Joint PhD Programme in Structural, Computational, Cell and Chemical Biology

Funded by the BBSRC

Programme structure

Year 1

Your first year in the programme will provide both training in the principals of biological sciences at the ISMB, and the opportunity to begin your own research. You will carry out two 4-month rotations, one with your PhD project leader, and the other with a collaborating scientist in a complementary field. These rotations will provide you with the interdisciplinary and technical expertise to develop your PhD project.

You will also receive training from leading experts on elements of Structural, Computational, Cell and Chemical Biology and tuition in the skills needed to be an effective research scientist, including presentation skills, how to read and write a scientific paper and time management.

Year 2-4

Years 2-4 of the programme will be devoted to your PhD research project. You will give annual presentations to report on your progress and will have other opportunities to present your latest findings.

Further information

The programme is supervised by a Steering Committee led by the Director, Professor Gabriel Waksman. The Steering Committee selects students for the programme and monitors their progress throughout the 4 years.

To discuss the programme informally please contact the Academic Coordinator, Dr Carolyn Moores.