Graduate Students (MPhil or PhD)- Prospective
Cambridge has excellent opportunities for those wishing to embark on a career in infectious disease research. The University provides a stimulating and supportive environment for Graduate Students. There is a carefully monitored research supervision system and a wealth of seminars and other research-oriented teaching available to students. In addition the Collegiate system provides excellent pastoral and social benefits.
The Graduate School of Life Sciences holds details of Masters and PhD courses in the sciences, including a comprehensive database of PhD projects.
We (CID) do not accept direct applications from individual students wishing to pursue a PhD. However do check our Jobs & Studentships page to find any specific currently advertised PhD/Post Doctoral Positions and Fellowships.
Find a supervisor
Potential supervisors for Masters & PhD projects can be identified by searching our directory and the database on The Graduate School of Life Sciences website.
Funding Opportunities
There are many funding opportunities at Cambridge from a wide variety of sources including the Cambridge Trust, Gates Cambridge, Colleges, departments, Research Councils and central University funds. You can use our Cambridge Funding Search page to find out which type of funding you might be eligible for, and how and when to apply. We also operate a Graduate Funding Competition to co-ordinate some of these funding opportunities and make the process easier for you as an applicant.
How to Apply
It is easy to apply for funding at Cambridge. Eighty per cent of the funding awarded to applicants last year was from competitions that just require you to complete the funding section of the Graduate Application Form (via the Applicant Portal); you will be able to check using our funding search for options that you aren't automatically considered for. The Board of Graduate Studies provides details on how to apply for graduate studies at Cambridge.
A select sample of funding schemes are listed below.
EU and UK students
Cambridge home scholarship scheme (CHSS) (graduates only)
Wellcome Trust 4-year PhD Programme in Infection, Immunity and Inflammation
The Cambridge Trust source of funding to scholars at Cambridge
The Cambridge Medical Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership
International students
Cambridge international scholarship scheme (CISS) (graduate)
Cambridge Australia Scholarships
Cambridge Trust Scholarships available for African applicants
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
PhD (select)
How do malaria parasites sense and respond to DNA damage?
Masters (select)
MPhil Biotechnology
University of Cambridge Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
The MPhil in Biotechnology is a unique programme that draws on world-leading academics and industry champions to deliver an in-depth multidisciplinary curriculum at the interface of biology with physical sciences and technology. Details>
University of Cambridge Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
The MPhil in Bioscience Enterprise (MBE) programme is an intensive, taught science and business course intended for those who have an interest in enterprise and the ambition to found technology companies or take up leadership, executive or consultancy roles in the life sciences sector. Details>
University of Cambridge Faculty of Biology
The aim of the MPhil degree is to give candidates a grounding in modern biochemical and biomedical research techniques, practical experience of a year-long, full-time experimental research project, and skills in scientific communication through both oral presentations and writing. Details>
University of Cambridge Faculty of Biology
The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology occasionally takes on MPhil students providing they have their own funding. Before applying for this course, applicants must have the support of a group leader in the Laboratory. Details>
University of Cambridge Faculty of Biology
The MPhil in Biological Science (Pathology) is a full-time one-year research programme. Students join an active biomedical research group and conduct an original research project. Read more
University of Cambridge Department of Medicine
The overall aims of the programme are to. provide professionally relevant teaching and learning informed by research in an integrated clinical and research environment. Details>
University of Cambridge Department of Public Health & Primary Care
Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to control and prevent health problems at the population level. Details>
University of Cambridge Department of History and Philosophy of Science
The MPhil in Health, Medicine and Society is a full-time one year course run jointly by the Departments of History and Philosophy of Science, Sociology and Social Anthropology. Details>
University of Cambridge Department of History and Philosophy of Science
The MPhil in History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine is a full-time one year course that provides students with the opportunity to carry out focused research under close supervision by senior members of the University. Details>
University of Cambridge Department of Medicine
The MPhil in Translational Biomedical Research is a broad degree title covering research preparation in clinically related areas. Details>
