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LMB International PhD Programme

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is one of the birthplaces of modern molecular biology. It continues to be a prolific source of new ideas, discoveries and inventions, establishing its reputation as a leading international research centre with 9 associated Nobel Prizes shared between 13 LMB scientists and numerous other prestigious scientific awards.

The LMB International PhD Programme provides an opportunity to do cutting-edge research for 20-30 new graduate students from universities all over the world.
LMB aims to train the scientific leaders of the future: we seek the best students, give them rewarding research projects and provide a supportive environment with access to world-class facilities and experts.

Graduate students register for their PhD with the University of Cambridge and belong to one of its Colleges.

In 2012 LMB scientists will move into the stunning new MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology building: with state-of-the-art facilities it will provide a globally competitive research centre for making the discoveries of the 21st century.


Please note The application deadline for all non-Argentinian students for the 2012-entry LMB PhD programme has now passed.

The application deadline for Argentinian nationals applying for the César Milstein Studentship in PNAC Division is 31 March 2012 – see Funding page for details on how to apply

This site will be updated with the projects available for the 2013-entry LMB PhD programme in the autumn of 2012. In the mean time, these pages will give prospective PhD students information on entry requirements, funding options and how the LMB PhD programme is organised.

(Anyone with their own funding for LMB PhD programme starting October 2012, can contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Please use the links below to see further information about the LMB PhD Programme, how to apply, available PhD projects, entrance requirements and available funding:

Last Updated on Monday, 27 February 2012 12:41