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THE ADMIT PHD PREP FELLOWSHIP (SPONSOR: THE ADMIT LAB)

Application Deadline: June 1st and September 1st (Annually)

LOCATION: USA

Empowering Future Scholars: Apply for $10,000 in PhD Application Support. The PhD Prep Fellowship is a unique initiative by The Admit Lab. It is designed to support aspiring PhD candidates in securing admission to top doctoral programs. This fellowship aims to inspire and empower individuals dedicated to advancing knowledge and research in their chosen fields.

ELIGIBILITY:

Articulate a clear and compelling vision for your future research or academic objectives.

Be in the process of applying to PhD programs within the next 12 months.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence and professional development.

Step 1: Prepare Your Application Materials

Curriculum Vitae (CV): An up-to-date CV highlighting your academic achievements, research experience, and relevant skills.

Essay 1: Describe your academic and research goals, your motivation for pursuing a PhD, and how the PhD Prep Fellowship will support your journey. (300 words)

Essay 2: Share your personal story, including the values and experiences that have shaped your identity and character, and how your background will contribute to the academic community. (300 words)

Step 2: Record Your Video

Follow Us on Social Media: Make sure you follow The Admit Lab on TikTokYouTubeInstagram, and LinkedIn to stay updated and connected.

Create a Video: Record a 2-3 minute video explaining your motivation for pursuing a PhD and how the PhD Prep Fellowship will help you achieve your goals.

Include a Call to Action: Conclude your video with “Thank you for watching my video! Please like, share, and comment to support me and The Admit Lab in helping scholars like me achieve their PhD dreams. If you’d like to apply for the fellowship, visit phdprepfellowship.com.”

Post Your Video Publicly: Share your video on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube. Use the hashtags #WhyPhD and #AdmitLab in your post description and include the link to the fellowship page. Make sure your account and posts are public so they’re visible to the selection team.

Tag and Engage: Tag The Admit Lab in your post, and invite your friends and followers to like, share, and comment on your video. Encourage others to participate in the challenge and apply for the fellowship.

Step 3 : Submit Your Application

Email the URL(s) of your social media post(s), along with your CV and essays, to fellowship@admit-lab.com. Your social media posts must remain public for at least one year.

These resources are meticulously tailored to help you excel in the PhD application process. The fellowship is offered twice a year, with application deadlines on June 1st and September 1st.

BENEFIT:

Recipients of the fellowship will receive $10,000 in Admit Lab credits. These credits can be utilized for personalized application guidance. This includes program selection assistance, research statements, statements of purpose, interview preparation strategies, and more.

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

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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