PhD for Clinicians (3 Years Fully Funded)

The Francis Crick Institute invites applications for its Doctoral Fellowships for Clinicians, offering a unique opportunity for talented clinicians to carry out exciting research projects as part of the Crick’s clinical PhD programme. 

About the Fellowships: This fully funded three-year PhD programme offers talented clinicians the opportunity to pursue biomedical discovery research in a world-class research environment. Research at the Crick spans multiple disciplines and aims to improve our understanding, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease.  

The Programme: Fellows are based at the Crick and supported by a Crick primary supervisor, a secondary supervisor from one of our partner universities, and a dedicated thesis committee. They benefit from well-resourced research labs, state-of-the-art science technology platforms, and a supportive and stimulating research environment. 

Funding: Our fellowships are fully funded for three years, covering salary, tuition fees and research costs. Successful candidates will receive a salary commensurate with their current experience/stage of training (up to but not including NHS consultant level). 

Eligibility: We welcome applications from talented and motivated clinicians who are passionate about research, have a strong academic track record and hold GMC registration or equivalent. 

Key dates:

Application deadline: 14 November 2025

Interviews: 6 February 2026

Programme start: September 2026 

To find out more, please click the 'Apply' button above

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