AstraZeneca-Funded Non-Clinical PhD studentships (2025 intake)
Remit: The aim of this programme is to fund 4-year Non-Clinical PhD studentships at the University of Cambridge (UoC) for talented graduates in research areas which align with the strategic interests of AstraZeneca (AZ). The three broad areas of research interests are
- Innovative Technologies and Platforms
- Novel Biological and Chemistry Research
- Science, Data and Technology
Research topics aligning to these three broad areas can be found in the guidance document which can be downloaded here
Application and Submissions
1. AZ funded Non Clinical PhD studentship Partnering form
Individual investigators should identify an AZ/Cambridge partner before submitting their project. If you do not have an AZ partner, the programme management team can assist with the identification of a suitable partner. Please fill out the online form to identify a partner before 24th May 2024. You do not need to complete this form if you have already identified a partner.
PARTNERSHIP FORM CAN BE COMPLETED HERE
The University of Cambridge Principal Investigator will be the lead investigator for this studentship should it be awarded. Support for the proposal will be required from the relevant University of Cambridge Head of Department prior to submission.
2. AZ funded Non clinical PhD studentship Application form
University of Cambridge PI’s will require RAVEN account to download the application form and complete the application process. The application form will be available on the CATS website from 6th March to download.
APPLICATION FORM CAN BE DOWNLOADED HERE
3. Submission
Once completed, the form can thereafter be uploaded directly on this website. The forms should be fully completed and signed before uploading to CATS website in PDF format.
University of Cambridge PI’s will require a RAVEN account to submit the application form.
PLEASE SUBMIT THE COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM HERE
If you have queries or have troubles submitting, please contact AZ programme manager by email.
University of Cambridge: Meghana Patel (azphdstudentships@admin.cam.ac.uk).
Deadline
The deadline for receipt of application form is Monday 21st June 2024.
