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All you need to know about how to apply for full-time funded PhD studentships for research projects within the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (UCL GOS ICH).
Child Health Research Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CHR-CIO) PhD Studentships 25/26
Four postgraduate research studentships are available covering UK (Home) tuition fees and providing maintenance and running costs. Subject to confirmation, further funding may be available to cover Overseas fees.
Who can apply?
Applications are invited from committed individuals wishing to do basic translational or clinical research for the benefit of child health, who have a good first degree (UK 1st class or upper 2nd class honours degree or equivalent from abroad) and who will have a Master’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in a relevant discipline by the time of registration.
How do I apply?
The application process is a two stage process involving:
1) Submitting a studentship application. Applicants will be shortlisted in January and shortlisted applicants will be invited to interviews on 10th and 11th February 2025.
2) Following interview, successful applicants will then be required to apply to and register on the Child Health MPhil/PhD research degree to take up the PhD studentship. Clinical graduates are also welcome to apply.
The studentship application deadline is 9 am (GMT) Friday 13 December 2024.
Additional PhD Studentships
PhD Studentships for research projects within GOS ICH that arise are listed in the table below. Please revisit this page for updated information as projects are advertised throughout the year.
| Studentship | Section/Research & Teaching Department | Project Title | Closing date for applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-year PhD Studentship | UCL GOS ICH Research & Teaching Departments | Projects available through Child Health Research Phd Project Portfolio 25/26 | 09:00 Friday 13th December 2024 Interview dates 10th and 11th February 2025 |
| 3-year PhD Studentship | Developmental Biology & Cancer | Developing a pluripotent stem cell therapy for Achalasia | Closing date: 22/11/2024 Interview date: Week commencing 16/12/2024 |
Other funding opportunities
Bill Marshall Fellowship
This £5,000 bursary is intended for junior doctors in training for whom a period of research would be an appropriate next step in their career who wish to visit Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust and the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health to gain further experience at one of the specialist departments.
For other funding opportunities, please see:
Are you a self-funding student?
For self-funding students, or students who have secured sponsorship for 3 years, please see the ICH Unfunded Project Portfolio.