Sainsbury Wellcome Centre Systems Neuroscience PhD Programme — September 2027 intake

Fully funded four-year PhD programme in systems neuroscience at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre in central London. The first year centres on courses (Boot Camp, Systems and Theoretical Neuroscience, Experimental Neuroscience) and lab rotations, with intensive training in imaging, physiology, molecular and behavioural methods shared with Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit students; students design their project and begin research at the start of year two with SWC or affiliated faculty. Studentships cover UCL tuition fees for home and international students and include an annual tax-free stipend of £30,839 and a travel budget for conferences and workshops. Applicants can ask to be considered for the Joint SWC–GCNU PhD Programme. Applications for the September 2027 intake close at 17:00 GMT on 9 November 2026.

An undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as neuroscience or other life sciences, physics, mathematics or computer science, and a keen interest in neuroscience. Candidates offered a place must meet UCL's standard admissions requirements, including English language requirements for international applicants. Applications from students who already hold or are seeking outside funding are also welcome.