Applications are invited for the Autumn 2009 intake for the University of
Cambridge 4-year PhD programme in Cardiovascular Research, funded by the
British Heart Foundation. This exciting programme is a new initiative to
train biological and quantitative scientists in cross-disciplinary
cardiovascular research, combining formal training in molecular and cellular
biology, physiology of model organisms, human physiology, human genetics,
genomics and population health sciences.
Students entering the quantitative stream will spend the 1st year on an
MPhil course in Epidemiology or Public Health, followed by a 3-year PhD
research project.
This programme faculty comprises 29 world-leading researchers from the
Schools of Medicine and Biological Sciences, the Wellcome Trust Sanger
Institute and the Institute of Public Health who combine expertise in
Vascular Biology, Stem Cell and Developmental Biology, and Population Health
and Genomics.
Applicants will require a 2:1 degree or higher in a quantitative subject.
Support includes a stipend (currently £17,442, rising to £18,314 and £19,230
for Years 3-4), PhD registration fees at UK/EU student rate, research
expenses and some travel costs. Before applying please check your
eligibility under BHF residency requirements (http://tinyurl.com/5b5dmn).
Application details are available at: www-cardiovascular.medschl.cam.ac.uk/phd
For further information please contact Professor Martin Bennett at
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Closing date: 9th January 2009
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