Funded PhD Position

Wellcome Sanger Institute 4-Year PhD Programme – 2027 Intake

Wellcome Sanger Institute · United Kingdom

Deadline

November 24, 2026 (GMT)· 56 days left

Degree Level

PhD

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

On-site

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Overview

Four-year genomics PhD programme at the Wellcome Sanger Institute near Cambridge, with rotations before choosing a thesis lab. About 12 fully funded places are offered to students of any nationality. Applications for the 2027 intake open in early October 2026 and close 24 November 2026 at 09:00 GMT.

Eligibility

Candidates worldwide with a strong degree in biological, computational, mathematical or physical sciences; PhD awarded by the University of Cambridge.

Nationality: Open to all nationalities

Funding & Benefits

12 funded studentships with full financial support regardless of nationality: University of Cambridge tuition fees and stipend (Oct 2025 rates GBP 25,270-26,980/year depending on year), plus reimbursement of visa and immigration health surcharge for international students.

Stipend/Salary: GBP 25,270-26,980/year (2025 rates) (GBP)

Opportunity information is provided for convenience. Requirements and deadlines may change. Always verify the latest information from the official source before applying.