MRC Exposome Immunology fully funded PhD studentships 2027 — Manchester
The University of Manchester
Five fully funded four-year PhD studentships in exposome immunology at Manchester and Oxford for 2027 entry; Manchester applications close 23 November 2026.
The MRC Centre of Research Excellence in Exposome Immunology is recruiting five doctoral researchers for 2027/28: three at Manchester and two at Oxford. Research examines how environmental exposures at mucosal barriers shape immunity and chronic inflammatory disease. Applicants choose one host institution and identify three potential supervisors; a project and supervisory team are developed after joining. This listing highlights the Manchester route and its earlier deadline.
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Benefits
Tuition fees, tax-free stipend of approximately GBP 24,000 per year for four years, laboratory expenses, training and conference travel. Five awards in total: three Manchester and two Oxford.
Eligibility summary
Open to UK and international applicants. Candidates need, or should be about to obtain, a UK first or upper-second class honours degree or international equivalent in an appropriate area. A master’s degree is not required.
Requirements
Select Manchester or Oxford, not both. For Manchester, apply to the MRC CoRE in Exposome Immunology under Postgraduate Research, 2027/28 entry, September intake. Name research topics and three supervisors; prior contact with them is not required.
Documents required
Supporting statement, CV, degree certificates and transcripts, referee details, and English-language evidence if applicable. A research statement is not required.
Language/test requirements
How to submit applications
Official page verified 19 October 2026. Manchester deadline 23 November 2026; Oxford deadline 1 December 2026. The university gives a date but no exact time for Manchester. Applicants may apply to only one host.
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