ELIGIBILITY:

The Future Leaders in Biomedical Sciences scholarships are open to candidates of all nationalities who are from a Black heritage background, including a mixed background, for example: Black African, Black Caribbean, Black Other, Mixed background (to include Black African, Black Caribbean or other Black backgrounds).

Candidates who are not from a Black heritage background should apply to the Crick PhD programme via our 2027 PhD student recruitment programme.

In addition, the standard Crick academic eligibility criteria apply:

A first/upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent from a non-UK university) in a relevant subject.

Appropriate research experience as part of, or outside of, a university degree course, or a master’s degree in a relevant subject.

English skills

Applicants do not need to submit information relating to English language skills during the application process. If you are offered a Crick PhD studentship we will provide you with information on our English language requirements.

As part of your application, you will be asked to identify up to three participating Group Leaders that you are interested in being matched with if you are invited to interview. If you are awarded the scholarship, it is the Group Leader that you are finally matched with that will be your PhD supervisor.

Your application must be submitted by the deadline: 12:00 midday GMT, Tuesday 3 November 2026.

They will not accept late applications. 

They should receive your references by 12:00 midday GMT, Tuesday 10 November 2026.

BENEFIT:

They offer successful applicants a place on the Crick PhD programme, and a PhD studentship that covers the following:

£27,715 tax-free student stipend (living allowance) per year for four years

Tuition fees

If applicable, reimbursement of the student visa application fee and immigration health surcharge

In addition to the training, support, and guidance provided via the PhD Programme, the Future Leaders in Biomedical Sciences scholarship recipients will also be provided with additional mentoring and networking opportunities.