MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit

UKRI MRC Studentship

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Fees (Home) , Fees (International) , Maintenance , Other (see below)
Course length
Prospective applicant
PhD
Full Time, Part Time
Same as funding deadline for the course
February - March
2024/25

About

Each year, the MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit awards a limited number of UKRI/MRC studentships on a competitive basis to eligible students. The studentship pays for Cambridge University and College fees and each student receives a stipend of £21,122 per annum. This stipend consists of the basic £18,622 per annum provided by the UKRI/MRC, plus an additional payment of £2,500 per annum from the Unit's funds. The PhD studentships are awarded for three years of study and payment of the stipend can be extended to four years maximum, subject to satisfactory progress.

Eligibility:

Students who either are UK nationals or have established UK residency are eligible for the award of a full UKRI/MRC studentship.

Overseas (including EU) students can be considered for a limited number of UKRI/MRC International Bursaries.

Award details

Course length
Fees (Home) Fees (International) Maintenance Other (see below)

Laboratory consumables and conference attendance (£300 per year).

6 (approximately)
2024/25
Yes

The award can be extended to four years maximum, subject to satisfactory progress.

Academic merit

Reasonable responsibilities within the laboratory and compliance with University and departmental terms and conditions.

Eligibility

Prospective applicant
PhD
Full Time Part Time
MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit
Department / School

The full list of Research Areas is:

  • Mitochondrial Cell Biology
  • Mitochondrial Complex I
  • Mitochondrial Dysfunction
  • Mitochondrial Genetics
  • Mitochondrial Neurodegeneration
  • Mitochondrial Transport Processes

Application Process

No

Key dates

Same as funding deadline for the course
February - March
Last updated: 01 Sep 2023 09:53:18