WHO CAN APPLY?
We consider applications from eligible home and overseas students who already have or expect to obtain AT LEAST an upper second class honours or equivalent in any subject relevant to the programme, including, for example, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Physiology, Pharmacology, Population Sciences and related subjects.
HOW DO I APPLY?
If you would like to study for a PhD at the IMS-MRL, please contact PIs whose work interests you to elicit support for your application. Applications not supported by an IMS-MRL PI will not be considered.
Applicants who wish to be considered for scholarships to cover stipend and fees must submit an application using the University’s online Applicant Portal by the relevant deadline, as well as contacting individual supervisors. There are also a number of other programmes available and options for funding, some of which you can find on our Study with Us page or through links at the bottom of this page.
All schemes are highly competitive, with many more applicants than awards, and we cannot guarantee that any application will be successful.
For a definition of ‘overseas’ as applied to fee status and for instructions on how to apply including the application form, see graduate admissions.
WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?
Enquiries are welcome at any time, but most applications are considered during the period November to January for projects to commence the following October. Individual programmes have their own deadlines so please check.
WHERE DO THE CAMBRIDGE COLLEGES FIT IN?
To study for any degree at Cambridge University you must be a member of one of the Cambridge Colleges. You apply for admission to a College at the same time as making a formal application to the University through the Applicant Portal. Colleges provide a variety of academic and social opportunities for graduate students, not least (in many cases) accommodation. Learn more about the role of Cambridge Colleges and find a list of colleges with their contact details.
WHEN WILL INTERVIEWS BE HELD?
Candidates will be shortlisted and notified by email and interviews will be held in person or online.
CAN I EXPECT FEEDBACK ON MY APPLICATION?
Given the number of applications, we are unable to respond to requests for feedback on applications.
WHAT IF I HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS?
Contact our admin team on clinbiopgadmin at medschl.cam.ac.uk with any questions you might have
