The Wellcome Sanger Institute is a world leader in genomics research. Their Faculty apply and explore genomic technologies at scale to advance understanding of biology and improve health. Making discoveries not easily made elsewhere, our research delivers insights into human, evolutionary and pathogen biology. 

Applicants to the Institute’s 4-year PhD Programme will be awarded a Wellcome Sanger Institute 4-year PhD Studentship if they are successfully accepted onto the Programme (unless they already have their own externally funded studentship award).

ELIGIBILITY:

Fees (Home), Fees (International) , Maintenance , Student visa cost , Student immigration health surcharge , Other (see below)

Who can apply: Prospective applicant

Level of study: PhD

Mode of study: Full Time/Part Time

Department / School: Wellcome Sanger Institute

Course: PhD in Biological Science (Sanger Institute)

Fees (Home) Fees (International) Maintenance Student visa cost Student immigration health surcharge Other

Additional questions in the Applicant Portal: No

Require additional application: Yes

External application website: https://www.sanger.ac.uk/about/study/phd-programmes/4-year-phd-programme 

BENEFIT:

Award value: £36,000 ~ £65,000 (annual)

In addition, up to £1500 per year can be provided for students to attend national and international scientific meetings.