PhD Studentships at the University of Leicester: Funded Population Health, Genetics and Healthcare Research Opportunities 2027
The University of Leicester College of Life Sciences offers PhD studentships for 2027 entry across four distinct research projects in Population Health Sciences, Genetics, and Healthcare. Successful candidates receive 3.5 years of tuition fees at UK rates and a stipend of £21,805 per year.
Overview
The University of Leicester College of Life Sciences invites prospective doctoral researchers to apply for PhD studentships commencing on 4 January 2027. The programme spans four specialized projects covering diabetes and metabolic health, bacteriophage genome biology, nutrition and hearing health inequalities, and perinatal palliative care.
Benefits
- 3.5 years of tuition fees covered at UK fee rates.
- A 3.5-year stipend at UKRI rates, set at £21,805 per year for the 2026/27 academic year.
Eligibility
The opportunity is open to both domestic and international applicants. However, international students should note that the studentship only covers tuition fees at UK fee rates. International applicants are responsible for covering the annual fee difference between UK and overseas tuition (£19,012 for the 2026/27 academic year), as well as travel, visa, and NHS surcharge costs.
How to Apply
Applicants must carefully review all four research projects and select their preferred topic, supervisory team, and matching PhD programme:
- Projects 1 & 3: Population Health Sciences PhD
- Project 2: Genetics PhD
- Project 4: Healthcare PhD
Candidates must submit their application online, including the correct supervisor name and preferred project title in the designated section. Detailed entry requirements and guidance should be checked prior to submission.
Deadline
The application deadline is 5 October 2026.