Subject areas:
Biomedical and life sciences.
Dental training and science.
Dentistry.
Imaging sciences.
Medicine.
Pharmacy, pharmacology and forensic science.
Psychiatry, psychology and neuroscience.
Therapeutic health.
Engineering.
Chemistry.
Funding type:
Tuition fee.
Bench Fees / Research Training & Support Grant.
Stipend.
Awarding body:
King's College London and Affiliates.
King's College London is seeking outstanding and motivated students to join our university and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).
Award details
Timeline:
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04 February 2024 (23:59 UK Time)
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Deadline to submit an admissions application for a suitable MPhil/PhD via King’s Apply.
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11 February 2024 (23:59 UK Time)
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Deadline for references.
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w/c 25 March 2024
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Interviews.
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By 28 March 2024
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Announcement of decisions.
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King’s is a research-intensive university with a global reputation for academic discovery and teaching. King’s College London and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) are collaborating to offer a unique PhD experience, providing students with the opportunity to conduct research both at King’s and with an A*STAR Research Institute and Supervisor in Singapore.
Fully-funded Studentships:
Up to three 4-year fully-funded PhDs are available to commence in October 2024. The successful candidates will have both a King’s College London and an A*STAR Supervisor.
Projects available for funding can be found in our Project Catalogue. All projects offer the opportunity to spend a minimum of 18 months and a maximum of 24 months at A*STAR in Singapore as part of the research and training programme.
Projects available will fall within one of the following themes:
- Cells, Molecules and the Basis of Health and Disease
- Neuroscience and Mental Health
- Biomedical Engineering and Medical Imaging
Award value
Each studentship is fully funded for four years, including tuition fees and a tax-free stipend (which is in line with UKRI funding for research training whilst at King's College London). A Research Training Student Grant (RTSG) is also provided for research consumables and for attending UK and international conferences. At King’s College London, the consumables allowance totals £7000 (1st year £5,000 and 4th year £2,000).
In addition, the student will be spending up to two years conducting their PhD research and training with an A*STAR Research Institute and Supervisor. During this time, A*STAR will offer the following:
- One-time allowance comprising an airfare grant of S$1,500;
- One-time settling-in allowance of S$1,000;
- One-time computer allowance of S$800;
- Monthly housing allowance of S$600;
- Monthly stipend of S$2,700;
- Conference allowance;
- Medical insurance;
- Miscellaneous research costs of the PhD work are covered by the A*STAR Research Entities.
Eligibility criteria
All projects are open to citizens from the UK, the EU, the USA, Canada, Latin America, and Australia.
Application process
To apply, visit our webpage for guidance and submit an online application via King’s Apply.
Application forms
ASTAR Project Catalogue 24-25 (0.88 MB)
Selection process
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Centre for Doctoral Studies: doctoralstudies@kcl.ac.uk