GW4 BioMed MRC Doctoral Training: 18 PhD studentships 922 views

The GW4 Biomed MRC DTP is offering up to 18 studentships with an October 2019 start date in the field of infection, immunity and repair; neuroscience and mental health; and population health. Applications are welcome from non-medical backgrounds and can fund additional training to assist discipline conversion.

Duration: 3.5 years full time or up to 7 years part-time

Available Projects for 2019 (School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences):

• Characterising the interaction of coagulation and innate immunity in people being treated for bleeding disorder haemophilia A
• A biosensor for the rapid detection of antibiotic resistant tuberculosis in nomadic African populations

Requirements:

• Applicants for a studentship must have obtained, or be about to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree, or the equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK, in an appropriate area of medical sciences.
• The DTP also welcomes students from non-medical backgrounds, especially in areas of computing, mathematics and the physical sciences, and can fund additional training, including Masters, to assist discipline conversion.
• Applicants with a Lower Second Class degree will only be considered if they also have a Master’s degree or have significant relevant non-academic experience.
• Applicants who are classed as international/overseas for tuition fee purposes are not eligible for funding.

Applications:

• After getting shortlisted candidate must contact chosen supervisor(s) to discuss application between 3 and 14 January 2019.
• submit two references and a copy of your academic transcript(s) by 18 January 2019
• attend an interview in Cardiff on 22 or 23 January 2018