Leeds Cheney In Situ Biology PhD Scholarships 2027 — UK Home Fees and Stipend
University of Leeds
Up to five four-year Cheney Scholarships in in situ biology begin October 2027 at Leeds. For UK-eligible applicants, the award covers Home-rate tuition, an enhanced UKRI stipend (UKRI + 10%), research and training costs. Apply by 26 November 2026.
The University of Leeds Cheney Scholarship programme trains PhD researchers to study biological processes inside cells and tissues, bringing together the Faculty of Biological Sciences and Leeds Biomedical Research Centre. The 2027 intake has up to five awards. Successful candidates will use advanced microscopy and related in situ methods in the Cheney Biomedical Accelerator and other Leeds facilities. The official call lists UK-only country eligibility.
Source and verification
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Recorded source check: October 20, 2026. A stored check date does not guarantee that every field is complete or still current. Compare the provider, eligibility, funding and deadline with the live official call before applying.
Benefits
Covers postgraduate research tuition at the UK Home fee rate and an enhanced PhD stipend of UKRI rate plus 10%. The award also includes budgets for research consumables, facilities, training and relevant scientific meetings. The official page lists five places and UK-only eligibility.
Eligibility summary
The official award page lists UK-only country eligibility. Applicants should normally hold, or expect, a first-class or upper-second-class UK honours bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and meet Leeds research-degree English requirements where applicable.
Requirements
Apply for the four-year Cheney Scholarship PhD scheme in in situ biology. Leeds asks applicants to identify the Cheney Scholarship in the research-degree application.
Documents required
Five supporting items: three short statements (maximum 200 words each), two-page academic CV, degree certificates and transcripts, evidence of English ability where applicable, and an EDI questionnaire supplied after application. Follow the call page’s detailed instructions.
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How to submit applications
Official University of Leeds funding call checked 20 October 2026. Deadline is Thursday 26 November 2026; the source does not state a closing hour, so check the provider page for timing. UK-only eligibility and Home-rate fee coverage must not be read as full international-fee funding.
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