University of Cambridge Biosciences DTP PhD Programme 2027

About the opportunity

The University of Cambridge offers a fully funded PhD programme in Biological Sciences, supported by the BBSRC Doctoral Landscape Awards. This programme is open to international students and provides full funding for the stipend and University tuition fees. Approximately 25 studentships are available for the 2027 intake.

What you get

• Full funding for stipend (£21,805 for 2026-27)
• Payment of University tuition fees
• Opportunity to apply for Targeted and/or iCASE studentships
• Professional internship in an organisation of your choice (3 months)
• Two rotations in different labs (for Targeted studentships)
• Industrial partner internship (for iCASE studentships)

Who can apply

• Hold a High II.i Honours Degree
• Check international qualifications for equivalent
• Open to EU and non-EU international students
• No prior contact with supervisor required

What you need to apply

• Apply through University’s Applicant Portal
• Select up to two projects
• Provide project reference and title
• Statement of interest for each project
• Short written responses on motivation, innovative thinking, and more
• Two academic and/or professional references
• Contextual information about undergraduate study (optional)