The Cambridge Stem Cell Institute offers a unique environment for high-level research training in stem cell biology and medicine. 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. All first year Postgraduate students in the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute have the opportnity to 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.
Prospective students can take a Virtual Tour around the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre (JCBC) here.
Information for prospective students joining the School of Clinical Medicine can be found at https://pgstdnt.medschl.cam.ac.uk/
Current Postgraduate Opportunities within the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute
For prospective Postgraduate students looking to study with us, we offer the following opportunities:
Funded Programmes:
- Wellcome Four-Year (MRes + PhD) Programme in Stem Cell Biology and Medicine - Application closed 6 January 2022
- MS Society Cambridge Centre for Myelin Repair Four-Year (MRes + PhD) Programme - Application closed 6 January 2022
- MRC DTP iCASE Programme - a full list of available projects can be found at https://mrcdtp.medschl.cam.ac.uk/prospective-students/icase-projects/ The following CSCI Supervisors are offering projects for October 2022 entry: Dr Kevin Chalut, Dr Fotios Sampaziotis, Professor Ludovic Vallier
Self-funded Postgraduate Study:
- MPhil in Biological Science (Stem Cell Biology) (entry in Michaelmas, Lent and Easter terms).
- PhD in Stem Cell Biology (entry in Michaelmas, Lent and Easter terms).
A full list of postgraduate courses offered at The University of Cambridge can be found here.
Scholarships
- Alexander Crummell Postgraduate Scholarships 2022 - for Students with Black or Black-Mixed Ethnicity. Visit https://www.postgradschl.lifesci.cam.ac.uk/funding/alexander-crummell-scholarships-2022-phd-and-mphil for full details or view the posters below.
- Alexander Crummell PhD Scholarship - poster
- Alexander Crummell MPhil Scholarship - poster
Postgraduate Open Day
The Postgraduate Open Day takes place each November (2022 date TBC). Further details can be found 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 postgraduate 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.