PhD Applications for September 2026 Now Open
Applications for the September 2026 PhD intake are now open!
Start your application here: https://apply.sainsburywellcome.org/
You can submit your application between 23 September and 3 November 2025.
Entry requirements
We welcome candidates with a keen interest in neuroscience combined with an undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as Neuroscience or other life sciences, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science. Please note that candidates offered a place on the SWC PhD programme will be required to meet UCL's standard admissions requirements (including the English language requirements for international applicants).
Studentships
Full funding is available to all students, regardless of nationality. Our PhD studentships cover UCL tuition fees for both home and international students and include an annual tax-free stipend, starting at £28,400 in year one, as well as a travel budget for attending conferences and workshops.
We also welcome applications from students who already have secured outside funding or who are currently applying for other scholarships/studentships.
Contact us
If you have any further questions, please contact us at SWC-PhDprogramme@ucl.ac.uk.
