King’s will fund 6 studentships. Applicants should have expertise in molecular & cellular biology and carry a strong interest in human models of CVD.

Imperial will fund 4 studentships. Applicants should have expertise in bioengineering and carry a strong interest in human models of CVD.

Each cohort will engage in year-1 of training through attending core and elective modules, workshops and 2 x mini-projects. In years 2-4, students will continue with one of their mini-projects towards a PhD.

Bioengineering students from Imperial will pair-up with a supervisor from King’s holding a model of CVD – facilitating the design or improvement of CVD models, which can incorporate data science (e.g. multi-omics and patient record data).

Please visit our programme website for complete information and access to the application form.

• Stipend: at BHF rate
• Bench Fees: An allowance will be provided for research consumables
• Tuition fees: Home tuition and international fees will be fully covered by this programme

The programme welcomes applications from a diverse range of backgrounds. Applicants will be reviewed on qualifications, experience and potential to undertake a research degree.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must possess, or be expected to achieve, a 1^st or good upper 2^nd class degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Where applicants have (or expect to obtain) a MSc degree, a distinction or merit is required.

English Language Requirements:

If English is not your first language you will be required to provide evidence that you meet the minimum English requirements of the Faculty details can be found on our website.  If you are unable to provide this confirmation before applying any offer you are made would be conditional upon you meeting these requirements prior to enrolment and no later than 4 weeks before the course starts.

There are two stages to the application process:

Stage one consists of completing an online application form to inform us of your qualifications and relevant experience and your motivation for applying. Please upload your CV.

The successful candidates will be invited to panel interviews in Stage Two. Applicants who are offered an interview will be invited to apply via Kings, where final checks on academic qualifications, English language requirements and fee status will be made. Completing this process is required to be awarded a studentship.

Key dates:

Stage One

• 03 March 20206: Online applications open
• 30 March 2026 at 13:00 (GMT): Online applications close
• W/c 12 April 2026: Outcomes to stage one application

Stage Two

• W/c 12 April 2026: King’s Apply applications open
• 27 April 2026 17:00 (GMT): King’s Apply applications close
• 11 May 2026: Interview with panel selection