4 Year MRC-Sackler PhD fellowships in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
To start: October 2019
Award(s): The Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders is offering 1+3 (MRes+PhD) full-time fellowships suitable for both basic and clinical students from a wide range of science backgrounds: including biological and physical sciences, medicine, mathematics and computer science.
Project: PhD opportunities are offered across a wide range of subject areas. Clinicians are encouraged to apply. For more information about work carried out in the Centre please visit https://www.devneuro.org/cndd (please note, MRes rotation projects and final PhD projects are agreed after an offer has been accepted).
Supervisors: PhD Coordinators: Dr Laura Andreae and Dr Anthony Vernon. Supervisors will be chosen at the end of the MRes year.
Entry requirements: Candidates should have or expect at least an upper second class degree (2:1) in a subject relevant to the department’s research programmes. If applicants possess a lower second class (2:2) then a research-based MSc at merit or distinction level is required. English language competence criteria apply. At King’s, we are deeply committed to making the university an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work and study. We encourage and welcome applications from across the community and all appointments are made solely on merit.
Award types and eligibility:
The fully funded studentships cover the following:
Several studentships are open to UK and EU candidates who comply with the MRC eligibility criteria. Full information can be found at: https://www.mrc.ac.uk/skills-careers/studentships/studentship-guidance/student-eligibility-requirements/
One studentship is open to EU candidates outside the MRC eligibility criteria.
Further information:
Overview of the studentship programme can be found at
Information about Postgraduate study at King’s College London can be found at http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/index.html
How to apply
Applications must be made online using King’s online application portal https://apply.kcl.ac.uk/ by 23:59 (GMT), 2nd January 2019.
On the ‘Choosing a programme’ page, please enter the following programme name ‘Neurodevelopmental Disorders MRes’ and search
In your application, you will be asked to include:
- Academic Transcripts – where applicable, academic transcripts must be submitted with the online admissions application
- Details of your qualifications (you will need to attach copies)
- Details of previous employment
- A personal statement describing your interests and why you wish to apply for this project. Please include this as an attachment rather than using the text box.
- Academic References – all admissions applications require two supporting references. If the applicant is relying on his/her referees to submit references directly to the College after he/she has submitted his/her admissions application, then the applicant must ensure that their chosen referees are made aware of the application closing date.
In the Funding section, please tick box 5 and include the following reference: SB-IOP-MRCS-19
Please note there is no need to complete the Research Proposal section in your application as the project has already been set.
References must be received by the deadline for the applicant to be eligible.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date:
Wednesday 2nd January 2019 (23:59 GMT)
Interviews:
Tuesday 22nd January and Wednesday 23rd January 2019
For more information, click here
