About The Francis Crick Institute
- Francis Crick Institute London mein ek leading biomedical research centre hai, jahan molecular biology, immunology, genetics, neuroscience, computational biology, etc. pe research hoti hai. Scholarships Ads+3CrickConnect+3Imperial College London+3
- Crick partners Universities jaise Imperial College London, King’s College London, University College London (UCL) ke saath affiliate hota hai, taake students ka registration ek partner university ke through hota hai. DAAD Scholarships 2026+1
What the Scholarship Offers
Yeh fully funded PhD studentship hai, jismein shaamil hai:
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Stipend / Living Allowance | ~ £27,715 per year, tax free, for four years. Scholarships Ads+2Scholarship Union+2 |
| Tuition Fees | Full coverage of tuition fees. Scholarships Ads+1 |
| Visa / Immigration Costs | Reimbursement of visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge (if applicable) for international students. Scholarships Ads+2DAAD Scholarships 2026+2 |
| Interview / Visit Support | Travel expenses and accommodation during interviews or open-day visits covered. Scholarships Ads+2Scholarship Union+2 |
| Duration | PhD programme for four years. Scholarship Union+2Scholarships Ads+2 |
Eligible Subjects / Fields
Areas in which you can do PhD under this programme include:
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Eligibility Criteria
To apply, aapko usually in cheezon ka hona zaroori hai:
- A first- or upper second-class honours degree (UK standard), ya uske equivalent from a non-UK institution, in a relevant field. YouthExpat+2Scholarship Union+2
- Relevant research experience: either during your undergraduate course/project, in a Master’s degree, or external research project. YouthExpat+2Scholarship Union+2
- Backgrounds in biological/biomedical sciences, physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, or computer science are welcome. CrickConnect+1
- Applicants of all nationalities eligible, i.e. both domestic (UK) and international students can apply. Scholarships Ads+1
- English language proficiency: Not needed at application stage; if you are offered the position, you will be informed about any English requirements later. YouthExpat+1
Important Dates / Timeline
- Applications open: Early October 2025 CrickConnect+2Scholarship Union+2
- Application deadline: 5 November 2025 at 12:00 midday GMT YouthExpat+1
- Reference submission deadline: 12 November 2025 Scholarships Ads+1
- Panel interviews via Zoom: estimated mid‑January 2026 (14‑16 Jan) Scholarship Union+1
- In‑person lab visits / open afternoon: ~19‑20 Jan 2026 Scholarship Union
- PhD start date: late September 2026. Scholarship Union
Application Process
Here’s how to apply:
- Check open projects: The Crick posts specific PhD project listings. Pick projects that match your research interests. DAAD Scholarships 2026+1
- Choose group leaders: You can select up to three Group Leaders whose labs you might like to work with. Scholarships Ads+1
- Submit online application via Crick’s recruitment / PhD programme portal, filling in personal details, education, research experience, etc. Imperial College London+2colcc.ac.uk+2
- References: You need referees who can submit their letters by the references’ deadline. colcc.ac.uk+1
- Interviews: If shortlisted, first via Zoom panel then possibly lab visits. Scholarship Union+1
Why Apply / Advantages
- Prestigious institution with state‑of‑the‑art research facilities.
- The Crick provides training, professional development, interdisciplinary environment.
- Full financial support removes major financial barriers.
- Connection with top universities (Imperial, KCL, UCL) and exposure to strong research networks.
Things to Be Careful About
- Very competitive – bahut se applicants honge. So research proposal / project selection & application presentation must be strong.
- Projects may have extra eligibility criteria depending on funding source (e.g. some specific projects might require certain skills or prior experience). Always check the project listing details. YouthExpat
- Even though English test might not be required initially, if your country/institution doesn’t use English, be ready to provide proof later.
- Living in London is expensive – make sure stipend + support is sufficient to cover cost of housing etc; budget accordingly.
- Visa / immigration documentation and processes can take time
