PhD Programme:  Frequently Asked Questions

We hope the following questions and answers will help with any general questions you may have when applying for a PhD position at the LMB.

University of Cambridge International students information and FAQs

When is the deadline for completed applications for a PhD at the LMB?

How do I apply for a PhD position at the LMB?

What are the University of Cambridge entrance requirements?

My first language is not English. What are the language requirements for the LMB PhD programme?

I am an international student, am I eligible for a full MRC Studentship?

I am an EU student, am I eligible for a full MRC Studentship?

How much is the MRC Studentship and LMB Cambridge Scholarship stipend?

If I am an international/EU student and have been employed in the UK for more than 3 years, would I be eligible for an MRC Studentship?

How much financial support would I need as an international student to study for a PhD at the LMB?

I am only interested in one of the PhD projects available, can I just apply for that?

Who can provide my two academic references?

When and where will the interviews take place?

I have not heard whether I have been invited to the Recruitment Day for interview.

After the PhD Recruitment Day, when will I know whether I have been successful?

If successful, when would I start my PhD?

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