Francis Crick Institute PhD Programme 2027 — Spring Round
The Francis Crick Institute PhD Programme offers fully funded four-year biomedical doctorates in London; the spring 2027 round opens in February 2027 with a mid-March deadline.
| Amount / funding | GBP 27,715 tax-free student stipend per year for four years, plus fees and research costs (per programme notices) |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Spring round: online application form and website go live by 17 February 2027; application deadline midday Tuesday 16 March 2027; Group Leader shortlisting 19 March to 8 April 2027; panel interviews 6 May 2027 |
| Start date | September 2027 (per programme notices) |
| Level | PhD |
| Funding type | full |
| Field | 05 Natural Sciences |
About this scholarship
The Francis Crick Institute PhD Programme offers fully funded four-year biomedical doctorates in London; the spring 2027 round opens in February 2027 with a mid-March deadline.
Minimum requirements
PhD programme in biomedical discovery research at the Francis Crick Institute; candidates of all nationalities may apply; applicants select up to four Group Leaders; spring round only (main round closed 30 October 2026)
Application checklist
- Selection of up to four Group Leaders on the application form
- Two set questions: motivation for a research career and research area (maximum 1,500 characters); research experience, knowledge and skills (maximum 1,000 characters)
- References (check the spring-round page for the reference deadline when it goes live)
- check the spring-round page for the full document list
Application tips
- Wait for the spring-round form: it goes live by 17 February 2027 — the main round (30 October 2026) is closed
- Select up to four Group Leaders carefully, since the offering Group Leader becomes your supervisor
- Draft the two set answers within their character limits (1,500 and 1,000 characters)
- Note the spring-round panel interviews are on 6 May 2027 via Zoom
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: biomedical research, life sciences