MRC LMS 4-year PhD studentships

We have ten fully-funded studentships available for October 2025 starters. One application form is required to be considered for all projects, but you can highlight your project preference on the if you wish to do so. These studentships are available to all students who meet the acadmic eligibility requirements, including overseas students.

You will receive an email notification within ten business days of submitting your application form to confirm receipt and let you know when you will next hear from us.

Your application form will be viewed by all recruiting supervisors and you will hear the outcome in January.

If your application is not successful we will inform you via email.

If you are invited to interview you will receive instructions on when this will take place (remotely via Zoom) and you will be sent a scientific paper one week prior for you to read, prepare and answer questions on during your interview. Remote interviews will take place on either the 22nd or 23rd January 2025.

An Open event at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences will take place on the 29th and 30th January. All candidates who pass thier remote interview will be invited to this event. This will give an opportunity to meet with potential supervisors, current students and see the campus in person (accommodation can be arranged for those who require it).

Applicants must hold, or expect to obtain, a first or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate scientific subject from a recognised academic institution. Whilst a Master’s degree is preferable, equivalent research experience (at least one year in total) can be accepted in its place.

Successful candidates will also be expected to meet the Imperial College Entry Requirements, including the English Language Requirement, where relevant.  

For further information about the application process or the LMS PhD programme in general please contact our Postgraduate Coordinator.