The University of Cambridge is delighted to offer the BBSRC iCASE Ph.D. This studentship is available for UK and EEA students who meet the UK residency requirements.

The University of Cambridge is one of the world’s oldest universities and leading academic centers. It is made up of over 150 departments, faculties, schools, and other institutions.

Cambridge also has 31 colleges which are independent institutions, each with its own property and income. The Colleges appoint their own staff on their own terms and conditions and are responsible for selecting students, in accordance with University regulations. The teaching of students is shared between the Colleges and University departments. Degrees are awarded by the University.

Brief Description

• Applications Deadline: All deadlines for the submission of the application are 12:00 am (midnight) UK time on the date stated the academic year 2022/2023.
• Course Level: Studentship is available to the Ph.D. program.
• Study Subject: Studentship is awarded in collaboration with Shionogi in the area of interoception and impulsive/compulsive disorders starting in October 2019 at the Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge.
• Nationality: This studentship is available for UK and EEA students who meet the UK residency requirements.
• Number of Scholarships: Numbers not given
• Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship

• Eligible Countries: This studentship is available for UK and EEA students who meet the UK residency requirements.
• Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Candidates should have a first or upper second-class degree in neuroscience and meet the University of Cambridge entrance requirements.
• The requirements specified in this section are the minimum requirements for graduate admission to the University. Some departments may impose higher academic or language requirements. Please consult the Course Directory for full information on each course requirement.
• If you are from an English-speaking country, there are three key requirements:
• Academic
• Evidence of completing a degree that meets the University Minimum Requirements
• Financial
• Evidence that you are aware of how much funding will be required for your course, and that you have made plans to provide that amount
• College Membership
• You must apply for College membership as part of the application process
• Additionally, if you are not from an English-speaking country or have not studied in one recently, you will also be required to demonstrate competence in the English language. For more details, and to check whether we would require evidence from you, please check the Competence in the English section of the Prospectus.
• English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

Application Procedure

How to Apply: When you have completed the necessary preparation, and you are ready to begin your online application, you should take note of the following important information:

1. Go to the Course Directory and find the course you wish to apply for, then click the Apply Now button in the How to Apply tab.
2. All applications must be completed in English.
3. You can request your references in the Applicant Portal, and see when these have been received.
4. You must then submit your references, along with all other required supporting documentation, at the same time as the rest of your application.
5. You can also apply for funding via the Applicant Portal.
6. You will need to submit a separate application, with separate supporting documents, for each course you wish to apply for.
7. Your application will not be considered until all the supporting documentation, including references, has been provided.

Benefits

The studentship will cover a stipend at the standard Research Council rate (£14,777 per annum as of 2022/23), research costs, and tuition fees at the UK/EU rate, and is available for UK and EEA students who meet the UK residency requirements. Students from EEA countries who do not meet the residency requirements may still be eligible for a fees-only award.

Online Application

Scholarship Link