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  • Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
  • Study
  • Postgraduate research
  • Funding and fees
  • Funded programmes
  • Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
  • Study
  • Postgraduate research
  • Funding and fees
  • Funded programmes
    • BBSRC North West Doctoral Programme in Bioscience
    • Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre PhD training scheme
    • Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute 4-year PhD studentships
    • ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership
    • Alzheimer's Society Doctoral Training Centre (DTC)
    • International Partnership PhD studentships
    • Bicentenary PhD Studentships and Fellowships

Funded programmes

Our fully funded flagship PhD programmes.

These programmes and studentships offer specialist interdisciplinary projects and cover tuition fees, research costs and an annual stipend. 

Many of them are linked to research councils and industry partners, and offer bespoke training and development, placements and international collaborations that enhance and enrich your research experience.  

Explore each of our funded programmes to find out more.

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    EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership

    Tackle scientific and technological healthcare challenges with our fully funded Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP). Develop the knowledge, experience, and skills required to address future challenges across biology, medicine and health areas.

    More about the EPSRC DTP programme

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    British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence Studentships

    Train to be a competitive scientist in highly challenging and uniquely exciting interdisciplinary cardiovascular research environments through our fully funded British Heart Foundation (BHF) Centre of Research Excellence Studentships.

    More about the BHF CRE programme

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    Kennedy Trust IMPACT Inflammation MB-PhD

    Combine the vocational training of a medical degree with the research expertise of a PhD with our fully funded Kennedy Trust IMPACT Inflammation MB-PhD. Specialise in inflammation sciences and immunology research, and prepare for a future career in clinical research.

    More about the Kennedy Trust IMPACT Inflammation MB-PhD

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    Bicentenary PhD Studentships and Fellowships

    Pioneer the future of innovation and discovery at Manchester with our prestigious, fully funded Bicentenary PhD Studentships and Fellowships. Join us in celebrating our bicentenary and contribute to innovative scientific advancements across biology, medicine and health.

    More about Bicentenary PhD Studentships and Fellowships

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    BBSRC North West Doctoral Programme in Bioscience

    Become an interdisciplinary bioscientist of tomorrow with our fully funded Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Northwest Doctoral (NWD) Programme in Bioscience. Explore cutting-edge postgraduate research opportunities across biotechnology, genomics and biological sciences.

    More about our BBSRC NWDP in Bioscience studentships

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    MRC Doctoral Training Partnership

    Shape the future of medical and healthcare sciences with our fully funded Medical Research Council (MRC) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP). Engage in research to address key priorities across biomedical, clinical and health service areas and fulfil healthcare needs in the UK and across the world.

    More about MRC DTP studentships

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    International Partnership PhD Studentships

    Expand your horizons with a global research opportunity through our fully funded International Partnership PhD Studentships. Undertake your PhD in an area of biology, medicine, and health at Manchester and spend time researching at one of our international partner institutions.

    More about our International Partnership PhD studentships

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    Alzheimer's Society Doctoral Training Centre

    Join the next generation of dementia researchers with our fully funded Alzheimer's Society Doctoral Training Centre (DTC). Contribute vital research to find new treatments and approaches to tackle neurodegenerative diseases and dementia, and help improve the lives of those affected.

    More about the Alzheimer's Society Doctoral Training Centre

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    Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre MB-PhD

    Combine the vocational training of a medical degree with the research expertise of a PhD through our fully funded Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Manchester Centre MB-PhD. Drive new innovations in cancer research and advance your career in oncology and cancer research.

    More about the Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre MB-PhD

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    ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership

    The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) North West Social Science (NWSS) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) provides fully funded postgraduate research studentships across psychology, health and wellbeing, and social studies of science, technology and medicine.

    More about the ESRC North West Social Science DTP

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    Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre PhD Training Scheme

    Develop a career in world-leading cancer research through our fully funded clinical and non-clinical Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Manchester Centre PhD Training Scheme. Join a vibrant research environment, benefit from world-class cancer research facilities, and much more.

    More about the Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre PhD Training Scheme

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    Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute PhD Studentships

    Launch your career in basic, translational and clinical cancer research with our Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute PhD Studentships. Immerse yourself in cutting-edge, innovate cancer research and conduct multidisciplinary research in any area from across the whole spectrum of cancer research. 

    More about the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute 4-year PhD studentships

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    British Heart Foundation 4-year PhD programme

    Contribute to pioneering research in heart disease and cardiology with our fully funded British Heart Foundation (BHF) PhD programme. Receive tailored doctoral training through a one-year MRes in cardiovascular sciences before choosing a research project in areas like cell signalling, human genetics, informatics, and bioengineering.

    More about the BHF 4-year PhD programme

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    AI CDT in Decision Making for Complex Systems

    Led by our Faculty of Science and Engineering, the AI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Decision Making for Complex Systems is training the next generation of AI researchers. Specialise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and complex systems, and develop AI methods designed to accelerate new scientific discoveries. 

    More about the AI CDT in Decision Making for Complex Systems

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