University of Cambridge Biosciences DTP PhD Programme 2026-2027

The University of Cambridge is calling for applications for this fully funded PhD programme, which is supported by the BBSRC Doctoral Landscape Awards. An offer of a place will include full funding of your stipend (currently £20,780 for the academic year 2025-2026) as well as university fees.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 2, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Cambridge
• City to studyCambridge
• School to studyUniversity of Cambridge
• Course to studyBiological Sciences
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Full tuition coverage and £20,780 stipend.

Requirements

• Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Good II.i Honours Degree.
• If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
• UK and overseas students who have, or are expecting to attain, at least an upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific subject, are invited to apply. The interdisciplinary nature of many of the projects available and the training modules which are offered mean that in addition to biologically qualified applicants, we also welcome applications from applicants with physical science and mathematical backgrounds who are interested in using their skills to address biological questions.

University Minimum Academic Requirements

Read more information about the eligibility criteria.

Application Documents

• You need to provide 2 academic and/or professional references.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

You will need to apply through the University’s Applicant Portal. The course is listed as PhD in Biological Sciences.

Completing the application form:

• Please indicate the main BBSRC research priority you wish to apply to.
• Add 'Standard' in the ‘Project Title’ box.

References

• You need to provide 2 academic and/or professional references.
• You can submit your application before references have been submitted, however, applications must be complete and referees must submit their references by the deadline. If your application (including supporting documents) is not submitted by the relevant deadline, it will be withdrawn.

Read more information about References on the Postgraduate Study website.

For more details, visit University of Cambridge Scholarship webpage