PhD and research positions in United Kingdom

6 open positions, copied from the original adverts. 4 have a stated deadline; the next one is 2 Dec 2026.

PhD · United Kingdom · New

Cambridge Biosciences DTP iCASE PhD (2027 entry): Using AI-based methods for rational design of mRNA coding sequences — Dr Susanne Bornelöv, University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge, Biochemistry

Supervisor: Susanne Bornelöv · Ai For Biology · Protein Expression

Funding
Fully funded (BBSRC Doctoral Landscape Awards): stipend £21,805 (2026–27) plus University tuition fees; up to 30% of studentships for international candidates, with visa and health surcharge covered
Deadline
8 Dec 2026
Starts
2027 entry

PhD · United Kingdom · New

Cambridge Biosciences DTP iCASE PhD (2027 entry): From genetic variation to immune cell function — combining cell-type-specific deep learning with experimental validation — Prof Sarah Teichmann, University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge, Cambridge Stem Cell Institute

Supervisor: Sarah Teichmann · Functional Genomics · Deep Learning

Funding
Fully funded (BBSRC Doctoral Landscape Awards): stipend £21,805 (2026–27) plus University tuition fees; up to 30% of studentships for international candidates, with visa and health surcharge covered
Deadline
8 Dec 2026
Starts
2027 entry

PhD · United Kingdom · New

Fully Funded Departmental PhD Scholarships 2027-28 — Department of Materials, Imperial College London (Aron Walsh, Minh-Son Pham, Jing Yang and others)

Imperial College London, Department of Materials

Materials Science · Machine Learning For Materials

Funding
Full funding for home/Overseas tuition fees (reduced number of funded positions for international students); stipend aligned with UKRI rate (£23,805 per annum in 2026-27); consumables £1,000 per annum for first three years; up to 42 months
Deadline
Three rounds, same dates as the President's Scholarship (2 November 2026, 11 January 2027, 1 March 2027, 23:59 UK time)
Starts
2027-28 intake