Cambridge Biosciences BBSRC DTP fully funded PhD studentships 2027
University of Cambridge
Cambridge Biosciences BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership has about 25 fully funded PhD studentships for 2027. Home and international applicants may apply for up to two Targeted or iCASE projects by 8 December 2026.
The Cambridge Biosciences DTP PhD in Biological Sciences offers project-based research across Cambridge and partner bioscience organisations. Applicants can choose up to two Targeted and/or iCASE projects in one application. Targeted routes include lab rotations and a professional internship; iCASE routes include an industrial-partner internship. Contacting a supervisor beforehand is welcome but not required or part of selection. This DTP is distinct from the separately advertised BioSCaPe programme.
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Benefits
Full Cambridge tuition fees plus a living stipend for a four-year studentship. The 2026/27 stipend is GBP 21,805; the 2027 rate is not yet stated. For recruited international BBSRC DTP students, the programme also covers student visa costs and the immigration health surcharge.
Eligibility summary
Applicants should normally have a high UK upper-second-class honours degree or international equivalent. EU and non-EU applicants are eligible, but international awards are capped at 30% of the cohort; for around 25 places, up to seven may go to international candidates. Cambridge’s additional admission requirements apply.
Requirements
Apply via the University of Cambridge Applicant Portal for “BBSRC DTP PhD in Biological Sciences”. Choose up to two advertised projects and enter each project reference and title accurately. Two academic or professional references must arrive by the deadline.
Documents required
Project reference and title, statement of interest for each project, short written responses on motivation and research skills, two academic or professional references, and the standard Cambridge application documents. References and supporting documents must be complete by 8 December 2026.
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How to submit applications
Official Cambridge Biosciences DTP page verified in browser 19 October 2026. Deadline 8 December 2026; exact cutoff time not stated. Stipend amount GBP 21,805 is the 2026/27 rate, not a promised 2027 rate. International awards capped at 30%.
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