Molecular functions in disease

University of Glasgow Wellcome Trust 4-year PhD Programme

Applications are now closed for 2013.  The application process will open for 2014 intake in late 2013.

Molecular functions in disease is an interdisciplinary 4-year PhD programme addressing fundamental problems in biomedical science using contemporary methods. Research projects are available in a wide variety of disciplines including structural biology, medicinal and chemical biology, cell biology, biochemistry and molecular genetics. These approaches are being applied to answering questions relevant to understanding the pathogenic processes in a diverse array of diseases including those associated with microbial, parasitic and viral infections, inherited disorders, autoimmune responses, and other acquired disorders including diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimer.

The Programme is fully funded by the University of Glasgow and the Wellcome Trust. It includes an initial year of intensive training, followed by a 3-year PhD research project. Our aim is to provide researchers with a strong and balanced launch to their career and offers significant advantages over the conventional PhD. The Programme attracts students of high calibre from around the world and from diverse scientific backgrounds, and we play to these strengths, allowing the students considerable input into the design of their PhD projects.

The funding package provides a generous stipend (currently over £19,000 per annum) plus research expenses. Full tuition fees are paid for all students and excellent overseas students are encouraged to apply.

These pages provide additional information on all aspects of the course. You can also consult the individual research pages of all our supervisors.

If you have any questions about the Programme not covered in these pages then please contact ONE of the Programme Directors:

Programme Director:
Professor Darren G. Monckton
Institute of Molecular, Cell & Systems Biology
University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Tel: +44 141 330 6213
Email: darren.monckton@glasgow.ac.uk

Programme Deputy Director:
Dr Olwyn Byron
School of Life Sciences
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Tel: +44 141 330 3752
Email: olwyn.byron@glasgow.ac.uk

Administrative Contact:
Linda Atkinson
Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Tel: +44 141 330 8472
Email: linda.atkinson@glasgow.ac.uk