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- Country of study
- United Kingdom · Cambridge
- Target level
- Doctorate
- Fields of study
- Sciences
- Minimum grade
- A first or upper second-class degree from a UK university, or an equivalent standard from an overseas university, in a relevant subject such as Chemistry.
- Work experience
- Practical experience of synthetic organic chemistry and chemical biology in a research environment would be beneficial.
- Other conditions
- For candidates liable for international fees, the difference between Home and international tuition fees must be covered by an additional scholarship or other approved funding source. Student self-funding of this difference is not permitted.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: For candidates liable for international fees, the difference between Home and international tuition fees must be covered by an additional scholarship or other approved funding source. Student self-funding of this difference is not permitted.
- These positions are open to UK citizens or overseas students who meet the UK residency requirements (home fees) or are able to augment the funds to cover the extra costs associated with international student fees through scholarships or funding schemes.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: These positions are open to UK citizens or overseas students who meet the UK residency requirements (home fees) or are able to augment the funds to cover the extra costs associated with international student fees through scholarships or funding schemes.
The real funding
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- Partly paid
- Tuition and plane ticket
- Length of the funding
- 48 months
- Number of places
- 1 place
Dates
- Applications close
- 8 December 2026 at 23:59 GMT (Europe/London)
Application steps
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Step 1: Submit an application for the course “PhD in Chemistry”, naming Prof. David Spring as potential supervisor and stating your interest in this studentship, via the University Applicant Portal.
- With whom
- University of Cambridge (Applicant Portal)
- By when
- 8 December 2026 at 23:59 GMT (Europe/London)
- Documents to provide
- Supporting documents and references
Where to apply
Trinity College (opens in a new tab) · AstraZeneca PhD Studentship in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Bioconjugation · University of Cambridge
Official title (in English): AstraZeneca PhD Studentship in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Chemical Biology
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Official website of Trinity College: student-funding.cam.ac.uk