University of Kent Medway School of Pharmacy - Academy of Medical Sciences PhD Scholarship 2025

This fully funded PhD opportunity at the Medway School of Pharmacy (University of Kent) is part of a cutting-edge research project titled "The makeup of squamous epithelia: from the landscape of squamous cell function to the origins of squamous cell carcinoma." Funded by the Academy of Medical Sciences/Wellcome Trust, the project aims to explore how squamous epithelial cells function and how disruptions in their structure and communication may lead to squamous cell carcinomas—a major and rising cause of cancer mortality globally. Using the Drosophila testis model, the project offers advanced training in genetics, microscopy, and molecular biology techniques, with implications for cancer research, regenerative medicine, and therapeutic development.

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• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 10, 2025
• Value£20,780
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Kent
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyUniversity of Kent
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Tuition fees at the home rate and an annual stipend at the UKRI rate (£20,780 for 25/26) for 3 years.

Requirements

We are looking for an enthusiastic, curiosity-driven, motivated student who works both independently and as part of a team that can quickly integrate into an interdisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will have knowledge on basic molecular biology (DNA isolation, PCR and cloning) and protein (western blot) techniques. Experience in immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, Drosophila genetics or bioinformatics would be an advantage. Excellent writing and communications skills in English are necessary.

Applicants should have or expect to obtain a first or upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject. An MSc would be an advantage.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Please apply to PhD Pharmacy (Biochemistry and Cell Biology) via the following link Pharmacy (Biochemistry and Cell Biology) - PhD - Postgraduate courses - University of Kent referencing the project and your suitability on the application. 

Closing date for applications is the 10th of August 2025. Interviews will initiate as applications come in.

For more information about the lab visit our webpage: https://www.msp.ac.uk/person/fani-papagiannouli  

For information about the project contact Dr Fani Papagiannouli: [email protected]

For more details, visit the University of Kent scholarship webpage.