PhD: Viral Persistence & Spread (Herpes/Polyoma)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge invites applications for a fully funded PhD studentship in the Department of Pathology, to start in October 2027. The project will explore how herpesviruses and polyomaviruses promote spread within the host while evading immune detection.

Applicants must meet UK Home fees and language requirements, with a closing date of 2 December 2026. Funding will cover the stipend at the current Research Council rate and Home University Fees for 4 years.

Qualifications

• Applicant should hold (or expect to obtain) the equivalent of a UK upper 2.1 or higher in an undergraduate honours or Masters degree in a relevant subject.
• The studentship is open to those eligible for the Home rate of University fees.
• By the time of interview all potential students must have fulfilled the language requirements for admission.
• Closing date: 2nd December 2026.

Education

UK upper 2:1 honours or Master’s degree in a relevant subject

Job description

University of Cambridge invites applications for a fully funded PhD studentship in the Department of Pathology, to start in October 2027. The project will explore how herpesviruses and polyomaviruses promote spread within the host while evading immune detection.

Applicants must meet UK Home fees and language requirements, with a closing date of 2 December 2026. Funding will cover the stipend at the current Research Council rate and Home University Fees for 4 years.