Application information

Eligibility

To be eligible a candidate must have 

• a first or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject (either expected or obtained), or an overseas qualification to the equivalent level
• experience of laboratory or research work. One of your referees must be able to comment on your research experience

Candidates whose first language is not English must be able to demonstrate a proficiency in English to the equivalent of either

• a TOEFL score of 100 (Internet based) with 24/30 in the reading and writing subtests and 23/30 in the listening and speaking subtests
• an IELTS score of 7.0, with a minimum of 6 in any one component.

Students without TOEFL or IETLS score should have either education experience in English (min 1 year) or work experience (min 18 months).

Download the ICR admissions policy for more information (PDF).

Funding

PhD studentships are usually funded for a period of up to four years. The stipends for 2012/13 are £21,000 plus payment of university tuition fees (these are subject to change).

Application

Applications for studentships beginning October 2013 have now closed. Applications for Studentships beginning October 2014 will open in the Autumn 2013.