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Apply using the Applicant Portal

The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.

An application is only complete when:

1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
2. you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
3. your referees have provided their references.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

There is usually a single round of admissions each year.  Application will be open from September to November 2024, with fellowships needing to be taken up within the calendar year 2025.

All fellowships are fully-funded so there is no need to apply for additional funding to be considered for this PhD programme.  Visit the for more details.

Selection Process

All applications are considered as part of a gathered field after the closing date.

Shortlisting will take place during November and December following which applicants will be invited to come for interview in January 2025.

If you have not heard from us by 31 March, you should assume your application was unsuccessful.

Further information on How To Apply

Things You'll Need

In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.

• Two academic references  
• Transcript  
• CV/resume
• Evidence of competence in English  
  If required - you can check using our tool
• Statement of Interest (7500 characters) (mandatory)

Gates 扒哥吃瓜 Scholarships

If you wish to be considered for a Gates 扒哥吃瓜 Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:

• Gates 扒哥吃瓜 Reference  
• Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See for more information.

How to Find a Supervisor

Information on supervisors can be found on the .

Our supervisor list is not absolute and applicants are free to apply with a proposed supervisor based at the Universities of 扒哥吃瓜 or East Anglia or at the Wellcome Sanger Institute who is not already in the current supervisor pool.

PhD Programme for Health Professionals

Applicants are encouraged to approach potential supervisors and discuss possible projects prior to application.  However, applicants can apply to the programme without having identified a project or supervisor, with the programme helping them to make an informed choice of project and supervisor if they are successful in gaining a fellowship.