Scholarship

Professors Sir John Gurdon FRS and C. H. Lee PhD Studentship

University of Cambridge - Magdalene College Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Jan 07, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

United Kingdom

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Professors Sir John Gurdon FRS and C. H. Lee PhD Studentship at Magdalene College supports one academically outstanding female UK PhD student from a low-income background studying medical or biological sciences. The award covers University composition fees (including College fees) and an annual maintenance stipend, adjusted based on the recipient's other funding sources. This is a competitive award based on academic merit offered through the University of Cambridge. Applicants should express interest when submitting their University postgraduate application and must be willing to transfer to Magdalene College if not already applying there. The recipient is required to provide a brief annual report to the donor on the completion of the academic year.

Duration 36 - 37 mo
1 award
Decision May-July

Who Can Apply

Region
United Kingdom
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Residency
United Kingdom
Applicants
individual
Gender
female
Priority for
women_in_stem, low_income

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Review process

Assessed through University postgraduate application process with additional questions in the Applicant Portal. Based on academic merit.

Restrictions

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Post-award obligations

  • final_report