The Wellcome Sanger Institute offers 12 fully funded 4-year PhD studentships starting October 2027. Funding includes University of Cambridge tuition fees, a tax-free stipend, visa and health surcharge reimbursements, and up to £1,500 annually for scientific meetings. The programme features three rotation projects (computational and experimental) supervised by Sanger and Cambridge faculty. Open worldwide to applicants with strong academic records and flexible support for career gaps and parental leave.
Open worldwide to applicants with a first or good 2:1 degree or equivalent. English language requirements apply post-offer. GRE scores are recommended for non-UK/EU applicants. Flexible on career gaps and offers parental leave and onsite nursery support.
