The University of Cambridge is delighted to announce the in Targeting the Microbiome to Treat Chronic Pain, funded by the Pain Relief Foundation with support from Wolfson College, Cambridge. This prestigious 3-year doctoral programme, supervised by Dr. David Bulmer in the Department of Pharmacology, focuses on pioneering research into targeting the microbiome to treat chronic pain.
The PhD studentship is open to UK or EAA students who meet the UK residency requirements. Applicants must have or expect to obtain at least an upper 2nd class honours science degree (or equivalent).
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Application Deadline: 14 August 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Cambridge
- Department: Department of Pharmacology
- Course Level: PhD
- Award: Stipend at the standard Research Council rate and tuition fees
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: 1
- Nationality: UK or EAA students
- The award can be taken in: UK
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: UK or EAA students who meet the UK residency requirements
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for a PhD in Pharmacology
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have or expect to obtain at least an upper 2nd class honours science degree (or equivalent)
- Be motivated, capable of developing their own ideas, and keen to interact effectively with other lab members.
How to Apply
All applications must be made through the University Application Portal: Application Portal. The course code for PhD applications to Pharmacology is BLPH22. When applying, clearly state the proposed supervisor Dr. David Bulmer and the project title “Targeting the Microbiome to Treat Chronic Pain.”
Your online application will need to include:
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English (if required)
- Statement of interest (no more than 300 words)
Deadline for submission: 14th August 2024, with interviews likely to take place from the 21st August.
Informal enquiries:
- Dr. David Bulmer (email: [email protected])
- Postgrad application process: [email protected]
Benefits
The successful applicant will become a member of Wolfson College, which offers a lively and welcoming home to a diverse and cosmopolitan community of postgraduate and older (21+) undergraduate students. The studentship covers a stipend at the standard Research Council rate and tuition fees for up to 3 years, with an expected start date at the beginning of Lent Term 2025.
The University of Cambridge actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.