OpenFieldBirmingham PhD in Immunology and Immunotherapy
Doctoral research within the Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, developing chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies, cancer vaccines, and autoimmune treatments.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Upper second-class or first-class undergraduate/Master's degree in immunology, biochemistry, or biomedical sciences.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Laboratory research experience in cellular immunology, flow cytometry, or antibody engineering.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- MRC-funded 4-year doctoral studentship: £19,237 annual stipend plus full tuition and bench fees
- Application fee
- £0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% full tuition coverage.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Annual Medical Research Council doctoral round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Birmingham documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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