£31,361 ~ £57,149 (annual)
Fees (Home) , Fees (International) , Maintenance , Student visa cost , Student immigration health surcharge , Other (see below)
4.0 Years (Fixed Length)
Prospective applicant
PhD
Full Time
Same as funding deadline for the course
January - March
2023/24

About

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology is world-class research institute dedicated to understanding important biological processes at the level of atoms, molecules, cells and organisms, with focus on difficult, long-term research problems.

Founded by Max Perutz with the support of the Medical Research Council in 1947, the LMB is one of the birth places of Molecular Biology. Work by LMB scientists has been awarded 12 Nobel Prizes has made revolutionary contributions to science, pioneering many techniques including: DNA sequencing, the development of monoclonal antibodies, and 3D structure determination.

The LMB International PhD programme offers 4-year competitive studentships, fully funded by the Medical Research Council to eligible successful applicants, to engage in full time research. The LMB provides a collaborative and resource-sharing environment with state of the art facilities. We are the heart of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Award details

£31,361 ~ £57,149 (annual)
4.0 Years (Fixed Length)
Fees (Home) Fees (International) Maintenance Student visa cost Student immigration health surcharge Other (see below)

A fraction of the awards are available to international applicants subject to international fees.

A conference travel allowance (up to £2000) is available as part of the award.

17 (approximately)
2023/24
No
Academic merit Other (see below)

Potential as a researcher and suitability for the research project.

Full time postgraduate research leading to a PhD.

No

Eligibility

Prospective applicant
PhD
Full Time
Home Overseas
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
Department / School
PhD in Biological Science (MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology)
Course

Application Process

No
No

Key dates

Same as funding deadline for the course
January - March