Mining white blood cell diversity to enhance phagocytosis at University of Sheffield 2025

Eligibility

• The PhD scholarship for the project on "Mining White Blood Cell Diversity to Enhance Phagocytosis," offered by the Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership (YBDTP), is open to both international (including EU) and UK (home) students.
• Applicants must have, or expect to gain, at least an upper second-class honours degree or its equivalent in biological, chemical, physical science, or mathematics disciplines.
• International students should confirm that they meet the entry requirements for their specific country.
• Exceptional international applicants may be awarded full studentships through a competitive selection process.

Application Process

• To apply, candidates must submit an Expression of Interest form by 5pm on Friday, 14th March 2025.
• Applicants can apply for up to three YBDTP projects across different universities. It is advised to carefully review the questions in the form before submitting.

Value/Benefits

• The studentship provides a tax-free annual stipend at the standard UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) rate, £19,237 for the 2024/25 academic year, along with coverage for research costs and tuition fees at the UK rate.
• The project offers comprehensive training in live cell microscopy, genetics, cell biology, bioinformatics, and other transferrable techniques.