MRC North West Doctoral Programme in Medical Sciences (MRC NW-DMS) studentships, 2027/28 entry
University of Manchester, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (with the University of Liverpool), Medical Research Council
Who can apply: Applicants should hold, or be about to obtain, a First or Upper Second-class UK honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant discipline; a master’s or research experience helps. Studentships are available to UK and international applicants. An English language test is needed only as a condition of an offer. What is funded: Fully funded four-year studentships covering tuition fees and a stipend at the UKRI rate, plus extra funding for training, workshops and research visits. The stipend figure is not printed on the page. Deadline: 27 November 2026 (no time stated). Round: 2027/28 entry.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: University of Manchester, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (with the University of Liverpool), Medical Research Council, official page.
Who can apply
- Applicants should hold, or be about to obtain, a First or Upper Second-class UK honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant discipline; a master's or research experience helps. Studentships are available to UK and international applicants. An English language test is needed only as a condition of an offer.
Stage dates
Projects advertised and applications open.26 October 2026
Applicants are told to contact the project supervisor before applying; up to two projects per application.See the official page
Application deadline.27 November 2026
Interviews in the week commencing 8 February 2027, after supervisor nomination.8 February 2027
Studentships awarded in the week commencing 22 February 2027; start October 2027.22 February 2027
Dates come from the funder's page for this round. When a round closes, the next round's dates replace these once the funder publishes them.