Coventry University
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Funded PhD in Immunotherapy and Radiotherapy-induced Cardiotoxicity in Lung Cancer Patients at Coventry University Coventry University in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
Funded PhD project via UKRI/BBSRC Doctoral Landscape Awards through the Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership. Includes full tuition fees at UK rate, a tax-free annual stipend currently £21,805 for 2026-27, travel/conference budget, consumables budget, and use of a MacBook Pro. Coventry University covers the difference between UK and international tuition fee rates.
Country
United Kingdom
University
Coventry University
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Funded PhD project at Coventry University in the Centre for Discoveries in Life Science on immunotherapy and radiotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity in lung cancer patients. The project focuses on cancer biology, molecular biology, microbiology, miRNA biomarkers, multi-omics, and machine learning approaches to identify circulating biomarkers linked to treatment-related cardiac and lung toxicity.
The research is part of the Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership (MIBTP), a BBSRC-funded Doctoral Training Partnership involving Coventry University, the University of Warwick, the University of Birmingham, the University of Leicester, Aston University, and Harper Adams University. The post is advertised as a Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide) and is based in Coventry, United Kingdom.
Funding includes full tuition fees at UK rate, a tax-free annual stipend (currently £21,805 in academic year 2026-27), a travel/conference budget, a consumables budget, and use of a MacBook Pro for the duration of the programme. Coventry University will cover the difference between UK and international tuition fee rates.
Entry requirements include a minimum 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline, at least 60% in the project element or equivalent, and 60% overall module average. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the English language requirement: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each section, or TOEFL iBT 95 overall with 21 in each section.
To apply, candidates should first check eligibility, then complete the ED&I form (which also serves as an expression of interest), and finally submit the application form. For administrative questions, contact [email protected]. The project page also links to the MIBTP privacy policy and FAQs.
Funding details
Funded PhD project via UKRI/BBSRC Doctoral Landscape Awards through the Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership. Includes full tuition fees at UK rate, a tax-free annual stipend currently £21,805 for 2026-27, travel/conference budget, consumables budget, and use of a MacBook Pro. Coventry University covers the difference between UK and international tuition fee rates.
What's required
Applicants need a minimum 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline/subject area, with at least 60% in the project element or equivalent and a minimum 60% overall module average. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency with IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each section, or TOEFL iBT 95 overall with at least 21 in each section. Students from a wide diversity of academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Check your eligibility, complete the ED&I form as an expression of interest, and then complete the application form. Review the MIBTP Data Privacy Policy and contact [email protected] for administrative questions.
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