ARU Vice Chancellor's International Doctoral Studentship

Funded doctoral studentship in the School of Life Sciences investigating molecular epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, or AI-driven genomics.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: First-class or upper second-class honours degree and master's with distinction in biosciences
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in writing)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: 1,500-word PhD research proposal
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters from research supervisors

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full UK/international tuition fee waiver plus £19,237 annual stipend
Application fee: Free direct application
Tuition / joining costs: Full 3-year PhD fee coverage

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge (ARU Cambridge) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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