

6.  N Royle (Dr S Shackleton) Ref: MBSP/10/06 (Host: Genetics)

Project Description: Investigation of the relationship between the nuclear lamina and telomeres and their roles in cell differentiation, senescence and ageing

7*.  Dr G Mukamolova (Professor M D Carr) Ref: BBSRC/10/04 (Host: III's)

* ELIGIBILIY CRITERIA APPLIES TO BBSRC STUDENTSHIPS -  MORE INFO AT : Studentship_eligibility.pdf

Project Description: Mycobacterial resuscitation-promoting factors (Rpfs): roles and mechanisms in infected macrophages

8*.  Dr E Galyov (Dr H O'Hare) Ref: BBSRC/10/03 (Host: III's)

* ELIGIBILIY CRITERIA APPLIES TO BBSRC STUDENTSHIPS -  MORE INFO AT : Studentship_eligibility.pdf

Project Description: Ser/Thr protein kinases of Burkholderia pseudomallei

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must hold, or expect to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class 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.

A seperate application must be submitted for each studentship and must clearly indicate which studentship is the subject of the application, specifying the unique Studentship Ref number, Project Title, Supervisor and Host Department

In addition to copies of academic certificates and course transcripts, each application must be accompanied by:

 (i) a covering letter explaining the reasons for applying for the particular project/studentship

(ii) a detailed Curriculum Vitae of the applicant

(iii) two confidential references from people who can comment on the applicant's academic ability, each in a sealed and signed envelope

Applications can be submitted online or by post, following the instructions at http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/gradschool/prospective/apply