Birkbeck University of London
5 months ago
Early brain development Birkbeck, University of London in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Neuroscience
Funding
The Diversity100 studentship covers full tuition fees (£4,786/year for 2024/25) and provides a tax-free stipend (£21,237/year for 2024/25) for up to three years full-time or five years part-time. Up to five awards are available for entry in 2025/26. The funding is for Home fees Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic PhD students.
Deadline
Jun 2, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
Birkbeck University of London
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Funding details
The Diversity100 studentship covers full tuition fees (£4,786/year for 2024/25) and provides a tax-free stipend (£21,237/year for 2024/25) for up to three years full-time or five years part-time. Up to five awards are available for entry in 2025/26. The funding is for Home fees Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic PhD students.
What's required
Applicants must qualify for Home fees and be from a Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic group as specified. New PhD students or current Birkbeck PhD students with at least 50% research remaining by Autumn 2025 are eligible. A strong academic background or exceptional research potential through professional, community, or practice-based experience is required. Application includes a completed PhD programme application (with research proposal), Diversity100 application form, and identification of a potential supervisor. Additional requirements may apply depending on the chosen PhD programme. Applicants should allow several weeks for preparation and are encouraged to attend briefing sessions.
How to apply
Apply for a place on a Birkbeck MPhil/PhD programme and identify a potential supervisor. Complete the online Diversity100 studentship application form, including a research proposal and statement of preparedness. Submit both applications by the deadline. Refer to the eligibility link for details.
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I’m recruiting a PhD student to join me at the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development (CBCD) as part of Birkbeck, University of London 's Diversity100 studentship scheme. The PhD will be part of an exciting project funded by Wellcome Trust - using cutting-edge multimodal neuroimaging to investigate early brain development. This is a great opportunity to be part of innovative research at the intersection of brain metabolism and cognitive development.
The Diversity100 scheme is a fantastic opportunity for researchers from minoritised backgrounds. Please see the link below for eligibility criteria:
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If you're interested, please get in touch! ??
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