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CAMBRIDGE LOKE CENTRE FOR TROPHOBLAST RESEARCH (LOKE CTR) FUNDED PHD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline: 4th November 2025

LOCATION: England

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)

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master's, Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

TOKYO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY GLOBAL PARTNER GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: October, 2025

LOCATION: Japan

The Tokyo Global Partner Scholarship Program is awarded to high-achieving students who wish to pursue their graduate education at Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU). By bringing together students from around the world, the scholarship intends to promote TMU as an educational and research hub for collaboration and innovation that contributes to the development of Tokyo and beyond.

ELIGIBILITY:

Meet the entry requirements for admission to a graduate program at Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU).

Be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree (i.e., a master’s applicant) or a master’s degree (i.e., a Ph.D. applicant) program at a higher education institution in either of the following locations: A partner institution of TMU

any of Tokyo’s sister cities

any other Asian country or region

Work in a research institution, governmental organization, or company in either of the following locations:

any of Tokyo’s sister cities

any other Asian country or region

Demonstrate a commitment to collaboration and innovation for the enhancement of Tokyo and beyond.

For the doctoral course, a person who has or is expected to acquire a master’s degree, has or is expected to acquire a degree equivalent to a professional degree, or has been recognized by the graduate school as having academic ability equivalent to or higher than that of those who have a master’s degree or a professional degree through individual screening of admission qualifications. The person should also have reached 24 years of age at the time of enrollment.

For the master’s course, a person who has completed the 16-year course of school education, has or is expected to acquire a bachelor’s degree, or has been recognized by the graduate school as having academic ability equivalent to or higher than that of those who have graduated from any Japanese university through individual screening of admission qualifications. The person should also have reached 22 years of age.

Master’s Course (Standard Duration: 2 Years)

Doctor’s Course (Standard Duration: 3 Years)

Click here for details on application requirements.

BENEFIT:
Student’s admission fee

Student’s tuition

International airfare

A monthly stipend of 150,000 JPY

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