Wellcome Sanger Institute PhD Studentships in UK

  •  PhD
  •  01-Nov-2024
  •   United Kingdom
  • $$  £36,000 – £65,000 (annual)

Are you passionate about genomics research and ready to pursue your PhD? The Wellcome Sanger Institute is offering fully funded 4-year PhD studentships for the 2025/26 academic year. This prestigious programme equips students with both experimental and informatics skills, providing the tools needed to make breakthroughs in biological science.

Applicants to the Institute’s 4-year PhD Programme will be awarded a Wellcome Sanger Institute 4-year PhD Studentship if they are successfully accepted onto the Programme (unless they already have their own externally funded studentship award).The University of Cambridge is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Established in 1209, it boasts a rich history of academic excellence and has consistently been ranked among the top universities globally. Cambridge is renowned for its rigorous admissions process, world-class research facilities, and distinguished faculty.

University of Cambridge Information

University of Cambridge Grants

Wellcome Sanger Institute PhD Studentships in UK Established in 1209, University of Cambridge is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Cambridge (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), East of England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Cambridge is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Cambridge 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. This 810 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this UK higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Biological Science at the Wellcome Sanger Institute
  • Must be prospective applicants for the Wellcome Sanger Institute’s 4-year PhD Programme
  • Should possess strong academic merit and an interest in genomic technologies and research
  • Must not already hold an externally funded studentship award
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Applicants must apply through the Wellcome Sanger Institute’s 4-year PhD Programme.

Offered Benefits

  • Full coverage of international fees, maintenance, student visa costs, and immigration health surcharge.
  • Research Scholarship Emolument of £500 per annum for three years.
  • Return ticket from the country of origin to the UK.

Application Process

You need to complete the Wellcome Sanger Institute  on-line application form.

When completing the  on-line application form you will need to:

    • Provide details of your academic qualifications
    • Outline any relevant work experience (max 200 words)
    • Choose 3 Faculty members whose research area interests you (see our  potential supervisors page for information on Faculty members and their research areas)
    • Outline your research interests and indicate how these fit with the research interests of the Sanger Institute (max 200 words)
    • Write a personal statement on your research experience, research interests and career goals, explaining why you wish to pursue postgraduate training at the Sanger Institute (max 400 words)
    • Provide details of two academic referees (one of these can be the supervisor of an industrial or research placement)
    • Upload your University transcript(s) (and GRE scores if available) as a PDF file
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