Scholarship

Joint A*STAR - King's College London PhD Studentships in Biomedical Science 2026/27

King's College London Original Source
Award

£22,780 - £22,780

Deadline

Feb 22, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

United Kingdom and Singapore

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

King's College London is seeking outstanding and motivated students to join our university and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). This collaborative program offers a unique PhD experience, providing students with the opportunity to conduct research both at King's and with an A*STAR Research Institute and Supervisor in Singapore. Up to three 4-year fully funded PhDs are available to commence in October 2026 (two studentships at UK Tuition Fees and one at International Tuition Fees). The successful candidates will have both a King's College London and an A*STAR Supervisor. All projects offer the opportunity to spend a minimum of 18 months and a maximum of 24 months at A*STAR in Singapore as part of the research and training programme. Projects available will fall within one of the following themes: (1) Cells, Molecules and the Basis of Health and Disease, or (2) Neuroscience and Mental Health.

Duration 48 - 49 mo
3 awards
Decision Announcement by 17 April 2026

Who Can Apply

Region
United Kingdom and Singapore
Citizenship
United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia
Project in
United Kingdom, Singapore
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Interview

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv research_proposal references

Review process

Applications submitted via King's Apply, followed by interviews in April 2026

Additional benefits

  • travel_support
  • health_insurance
  • housing

Restrictions

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