Applications for the 2024 intake are closed
| Deadline: Tuesday, 5th December 2023 at 23:59. Applications must be complete and include both references by this deadline. |
There will be approx. 14-18 Standard studentships, 8 Targeted studentships and 5 iCase. This is a fully funded programme, so an offer of a place will include full funding of your stipend (currently £18622 for AY 2023-2024) as well as university fees.
For information on programme structure and further details on the different types of studentships (Standard, Targeted and iCase), please click here.
You will need to apply through the University’s Applicant Portal. The course is listed as the BBSRC DTP PhD in Biological Sciences.
In the 'Statement of interest' please state the BBSRC strategic Theme(s) (no more than two) you are interested in. If you are applying for a Targeted and/or iCase project, include the project code and a statement of your interest in each project.
Please note that you don’t need to make a separate application if you would like to apply for different types of studentships (i.e. Standard, Targeted, iCase). Please indicate your choice in the 'Project Title' box:
- If you are interested in being considered for the Standard DTP studentship only, add 'Standard' to the text box.
- If you are interested in being considered for a Targeted and/or iCase project, please insert the project codes in order of preference. You can choose up to 2 projects from the lists available at:
Targeted Projects
iCase Projects - You can apply for a Standard DTP studentship and 2 projects. If you want to do this, please insert 'Standard' and the project codes in order of preference.
Please note:
If you are interested in applying for a Targeted and/or iCase project you must contact the supervisor in advance of submitting your application to discuss the project.
If you are applying for a Standard studentship only there is no need to contact a supervisor in advance of submitting your application.
Applications must be complete and referees must submit their references by the deadline. If your application (including supporting documents) is not submitted by the relevant deadline, it will be withdrawn.
Applications are considered together as a gathered field after the closing date in December. Successful applicants will be notified in January 2024 and invited to attend an online interview in early February.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online interview workshop, which will be held on the 29th January 9:00 -11:00. A link will be sent in due course.
This course is taking part in the University’s Contextual Admissions Pilot, a new selection procedure designed to promote contextualised understanding and to minimise bias. For more information, please see here.
Students initially apply for a BBSRC theme and prior to starting the programme they will select their rotation projects. Candidates will need to specify the BBSRC Research theme(s) (no more than two) in their 'Statement of interest' on the Applicant Portal. In the 'Project title' text box, please add 'Standard'. There is no need to contact a supervisor in advance of submitting your application.
After completing the two rotations, students will be able to select their PhD project. Students will be able to undertake rotations and PhD projects in different Departments and research areas.
Please see the research areas here.
Students applying for a Targeted studentship must select from the list of available projects:
You may select up to two different Targeted projects as part of your application. Please insert the project codes in order of preference in the 'Project title' text box.
If you are applying for two Targeted projects, in the 'Statement of interest' please include the project code and a statement of your interest in each project you are interested in.
You must contact the supervisor(s) in advance of submitting your application to discuss the project.
iCase studentships offer a PhD in a university department with an internship with a known industrial partner connected with the PhD project. There are four iCase studentships available. Students applying for an iCase studentship must select from the list of available projects:
You may select up to two different iCase projects as part of your application. Please insert the project codes in order of preference in the 'Project title' text box.
If you are applying for two iCase projects, in the 'Statement of interest' please include the project code and a statement of your interest in each project you are interested in.
You must contact the supervisor(s) in advance of submitting your application to discuss the project.
International students (EU and non-EU) are eligible for all Research Council-funded postgraduate studentships, and the Cambridge Biosciences DTP will be able to offer a limited number of studentships to international students.
The Cambridge Biosciences DTP will cover the costs of students visas and health surcharge for any international BBSRC DTP students recruited and will also provide funding to cover both fees and a stipend to support living costs.