Sepiedeh Keshavarzi

Sepiedeh Keshavarzi (Assistant Professor in Neuroscience, University of Cambridge) is advertising PhD opportunities in systems neuroscience for 2027/28 entry . The lab studies spatial cognition , spanning synaptic and circuit mechanisms through to behaviour , and is reviewing applications to shortlist candidates for several studentship opportunities. Funding routes mentioned include the Cambridge Biosciences DTP PhD Programme and other University of Cambridge studentships . The post does not specify stipend amounts or full funding details, but it clearly indicates that studentship support is available through these schemes. Applicants are asked to send a CV , grades/transcripts for all higher education degrees , and a cover letter outlining research interests and aspirations. The lab also notes that it has other projects available and is open to discussing applicants’ research interests, which suggests flexibility in project fit within systems neuroscience and spatial cognition. Deadlines listed are 30 September 2026 for US applicants wishing to be considered for the Gates Cambridge US Round , and 15 October 2026 for all other candidates. Useful links: project information and lab page are included in the post. This is a strong fit for students interested in neuroscience, cognition, behaviour, and related biological research at the University of Cambridge.