The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research (Loke CTR) brings together 30 Principal Investigators with a shared interest in the scientific study of the placenta, early development and maternal-fetal interactions during pregnancy.

The Loke CTR offers one fully funded 4-year PhD studentship at home or overseas rates. Eligible PhD projects are advertised on our website. Each project is jointly supervised by two Loke CTR research groups, providing interdisciplinary PhD training in placental and reproductive biology.

ELIGIBILITY:

Award purpose: Fees (Home) Fees (International) Maintenance Student visa cost Student immigration health surcharge Others

Potential as a researcher in placental and reproductive biology and appropriate research experience.

Our PhD students have access to unique training opportunities to prepare them for successful careers in research. Students will present their research by giving seminars at our annual Loke CTR Away Days and Annual Meetings and attend a variety of seminars given by distinguished scientists with the Loke Centre and affiliated Department or Institute. There are also opportunities to participate and present in interdisciplinary seminars hosted by Cambridge Reproduction Interdisciplinary Research Centre, of which the Loke CTR is a founding member. Students will gain training in our Placental Biology Course and receive support from the Loke CTR to attend international meetings. Loke Centre PhD students will also become members of the Postgraduate School of the Life Sciences, which organises and promotes many further training opportunities.

Prospective students should review the currently advertised PhD projects and are strongly encouraged to contact potential supervisors in advance of applying. Initial inquiries to potential supervisors should be made as early as possible.
The full application procedure is outlined on the Loke CTR website: https://www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/phd-studentships/selection-process

Once you have identified a potential supervisor(s) and project(s), you should make a formal application by submitting the following application materials to phd.lokectr@pdn.cam.ac.uk by 4th November 2025

BENEFIT:

Award value: £33,000 ~ £65,000 (annual)