PhD in Physiology, Development and Neuroscience
MPhil in Biological Science (Physiology, Development and Neuroscience)
Step-by-step guide on how to apply |
MPhil in Basic and Translational Neuroscience (Additional Information)
MPhil in Biological Sciences by advanced study
To apply for October 2024 entry, please see:
Biomolecular Science
Cell Science
Developmental Biology
Reproduction and Embryogenesis
Link to course information and other pathways
PLEASE NOTE - There is a single round of admissions each year for the following listed programmes. Deadlines will be published on their webpages.
The Alexander Crummell fully funded Scholarships for PhD students and MPhil students are aimed at home (UK fee rate) students with Black or Black-Mixed ethnicity, applying for a degree in a science-based subject at the University of Cambridge starting in October 2024. Further information is at:
- AC PhD studentship(s): https://www.postgradschl.lifesci.cam.ac.uk/funding/alexander-crummell-phd-scholarships
- AC MPhil studentships: https://www.postgradschl.lifesci.cam.ac.uk/funding/alexander-crummell-mphil-scholarships
The application deadline is 5 December 2023 (if applying for the Cambridge Biosciences DTP 4-year PhD programme); or 4 January 2024 if applying direct to our department (PDN).
Enquiries can be directed to: sbspgoffice@admin.cam.ac.uk
Cambridge MRC Doctoral Training Programme iCASE PhD Studentships
Obesity: exploiting dog genetics to identify novel mechanisms regulating energy homeostasis
Supervisor: Dr Eleanor Raffan (email: er311@cam.ac.uk)
Programme website: Cambridge MRC Doctoral Training Programme iCASE PhD Studentships
Project details: iCASE Projects 2024 (cam.ac.uk)
Eligibility and how to apply: https://mrcdtp.medschl.cam.ac.uk/prospective-students/how-to-apply/
Closing date: The final deadline/closing date for applications is 12:00 pm (noon) GMT, Tuesday 5th December 2023. All supporting documentation including references must be submitted by this date.
Cambridge Biosciences DTP PhD Programme – closing date Tuesday, 5th December 2023 at 23:59. Applications must be complete and include both references by this deadline. How to apply
Targeted Projects:
GABAergic inhibitory control of visual learning and attention in mouse models of schizophrenia Project Reference: TRG-PDN-JP
Supervisor: Dr Jasper Poort (jp816@cam.ac.uk)
Website: https://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/svl
Research area: Neuroscience
BBSRC DTP main strategic theme: Understanding the rules of life
BBSRC DTP secondary strategic theme: Transformative technologies, Bioscience for an integrated understanding of health
Profiling the fates and journeys of innate immune cells after infection in vivo
Project Code: TRG-PDN-MS
Supervisor: Dr Milka Sarris (ms543@cam.ac.uk)
Website: https://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/directory/milka-sarris
Research area: Innate Immunity, Cell Migration and Development, In Vivo Imaging
BBSRC DTP main strategic theme: Understanding the rules of life
BBSRC DTP secondary strategic theme: Bioscience for an integrated understanding of health
Centre for Trophoblast Research – closing date 16 November 2023
Wellcome Trust/MRC 4 year International PhD Programme in Stem Cell Biology – closing date 3 January 2024
Cambridge 4 year British Heart Foundation Programme in Cardiovascular Research
Applicants to the MPhil in Basic and Translational Neuroscience course based in the School of Biological Sciences (SBS), who have received a conditional offer of admission to start in October 2024, are eligible to apply for an SBS Master’s Bursary Award in support of their studies here at Cambridge, subject to the eligibility criteria listed on this webpage.