The Rosalind Franklin Institute (The Franklin) is the national institute for technology development for the life sciences in the UK – funded by the government through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The principal goal is to bring about transformative changes in technologies which will allow us to see the biological world in new ways: from single molecules to entire systems. The insights generated will speed up drug design and development and push forward our understanding of human health and disease.
As a Franklin PhD student you will:
1. * Work on highly interdisciplinary projects with real-world impact
2. * Be guided by world-leading supervisors
3. * Access state-of-the-art facilities and industrial collaborations
4. * Connect with top universities across the UK
We welcome curious, open-minded students from any background in science, mathematics, engineering or computing to join us in developing cutting-edge instruments and technologies.
What the Franklin PhD Programme Offers
5. * A unique research-focused environment, plus collaborations with leading universities and global companies
6. * Access to brand-new labs and industrial partnerships
7. * Advanced interdisciplinary skills training
8. * A wide choice of projects tailored to your interests
9. * A generous, tax-free stipend and additional benefits
10. * Individual mentoring and support
11. * Free membership in Oxford college student societies (note: no Oxford registration or accommodation included)
This is a fully funded four-year programme designed to equip you with the skills, networks and experience to shape the future of science.
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We look forward to hearing about your skills, experiences and motivation to join us.
Good luck!