Students

PhD & MPhil students 2025

2025 CSCI Postgraduate Student Cohort (MPhil & PhD) 

The Cambridge Stem Cell Institute offers a unique environment for high-level research training in stem cell biology and medicine, offering both Master's and PhD programmes.

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 opportunity 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 CSCI

For prospective Postgraduate students looking to study with us, we offer the following opportunities:

1) PhD in Stem Cell Biology 

Entry in Michaelmas, Lent and Easter terms

PhD projects available for 2026-27 entry are listed here

2) MPhil (Master's) degree in Stem Cell Medicine (taught) 

Entry in Michaelmas Term only

3) MPhil (Master's) degree in Biological Science (Stem Cell Biology) 

Entry in Michaelmas, Lent and Easter terms
What is an MPhil degree?
  • The University of Cambridge does not have a Master’s of Science (MSc) degree, which is often offered in different Universities in the UK or in other countries. Instead, a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is awarded for full-time Master's-level study. This has the same gravitas and is recognised as the same level of degree as the MSc.
  • The Cambridge Stem Cell Institute offers: 
    • MPhil in Stem Cell Medicine, which includes taught elements and hands-on lab experience
    • MPhil in Biological Science(Stem Cell Biology) by thesis, which is lab-based only

A full list of postgraduate courses offered at the University of Cambridge can be found here.

Funding

FUNDING APPLICATIONS FOR 2026-27 ENTRY HAVE NOW CLOSED.

A full list of funding opportunities for the next intake will be updated here when applications go live. 

For details on all funding opportunities at the University of Cambridge, please visit the Postgraduate Admissions funding webpages and Funding FAQs.

Postgraduate Open Day

The University of Cambridge Postgraduate Open Day takes place each Oct/Nov to introduce the opportunities at Cambridge. 

To book a place at the next event, please visit: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/openday

Data Protection

Details on how we use any personal information you provide to us as a potential student can be found here.