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AI FOR ANTIBODY AND PROTEIN DESIGN PHD SCHOLARSHIP AT  IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON

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LOCATION: United Kingdom

This PhD project at Imperial College, London, is based in the Department of Chemical Engineering. It focuses on developing innovative AI methods to design therapeutic-grade antibody and protein sequences. Academically exceptional and eligible students are encouraged to apply.

ELIGIBILITY:

Degree level: Postgraduate doctoral

Tuition fee status: Home, Overseas

Available to: Prospective students

Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in coding (Python), quantitative thinking, and machine learning, with motivation to apply these skills to protein and antibody design. Prior experience in ML is beneficial but not essential.

Please contact Professor Pietro Sormanni for further details—pietro.sormanni@imperial.ac.uk.

Start date: As soon as possible

Research themes include foundation models, multi-objective optimisation, active learning, and interpretable ML

Access to experimental datasets and modern ML frameworks

Collaborative, interdisciplinary lab environment with mentoring and opportunities to publish tools and datasets

Please note: This studentship is not available to continuing students.

If you have any additional questions, please contact us at pietro.sormanni@imperial.ac.uk.

BENEFIT:

Value: Fully funded studentship

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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE HERCHEL SMITH RESEARCH PHD STUDENTSHIPS

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Application Deadline: Same as funding deadline for the course

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The Herchel Smith Research Studentships are among the most prestigious awards offered at the University of Cambridge, supporting outstanding PhD candidates in organic chemistry and related areas of the molecular life sciences.

ELIGIBILITY:

Who can apply: Prospective applicant

Level of study: PhD

Mode of study: Full-Time

Department/School: 12 departments/schools, See full list

Additional questions in the Applicant Portal: No

Key Dates:

Application deadline: Same as funding deadline for the course

Application results date: 31 March 2026

Award holders join a vibrant academic community of fellows and students, with opportunities to engage in regular events and network across disciplines. As part of the programme, students may also apply to the Harvard University Lab Exchange programme, spending two to three months on a research project that broadens and enriches their academic experience.

There is no separate application process for these studentships. Eligible candidates applying for PhD study in relevant departments are nominated by their departments, and awards are made on the basis of academic excellence.

Successful applicants will be asked to submit a final report towards the end of the studentship.

The Herchel Smith PhD students are required to engage with events organised as part of the community, including presenting their research findings during the annual symposium with Harvard University.

BENEFIT:

Award value: £34,000 ~ £61,000 (annual)

Award duration: 4.0 Years (Fixed Length)

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

Research Support grant (£5,000 a year)

No. of awards: 4 (approximately)

Award year: 2026/27

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