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MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (Imperial) — 2 PhD Studentships in Spatial Genomics (London)

MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences / Imperial College London

Application status Open now
Deadline 18 Nov 2026
Information Not yet verified
Destination United Kingdom · London
Study level PhD
Funding Fully funded, Stipend
Field of study AI & Data Science, Biology & Life Sciences, Medicine & Health
Work mode On-site
Language English
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About this opportunity

The group develops single-cell spatial technologies to study how tissues change over a lifetime and how chemical exposures promote disease. One studentship is co-supervised with Juanma Vaquerizas and one with Tim Coorens (EMBL-EBI).

Announced on LinkedIn by Dr Andy Russell (Group Leader, MRC LMS), who is recruiting for this position. Check funding eligibility for international applicants in the official studentship advert.

Who can apply

Graduates in biology, genomics, bioinformatics or related fields (see the studentship advert).

Eligible nationalities
All nationalities
Study level
PhD

What the funding covers

Funded PhD studentship (see official advert).

  • Tuition Not stated — check the official page
  • Stipend or salary Covered
  • Travel Not stated — check the official page
  • Accommodation Not stated — check the official page
  • Health insurance Not stated — check the official page

"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.

Documents & tests

The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.

  • CV (with any publications, projects or theses)
  • Motivation letter written for this specific project
  • Undergraduate and master's transcripts and degree certificates
  • Two or three referees or recommendation letters
  • Research statement or proposal, if requested
  • English test score or proof of English-medium study
Tests
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Application fee
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How to apply

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  1. Read the full eligibility rules on russell.science and confirm you meet every mandatory condition.
  2. Confirm this year's deadline and time zone on the official page — dates change every cycle.
  3. Prepare your documents and book any language test early; results can take two weeks or more.
  4. Write your statement, CV and other texts specifically for this opportunity.
  5. Submit through the official portal only, keep the confirmation email, and track your application here.

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Quick answers

Who can apply for MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences?

Open to all nationalities. Level: PhD. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.

Is MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences fully funded?

Funding type: Fully funded, Stipend. Covers: stipend or salary.

What is the deadline for MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences?

The deadline is 18 Nov 2026. Status: Open now. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.

Does MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences require IELTS or another test?

Our record does not state a test requirement — check the official page and your chosen university.

How do I apply for MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences?

Apply only on the official website (russell.science). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".

Is there an application fee?

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Last checked
19 Oct 2026
Listing updated
19 Oct 2026

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