PDN Postgraduate projects
Applying for a PhD or MPhil
Important: All applicants must identify and contact a potential supervisor before submitting an application.
You should email potential supervisors to:
- Learn about available research projects
- Confirm whether they are willing to consider your application
You can find supervisors by exploring the research themes below.
We strongly recommend making initial enquiries as early as possible.
Link to 2026-27 Supervisor List(note this link will be updated in September 2026)
Funding Information
The University funding deadline for PDN applications for entry in October 2026, January and April 2027 has now passed
(2 December 2025, 23:59 GMT).
Details for 2027 entry will be available from September 2026.
Funded Opportunities
The application deadlines for all funded studentships listed below have now passed.
Updated opportunities for October 2027 entry will be published in September 2026.
Previous opportunities included:
- Cambridge Biosciences DTP PhD Programme
- MRC Doctoral Training Programme iCASE PhD
- The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research (Loke CTR) PhD studentship opportunities
