Cambridge Willis Lab PhD Recruitment 2027 — Funding Available
University of Cambridge
Dr Julian Willis’s Cambridge Chemistry lab is recruiting PhD students for October 2027 in synthetic biology and gene editing. Funded studentships are available; the lab asks applicants to apply by 1 December 2026 and opt in for funding.
The Willis Group in the University of Cambridge Department of Chemistry invites UK, EU and other international applicants interested in synthetic biology, gene editing and molecular research to join Dr Julian Willis’s laboratory for the October 2027 PhD intake. The lab says funded studentships are available. Applicants should apply to Cambridge’s PhD in Chemistry, identify Dr Willis as a prospective supervisor, and opt in for funding in the Applicant Portal. Funding awards are competitive and exact coverage should be confirmed with the department.
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Benefits
The Willis Group states that funded PhD studentships are available for the October 2027 intake. The current page does not specify each 2027 award’s stipend amount, fee coverage or duration; applicants should confirm the particular funding offer before accepting.
Eligibility summary
The Willis Group welcomes UK, EU and other international applicants for October 2027. Applicants should have relevant preparation in chemistry, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics or related fields and meet Cambridge Chemistry PhD admission and English-language standards.
Requirements
The Cambridge Chemistry PhD normally expects a relevant master’s degree or a four-year integrated master’s at least equivalent to a UK upper-second-class degree. Discuss research fit with Dr Julian Willis, name him as a prospective supervisor, and opt in for funding in the Cambridge Applicant Portal.
Documents required
Cambridge asks for undergraduate and available master’s transcripts, CV, research-experience details, two references and English-proficiency evidence where required. Complete the course application and funding opt-in in the Applicant Portal.
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How to submit applications
Willis Group live recruitment page checked 20 October 2026. The lab requests applications by 1 December 2026 and says funded studentships are available; Cambridge’s general Chemistry funding deadline is 8 December 2026. The lab does not give a cutoff hour. Its linked detailed PDF describes an older 2024 project and is not used for 2027 funding terms.
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