Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship in Depression Research, to begin in October 2026. The studentship has been generously funded through a philanthropic donation and will cover full fees (UK or international) and a stipend for four years. The studentship is suited to an exceptional candidate proposing mechanistic research relevant to the understanding and/or treatment of Major Depressive Disorder. We particularly welcome proposals that align with the research interests of the Prediction and Learning Lab, led by Professor Rebecca Lawson, which focuses on prediction, learning, and mental health using computational approaches. Please note that this studentship does not support research involving animal models. About The Studentship The studentship provides: Tuition fees up to the value of the Home or International student rate. An annual tax-free stipend at the UKRI rate (£20,780 in 2025-26 for full time students) for four years. Eligibility Open to applicants worldwide (UK and international). Candidates should demonstrate outstanding academic potential and a clear fit to the studentship remit. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 4 years in the first instance. Application process You can find out more about the Department of Psychology at https://www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/ Please address any questions about this studentship to Professor Rebecca Lawson at rl337@cam.ac.uk Applications for this studentship should be made to the Department of Psychology. The course code is BLPC22 (PhD in Psychology). https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/application-process/how-do-i-apply Please quote reference PJ47741 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.