Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

PhD Studentship: Dissecting malignant cell-intrinsic and -extrinsic drivers of pancreatic cancer metastasis

£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 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.

Please note: while funding is available to cover this position, applicants are also welcome to apply for scholarships they are eligible for during the application process.

Professor Richard Gilbertson and Dr Giulia Biffi wish to recruit a student to work on a collaborative project entitled: “Dissecting malignant cell-intrinsic and -extrinsic drivers of pancreatic cancer metastasis”. The project will be carried out in the Biffi lab with Professor Gilbertson as Principal Supervisor.

You must visit this page for full project details before applying: CRUK CI PhD Studentship: Dissecting malignant cell-intrinsic and -extrinsic drivers of pancreatic cancer metastasis | University of Cambridge

For further information about the lab, including their most recent publications, please visit their website at https://biffilab.wordpress.com.

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

Applicants are expected to have laboratory experience in tissue culture and molecular biology techniques (e.g. RNA/protein analyses). Experience in some of the areas mentioned in the project description (e.g. mouse work, organoids, CRISPR, flow cytometry, computational skills) is highly desirable. Please note that a significant part of the work will be done with mouse models of pancreatic cancer and thus working with laboratory mice throughout the duration of the PhD is an essential requirement.

The successful candidate must be strongly committed to our laboratory’s research and translational goals, as well as to our team’s collaborative and hardworking culture. They should be highly motivated to drive an independent research project, but also be a very collaborative and kind individual. 

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.

Last updated: 12 Sep 2025 15:04:28