The London Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program (LIDo) offers funded PhD studentships for the 2027 cohort, including two industrial collaborative projects linked with University College London (UCL). Offered through the LIDo iCASE route, these opportunities focus on synthetic biology and systems neuroscience research. Applications open on October 1, 2026, and close on December 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM UK time, with research commencing in September 2027.
Scholarship Overview
The available UCL projects involve interdisciplinary research developed alongside industry partners. One project explores transmembrane signal processing in synthetic cells in partnership with San Francisco-based b.next. The second project investigates systems neuroscience and visual coding during free movement in collaboration with NeuroGEARS Ltd.
Benefits
Successful applicants receive a substantial financial and professional support package:
- An annual, tax-free stipend paid at the UKRI London rate of £23,805 (roughly £1,983.75 per month).
- Coverage for home tuition fees, alongside up to seven full overseas tuition fee waivers available for international candidates across LIDo pathways.
- Practical industry exposure, including a mandatory three-month placement for the synthetic biology project.
Who Can Apply
These studentships are open to domestic and international candidates, including Pakistani applicants. Eligibility requirements include:
- Holding or expecting a first-class or high upper second-class undergraduate degree, an equivalent foreign qualification, or a Master's degree in a relevant subject.
- An academic background in biological, biomedical, physical, computational, engineering, or mathematical sciences.
- Demonstrated basic computer proficiency and numeracy.
- Proof of English capability, preferably an IELTS Academic score of 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 per component, though candidates can apply prior to obtaining final test results.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply directly to named projects using the online LIDo iCASE application portal. Submissions must contain:
- An anonymous CV (maximum two pages) omitting personal details like names, addresses, photographs, or age to support blind shortlisting.
- Academic transcripts and a personal statement outlining research interests and suitability.
- Two references, which must both be submitted before the official closing deadline.
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