Applications are invited for a fully funded 3,5 year full-time PhD studentship (including home tuition fees, annual stipend and consumables) starting on 1st October 2023..
Eligibility criteria
Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements for Home Fee status will be eligible to apply for this project. Home students will be eligible for a full UKRI award, including fees and stipend, if they satisfy the UKRI criteria below, including residency requirements. To be classed as a Home student, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- be a UK National (meeting residency requirements), or
- have settled status, or
- have pre-settled status (meeting residency requirements), or
- have indefinite leave to remain or enter.
Prospective candidates should have a 1st or 2:1 M-level qualification in Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related programme.
Preference will be given to candidates with a background conducive to multidisciplinary research and preferably programming skills.
We welcome eligible applicants from any personal background, who are pleased to join diverse and friendly research groups.
Award value
The studentship is fully funded for 3.5 years. This includes home tuition fees, stipend and generous project consumables.
Stipend: Students will receive a tax-free stipend at the UKRI rate of £20,622 (AY 2023/24) per year as a living allowance.
Research Training Support Grant (RTSG): A generous project allowance will be provided for research consumables and for attending UK and international conferences.
Application process
Please submit an application for the Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Science Research MPhil/PhD (Full-time) programme using the King’s Apply system. Please include the following with your application:
- A PDF copy of your CV should be uploaded to the Employment History section.
- A 500-word personal statement outlining your motivation for undertaking postgraduate research should be uploaded to the Supporting statement section.
Funding information: Please choose Option 5 “I am applying for a funding award or scholarship administered by King’s College London” and under “Award Scheme Code or Name” enter BMEIS_SN_AY. Failing to include this code might result in you not being considered for this funding.
Subject areas: Biomedical and life sciences. Medicine. Computer science.
Funding type: Study costs. Living cost. Bench Fees / Research Training & Support Grant.
Awarding body: The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
Country: Home Fee Status Students.
The closing date is 14th July 2023 (please note that the applications can be closed earlier if a suitable candidate is found).
