OpenFieldLeeds PhD in Structural Molecular Biology at the Astbury Centre
Doctoral research conducted within the world-renowned Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology, using state-of-the-art cryo-electron microscopy and high-field NMR to resolve atomic structures of amyloid fibrils and viral assemblies.
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 biochemistry, biophysics, or molecular biology.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Laboratory research experience in protein expression, structural biophysics, or cryo-EM image processing.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- BBSRC/Wellcome Trust 4-year doctoral studentship: £19,237 annual stipend plus full tuition and Titan Krios cryo-EM access
- Application fee
- £0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% full tuition coverage.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Annual Astbury doctoral round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Leeds documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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