Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

PhD Studentship: Development and application of computational tools for the early detection and deconstruction of chromosomal instability in cancer

£33,000 ~ £64,000 (annual)
Fees (Home) , Fees (International) , Maintenance , Student visa cost , Student immigration health surcharge
Course length
Prospective applicant
PhD
Full Time, Part Time
17 Oct 2025
2026/27

About

This PhD studentship supports a four-year studentship is funded by Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute and includes full funding for University fees and an index-linked stipend starting at £22,500 for four years.

Professor Florian Markowetz wishes to recruit a student to work on the project entitled: “Development and application of computational tools for the early detection and deconstruction of chromosomal instability in cancer”

You must visit this page for full project details before applying: CRUK CI PhD Studentship: Development and application of computational tools for the early detection and deconstruction of chromosomal instability in cancer. | University of Cambridge

For further information about the research group, including their most recent publications, please visit Markowetz group website at https://www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/research-groups/markowetz-group/

If you are interested in finding out more about our ground-breaking scientific research, please visit our website at https://www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/

To be eligible for consideration for this funding, please apply via the University Applicant Portal.

For further information about the course and to access the Applicant Portal, visit: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/cvcrpdmsc

You should select to commence study in October 2026.

Award details

£33,000 ~ £64,000 (annual)
Course length
Fees (Home) Fees (International) Maintenance Student visa cost Student immigration health surcharge
1
2026/27
Yes

Applications can be considered for a funding extension subject to approval by the University of an extension to study.

Academic merit

Eligibility

Prospective applicant
PhD
Full Time Part Time
Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
Department / School
PhD in Medical Science (CRUK CI)
Course

Application Process

No

Key dates

17 Oct 2025

Interviews are expected to take place in the week beginning 5th January 2026, with results expected to be available by the end of January 2026.