We offer postgraduate students the opportunity to work with world leading scientists and harness our excellent mix of capabilities in basic research and clinical facilities to tackle some of the biggest global health challenges.
You can apply for funding via a number of different routes to help cover your postgraduate study costs.
CITIID PhD programmes
PhD in Immunity and Infection
The PhD in Immunity and Infection at CITIID is a 4-year programme, offering students a unique opportunity to harness our excellent mix of capabilities in basic research and clinical facilities to tackle some of the biggest global health challenges. We offer 3 fully funded studentships at the Home fee rate, for projects commencing in October 2026.
GSK-funded PhD studentship (CG-AGE)
Fully funded, four-year PhD studentships as part of CG-AGE, a collaborative project between the Department of Medicine and GlaxoSmithKline, focused on the mechanisms and phenotypes of immune ageing.
GSK-funded PhD studentship (CG-TIC)
Fully funded, four-year PhD studentships as part of CG-TIC, an interdisciplinary collaboration that combines University of Cambridge and GSK expertise in human immunology and immune-mediated diseases, AI and clinical development, with access to patient data and samples provided by Cambridge University Hospitals.
Trinity PhD studentship
TBC
MPhil courses we host
MPhil in Translational Medical Research
The MPhil in Translational Medical Research is a 1-year programme tailored for the next generation of scientists and practitioners in Translational Medicine. The course provides hands-on experience in state-of-the-art research complemented with a strong foundation of lectures, practical courses, literature reviews, and transferable skills workshops, all delivered by internationally recognized experts in the field.
