20 PhD Studentships in Medical Sciences at University of Oxford

Studentships Wellcome Trust Doctoral Programmes 2008 Medical Sciences Division.
The Medical Sciences Division is pleased to announce the availability of 20 PhD studentships in the following 4 Year Doctoral Programmes:

1. Structural Biology: From Molecules to Cells; Find out more about this programme at : http://www.bioch.ox.ac.uk/WT-MoleculesToCells/
2. Infection, Immunology & Translational Medicine ; Find out more about this programme at : http://users.path.ox.ac.uk/%7Ewellcome/
3. Chromosome and Developmental Biology: The Cell in Heredity and Development ; Find out more about this programme at : http://www.bioch.ox.ac.uk/WT-ChromosomeAndDevelopmentalBiology/Welcome.html
4. Neuroscience ; Find out more about this programme at : http://www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/neuroscience

Each 4-year programme will comprise a first year common to all students within that programme and a 3-year self directed research project. The first year will include taught modules and laboratory rotations designed to equip students with the knowledge to make an informed choice of doctoral project.

These programmes are available for admission in October 2008 and are open to all Home/EU and overseas students. A starting stipend of approximately £17,442 per annum will be provided. Tuition fees will be paid at the Home/EU rate. The deadline for receipt of applications is 11th January 2008. Further information on "Studentships and How to Apply" is available at : http://www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/graduate/wellcomedoctoralprogrammes/how-to-apply.

Enquiries should be directed to :
Miss Clare McLean,
Graduate Studies Officer,
Medical Sciences Office, Level 3,
John Radcliffe Hospital,
Oxford, OX3 9DU
(01865 851045; E-mail : clare.mclean@medsci.ox.ac.uk)