Convergence Science Non-Clinical PhD
Convergence Science Non-Clinical PhD
We are passionate about training researchers who will help to lessen the burden of cancer on the individual and on society. We believe that the integration of biology, engineering and physical sciences will pave the path for new discoveries to promote cancer patient survival or improve their quality of life. We call this unique integration of diverse disciplines Convergence Science; it is distinct to cross-disciplinary or interdisciplinary approaches wherein disciplinary language barriers continue to exist. Our convergence approach paves a path towards breaking down language barriers such that researchers from diverse backgrounds can truly coalesce around a common goal.
We currently have three types of programmes for our convergence science non-clinical PhD pathway. Each programme will vary and have different timelines so please see the programme specific information for more details.
We invite applications to our highly competitive Convergence Science PhD Programme, which is four-years in length under the guidance of a supervisory team of world-class researchers across the two institutions. Successful candidates will receive a fixed, tax-free annual stipend of £23,000 per annum, and project costs including tuition fees will be underwritten for the four-year duration. Students enrolled on the programme will be provided with bespoke training to develop the skills required to work across the boundaries of different disciplines.
We invite applications from talented UK graduates or final year undergraduates from a life science, chemistry, computer science, engineering, or physics background. Convergence Science PhDs cover tuition fees for UK students only (except where otherwise stated in the project specification); however, international students are also invited to apply subject to outlining how they will meet the difference in tuition fees. We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates and will select those who display the potential to become world leading researchers of the future based on their application and performance at an interview. We are encouraging applications from candidates of Black and ethnic minority backgrounds as they are underrepresented at PhD level within our programme.
Candidates should hold, or expect to gain, either:
There may be differences between each programme so please view the programme documents carefully.
