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University of Cambridge - Cambridge Biosciences DTP, supported by the BBSRC Doctoral Landscape Awards
University of Cambridge Biosciences DTP PhD Studentships 2027 (BBSRC Doctoral Landscape Awards)
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A four-year fully funded PhD programme in biological sciences. Applicants may apply for Targeted and/or iCASE studentships; the programme includes research rotations and an internship, with details depending on the pathway.
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Do I qualify
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- degree High II.i Honours Degree
Preferences and flexible criteria (3)
- international students, including EU and non-EU students
- up to 30% of the cohort
- degree physical science or mathematical background with interest in applying skills to biological questions
- Level of study
- PhD
- Fields of study
- Natural sciences
What's covered Fully funded
- Funding type
- Fully funded
- Funding details
- An offer of a place includes full funding for the stipend (currently £21,805 for the 2026–27 academic year) and payment of the University tuition fees. For international students recruited, the DTP also covers the costs of student visas and health surcharge, and funds both fees and a stipend to support living costs.
- Duration
- 3-4 years
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Host institution
- University of Cambridge
What I need IELTS/TOEFL required
- English requirement
- IELTS/TOEFL required
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How to apply
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- Review the advertised Targeted and/or iCASE projects and select up to two projects for the application. Required
- Check the eligibility guidance, including the University’s international qualification equivalency guidance if your degree is not from the UK. Required Open this official step
- Arrange two academic and/or professional references. References may be submitted after your application, but referees must submit them by the deadline. Required Open this official step
- Complete the online application through the University’s Applicant Portal for the course listed as BBSRC DTP PhD in Biological Sciences. Required
- For each selected project, enter the correct project reference and the project title exactly as it appears in the advertisement, ensuring they match. Required
- Provide a brief, project-specific statement of interest for each selected project, explaining your interest and relevant research experience, skills or coursework. Required
- Complete the short written responses about PhD motivation, problem-solving, independent work, recent research developments, the research process and relevant technical skills. Required
- Optionally provide additional contextual information about your undergraduate study using the contextual form. Optional Open this official step
- Review and submit the application by the deadline, and ensure the application and required supporting documents, including references, are complete by that deadline. Required
- Deadline
- 8 December 2026
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Applicants can select up to two projects across the Targeted and/or iCASE pathways. Interviews are conducted online.
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