Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryUK
Area of StudyHealth
Application Deadline30 October 2026
Scholarship TypeDoctorate
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-1769
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About This Scholarship

The Francis Crick Institute offers fully funded PhD studentships for talented researchers from all nationalities to pursue doctoral studies in biomedical research at a major research centre in London. The four-year programme provides a tax-free annual living stipend of £27,715, tuition fee coverage, and visa-related reimbursements for international applicants.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • £27,715 tax-free annual living stipend for four years
  • Tuition fees covered
  • Reimbursement of student visa application fee (where applicable)
  • Reimbursement of immigration health surcharge (where applicable)

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Open to candidates of all nationalities
  • 2 First-class or upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent from non-UK university) in a relevant subject
  • 3 Appropriate research experience gained during or outside a university degree programme, or a relevant Master's degree
  • 4 Some individual positions may have additional eligibility requirements specific to their funding source

How to Apply

1
Register and prepare application materials before Week ending 2 October 2026
2
Submit application through the online portal by 30 October 2026 (12:00pm midday GMT)
3
Submit reference letters by 6 November 2026 (12:00pm midday GMT)
4
If shortlisted, participate in panel interview via Zoom on 13, 14, or 15 January 2027
5
If invited to interview, attend open afternoon and laboratory visits in person at the Crick on 18 or 19 January 2027
6
Receive final outcome by 8 February 2027
📅 4 years

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