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Country of study
United Kingdom
Accepted nationalities
All nationalities
Target level
Doctorate
Fields of study
Sciences
Minimum grade
Equivalent of a UK first-class Master's or honours degree
Other conditions
  • Degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry or a closely related disciplineRequiredOrganisation’s wording: in Microbiology, Biochemistry or a closely related discipline

The real funding

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Paid
Tuition
Number of places
1 place

Dates

Applications close
2 November 2026
Results announced
December – February
Studies start
October 2027

Application steps

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  1. Step 1: Email a cover letter, a detailed CV and full academic transcripts
    With whom
    You
    By when
    2 November 2026
    Documents to provide
    • Cover letter
    • Detailed CV
    • Full academic transcripts
  2. Step 2: Submit a formal application, including reference letters
    With whom
    You
    By when
    2 November 2026
    Documents to provide
    • Reference letters

Where to apply

Trinity College (opens in a new tab) · University of Cambridge

Official title (in English): PhD Studentship in Microbiology

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