The Cambridge Stem Cell Institute offers a unique environment for high-level research training in stem cell biology. The University of Cambridge is exceptional in the depth and diversity of its research in this field, and has a dynamic and interactive research community, ranked amongst the foremost in the world. PhD students in the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute undertake our stem cell biology discussion course, which enables students to take advantage of the strength and breadth of stem cell research available in Cambridge, plus the added benefits that the unique culture of College life and membership of the University of Cambridge provide.
Current Postgraduate Opportunities
We offer the following Postgraduate Programmes:
- Wellcome Four-Year (MRes + PhD) Programme in Stem Cell Biology and Medicine - applications for 2021 now open (closing date 7th Jan 2021)
- MRC Four-Year (MRes + PhD) Programme in Physical Biology of Stem Cells - applications for 2021 now open (closing date 7th Jan 2021)
- PhD+MRes with Multiple Sclerosis Society Cambridge Centre for Myelin Repair Studentship (closing date 7th Jan 2021)
- MPhil in Biological Science (Stem Cell Biology) - applications now open
- PhD in Stem Cell Biology - applications now open
- MPhil in Medical Science (Haematology) - applications now open
- PhD in Haematology - applications now open
Virtual Tour
You can take a virtual tour around the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre here.
Postgraduate Open Day
The Cambridge Stem Cell Institute participates in the annual University of Cambridge Postgraduate Open Day held each November. The next open day will be held in Nov 2020.
For more information and to register your interest, please see here.
Self-funded Students
If you have your own funding to pay for your studies, or you have a preferred supervisor in mind, please contact potential supervisors directly. A full list of research groups at the Stem Cell Institute (including contact details) can be found here.
General PhD Enquiries
For general enquiries, please contact our postgraduate administrator: PhD@stemcells.cam.ac.uk
Data Protection
Details on how we use any personal information you provide to us as a potential student can be found here.