Cambridge Willis Group Fully Funded Synthetic Biology and Gene Editing PhD 2027
University of Cambridge
Dr Julian Willis’s chemistry group at the University of Cambridge invites UK, EU and international candidates for a fully funded 3.5-year PhD in synthetic biology and gene editing starting October 2027. Apply through the Cambridge Chemistry PhD portal and opt in for funding by 8 December 2026.
The Willis Group is recruiting a PhD student in synthetic biology and gene editing within Cambridge’s Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry. The group advertises a fully funded 3.5-year studentship for an October 2027 start and welcomes applicants from the UK, EU and other countries. Read the project description linked on the group page before applying. Submit an application to the PhD in Chemistry programme through Cambridge’s Applicant Portal and opt in for funding consideration. The group and the course page give 8 December 2026 as the funding deadline; the broader course admissions deadline is later, so applicants seeking funding should use 8 December.
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Benefits
The lab advertises a fully funded 3.5-year PhD studentship. Refer to the offer and university funding terms for the precise fee and maintenance components.
Eligibility summary
UK, EU and international applicants are welcome. Candidates should meet Cambridge PhD in Chemistry admission requirements and fit the Willis Group’s synthetic biology and gene editing project. The advertised studentship is competitive; applying does not guarantee funding.
Requirements
Documents required
Check the official Cambridge PhD in Chemistry application and the Willis Group project description for required materials and references. Opt in for funding in the Applicant Portal.
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