PhD for Clinicians (3 years fully funded)

The Francis Crick Institute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

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 PhD 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.

Funding covers salary, tuition fees and costs for training and travel, up to but not including NHS

Job description

Organisation/Company The Francis Crick Institute Department Human Resources Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 4 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/London) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

TheFrancis 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 PhD programme.

About the Fellowships: This fully funded three-year PhD programme offers talented cliniciansthe opportunity to pursue biomedical discovery research in a world-classresearchenvironment. Research at the Crick spans multiple disciplines and aims to improve ourunderstanding, 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 costs for research, training and travel. Successful candidates will receive a salary commensurate with their current clinical experience and 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.