The Kennedy Trust MB-PhD Programme  Awarded to the University in November 2020, The Kennedy Trust MB-PhD programme will fund  a total of 15 (three per year for five years) intercalating PhD studentships in Musculoskeletal and Inflammatory Diseases.

• Table of Content
• About University of Birmingham
• University of Birmingham PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Birmingham PhD Scholarship
• University of Birmingham PhD Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for University of Birmingham PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham (informally Birmingham University) is a public research university located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. It received its royal charter in 1900 as a successor to Queen's College, Birmingham (founded in 1828 as the Birmingham School of Medicine and Surgery) and Mason Science College (established in 1875 by Sir Josiah Mason), making it the first English civic or 'red brick' university to receive its own royal charter. It is a founding member of both the Russell Group of British research universities and the international network of research uni... continue reading

University of Birmingham PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Birmingham PhD Scholarship

• A living stipend of £22k in 1st year £23k in 2nd year and £25k in 3rd year will be offered for the students.
• tuition fees of PhD cost up to £13,977, with laboratory consumables of £5,000 per year.
• A training allowance of £10,000.

University of Birmingham PhD Scholarship Courses

• Musculoskeletal and Inflammatory Diseases

Requirements for University of Birmingham PhD Scholarship Qualification

Students will be eligible for this scholarship programme only if they have either completed four years of your MBChB or three years if you are on the Graduate Entry Course (GEC) and also they must have completed or been completing an intercalating degree OR have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (for GEC students only).

Documents Required for Application

• A detailed CV of the applicant.
• A personal statement detailing why you are applying for an intercalating MB-PhD in Birmingham.
• Students should give the names of two referees.
• Research interest and experience of the student.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply for the MB-PhD programme, please email the following information to Rebecca Birch ([email protected]): 

• A detailed CV;
• A personal statement detailing why you are applying for an intercalating MB-PhD in Birmingham; 
• Outline of research interest and experience;
• Names of two referees;
• Project preferences (optional)
• Equal opportunities form