PhD Studentships
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).
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 | Applications will open in the autumn for October 2026. |
| 3-year PhD Studentship | Developmental Biology & Cancer | Developing a pluripotent stem cell therapy for Achalasia | Applications now closed. |
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.