CRUK CI PhD Studentship at the University of Cambridge 2026

The CRUK CI PhD Studentship is sponsored by The Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute and the University of Cambridge and provides full funding to students. This PhD investigates the Structure and Function of the Genome.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: November 13, 2025
2. Study Level: PhD
3. Value: stipend starting at £22,500 for four years.
4. Sponsor: University of Cambridge
5. City to study: Cambridge
6. School to study: University of Cambridge
7. Course to study: Cancer Studies
8. Eligible Country: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for CRUK CI PhD Studentship at the University of Cambridge 2026

1. The University of Cambridge welcomes applications from both UK and overseas students.
2. Applications are invited from recent graduates or final-year undergraduates who hold or expect to gain a First/Upper Second Class degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject from any recognized university worldwide.
3. Applicants with relevant research experience, gained through a Master's study or while working in a laboratory, are strongly encouraged to apply.
4. For further information, please contact Jo Lockhart, Balasubramanian Group Science Administrator, on BalasubramanianRecruitment@ch.cam.ac.uk, including 'PhD CI - October 2026' in the subject.

Selection Process

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 13th November 2025. Interviews will take place on Tuesday, 25th November 2025.

For information about how your personal data is used as an applicant, please see the section on Applicant Data (https://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/hr-staff/hr-data/applicant-data) on our HR web pages.

Please quote reference SW47200 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Application Documents

Applicants will be asked to provide:

1. Academic transcripts
2. Evidence of competence in English (if appropriate)
3. Details of two academic referees
4. CV/resume

Benefits of CRUK CI PhD Studentship at the University of Cambridge 2026

This four-year studentship is funded by Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute and includes full funding for University fees and an index-linked stipend starting at £22,500 for four years.

How to Apply

Please apply via the University Applicant Portal. For further information about the course and to access the Applicant Portal, visit:

https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/cvcrpdmsc

You should select to commence study in Michaelmas Term (October) 2026.

Additional information

To complete your online application, you will need to answer/provide the following:

Choice of project and supervisor

Please ensure that you name the project (with reference code) and supervisor, where indicated. You are permitted to apply for up to three projects.

Course-specific questions

1. You will be asked to give details of your Research Experience (up to 2,500 characters)
2. Your Statement of Interest (up to 2,500 characters) should explain why you wish to be considered for the studentship and what qualities and experience you will bring to the role.

For more details, visit the University of Cambridge Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

November 13, 2025

Application Link(s)

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