PhD for Clinicians (3 years fully funded)

The Francis Crick Institute; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical research institute is inviting applications for Doctoral Fellowships for Clinicians. This three-year fully funded PhD program offers clinicians a chance to pursue cutting-edge biomedical research. Candidates should have a strong academic background and GMC registration. Successful applicants will receive support from experienced supervisors and access to state-of-the-art facilities.

Benefits

Fully funded for three years

Salary commensurate with experience

Supportive research environment

Qualifications

• Strong academic track record.
• Hold GMC registration or equivalent.
• Passionate about research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biomedical discovery research.
• Work with a primary and secondary supervisor.
• Participate in a well-resourced research environment.

Education

PhD or equivalent training

Job description

Organisation/Company The Francis Crick Institute Department Human Resources Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 14 Nov 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/London) 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 clinical 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 toimprove 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 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.