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Training

Studentship structure

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Chemical Biology: Empowering UK BioTech Innovation offers a unique and innovative 1+3+1 training programme, comprising a 1-year MRes in Chemical Biology and Bioentrepreneurship, followed by a 3-year PhD in Chemical Biology, and culminating in the opportunity for our graduates to undertake a visionary 1-year ELEVATE fellowship.

Our MRes course involves taught elements from October to January in:

Basic chemical biology, fundamental biology & biological mathematical modelling through to physical science technologies
Hackspace education, where our FutureLab Programme introdues students to technologies spanning the Physical/Mathmatical-Life Sciences and Human Machine interfaces with industry 4.0 approaches, including experience of rapid prototyping (additive manufacturing, electronics, robotics, laser cutting, microfluidics, microcontrollers), software engineering/modelling (Python/Machine Learning, Matlab, Fusion 360, biological “toy models”) and biohacking (protein engineering, proteomics, metabolomic assays)
Bioentrepreneurship, via our Biz-Catalyst programme and Industry Innovation Workshops

The taught component of the MRes is is followed by a research project that runs from January to September. This research project then continues in the PhD, providing our students with the opportunity to work on their research project for almost 4 years.

During the PhD students benefit from additional transferable skills training including Science Communication with the BBC, a Human Centred Design Course, Policy workshops, Lab of the Future Hackathon, the EVOLVE Programme, and the InnovaLAB tech accelerator.

Our studentships are fully-funded, covering all tuition fees and stipend for a total of 4 years. In addition, each studentship scholarship provides a consumable allowance, a conference and travel fund and additional funding for the EVOLVE programme. For further information, please visit the Studentships pages of our website.