GSK-BBSRC Studentships for UK and EU Students at Kings College London


Studying abroad is always an adventure filled with financial challenges. If you want to remove your financial barriers, apply for the GSK-BBSRC Studentships at Kings College London.

The motive of the bursary is to support UK and EU students commencing in the doctoral degree programme at the university.

King's College London Information

King's College London Grants

GSK-BBSRC Studentships for UK and EU Students at Kings College London Established in 1829, King's College London is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of London (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, King's College London (KCL) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. King's College London (KCL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: UK and EU
  • Eligible Course or Subjects: PhD degree in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, enzymology, organic/pharmaceutical chemistry
  • Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (ranging from informal 1:1 discussion to formal presentations).
  • Experience in analytical chemistry (HPLC, GC).
  • Experience in analysing genomics data or any other high-dimensional datasets.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Awareness of the values of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Offered Benefits

Students will receive a stipend equivalent to at least the current BBSRC rate; for the academic year 2021/22, this rate is £17,285 per year (including London allowance).

Application Process

  • How to Apply: Applicants must have to take admission in the PhD degree programme at the university. Send your electronic application as a single PDF file directly to [email protected]
  • Supporting Documents: Aspirants must have to submit the following:
  • A CV, including full details of all University course grades to date.
  • Contact details for two academic or professional referees (at least one academic).
  • A personal statement (1000 words maximum) outlining (i) your suitability for the project, (ii) what you hope to achieve from the PhD and (iii) your research experience to date.
  • Admission Requirements: Applicants must have minimum of 2:1 in the first degree and/or Master’s degree in Molecular biology/Chemistry/Biochemistry/Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical chemistry.
  • Language Requirement: If your first language is not English you must be able to provide recent evidence that your spoken and written command of the English language is adequate for the programmes for which you have applied.
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