UCL Institute of Neurology

The Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre is launching an exciting Clinical Fellowship and four year PhD programme in neurodegeneration research. This degree will provide an unrivalled opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research under the supervision of world-class basic science and clinical researchers. We are inviting highly motivated students, interested in using interdisciplinary approaches to address a wide variety of questions in neurodegeneration research, and advance our understanding and treatment of neurodegenerative disease (NDD) to apply for these programmes. The PhD programme is aimed at graduates with a strong interest in multidisciplinary research and applications are invited from students with a background in the biological, physical, and chemical sciences. For the Clinical Fellowships, candidates should demonstrate not just an interest in neurodegeneration research but a clear intention to pursue a career in academic clinical research.

For more information visit the Clinical Fellowship and four year PhD programme homepage

How to apply

PhD Programme

Application is by CV with a covering letter. Your covering letter should be no longer than 2 sides of A4. Your application should be emailed to ion.educationunit@ucl.ac.uk by the stated deadline: 16 November 2012. Word documents or pdf files will be accepted. We require two files clearly labelled SURNAME, CV, WOLFSON and SURNAME, COVERING LETTER, WOLFSON. No other documents will be accepted.

What should I include in my CV?

You should include information about:

• Your first and/or Masters degrees
• Any relevant work experience you have undertaken
• Voluntary research/clinical experience you have
• Academic publications, conference presentations or posters you have written or presented
• Academic prizes you have won
• Names and contact details (email preferred) for TWO academic referees.

What should I include in my covering letter?

You should not repeat the information presented in your CV but expand upon it. Specifically you should address:

• What you will bring to this programme
• What you hope to learn
• How a PhD in neurodegeneration will facilitate your career plans
• Why this four year programme is attractive

Key Dates

The deadline for submissions is 5.00pm on Friday 16 November 2012 (GMT). Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week commencing Monday 10 December 2012.

Back to Top

Clinical Fellowship

These positions should be applied for through UCL’s online recruitment – www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs. Applications will open on 19th October 2012.

What should I include in my supporting statement?

In this section of the application form, you should include details of your motivation for applying for this scheme and how a Wolfson Clinical Fellowship fits into your career plan.

Key Dates

Applications can be submitted from Friday 19 October 2012 until 5.00pm on Friday 16 November 2012 (GMT). Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week commencing Monday 10 December 2012.