UK; Wellcome Trust 4-year PhD Programmes 2009

Wellcome Trust 4-Year PhD Programmes 2009
Medical Sciences Division
25 Studentships

The Medical Sciences Division is pleased to announce the availability of 25 PhD studentships in the following 4-Year Wellcome Trust Doctoral Programmes:

* Structural Biology: From Molecules to Cells
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* Infection, Immunology & Translational Medicine
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* Chromosome and Developmental Biology: The Cell in Heredity and Development
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* Genomic Medicine and Statistics
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* Neuroscience
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* Ion Channels and Diseases of Electrically Excitable Cells
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Each 4-year programme will comprise a combined first year and a 3-year self directed research project. The first year will include taught modules and laboratory rotations designed to equip students with the knowledge to make an informed choice of doctoral project.

These programmes are available for admission in October 2009 and are open to all Home/EU and overseas students. A starting stipend of approximately £18,053 per annum will be provided. Tuition fees will be paid at the Home/EU rate. Bursaries are available for overseas students.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 9th January 2009.

Further information on “Studentships and How to Apply” is available at http://www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/graduate/wellcomedoctoralprogrammes/how-to-apply. Enquiries should be directed to Tania Boyt, Administrator, Doctoral Training Centre, Medical Sciences Office, Level 3, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU (01865 222604; tania.boyt@medsci.ox.ac.uk)