2022 CSCI Postgraduate Student Cohort
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.
Information for prospective students joining the School of Clinical Medicine can be found at https://pgstdnt.medschl.cam.ac.uk/
Current Postgraduate Opportunities at the CSCI
For prospective Postgraduate students looking to study with us, we offer the following opportunities:
Funded Programmes
Fully funded 4 year (MRes + PhD) Wellcome studentship Programme (starting Oct 2023)
- Full course details at https://www.stemcells.cam.ac.uk/join-us/students/mres-phd-stem-cell-biology-medicine
- Application closes: 6th January 2023
- How to Apply & Eligibility: 'Wellcome MRes + PhD in Stem Cell Biology' - https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/blscpdscb/apply
2x fully-funded 3.5 year AstraZeneca funded non-clinical PhD studentship Programmes (starting Oct 2023)
'Functional interplay between PARP1 inhibition and microenvironment in glioblastoma' - PhD Studentship with Dr Harry Bulstrode
- Full project details at https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/38093/
- Application Closes: 31st January 2023.
- How to Apply & Eligibility: Please submit an application to the 'PhD in Stem Cell Biology' at https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/blscpdscp/apply
- NOTE: Applicants must specify Dr Bulstrode in the 'preferred supervisor' section of the application form, to be considered for this.
Developing molecular classifier and novel treatment approaches for childhood onset Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - PhD Studentship with Dr Matthias Zilbauer
- Full project details at https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/38395/
- Application Closes: 31st January 2023.
- How to Apply & Eligibility: Please submit an application to the 'PhD in Stem Cell Biology' at https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/blscpdscp/apply
- NOTE: Applicants must specify Dr Zilbauer in the 'preferred supervisor' section of the application form, to be considered for this.
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.
Funding
For details on funding opporunities other than our funded Programmes listed above, please visit the Postgraduate Admissions funding webpages and Funding FAQs.
Postgraduate Open Day
The Postgraduate Open Day takes place each November.
To book a place at our next event on Wednesday 2nd November 2022, please visit https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/openday.
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.
