How to apply

We are now accepting applications for 1 June and 1 October 2025

Prospective candidates should have a 1st or at least a 2:1 undergraduate qualification in Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related programme. Preference will be given to candidates with a background conducive to multidisciplinary research.

Candidates will be evaluated with regards to their fit with the CDT’s mission, their motivation to carry out PhD research, and their overall technical and scientific capabilities. We are offering an MRes programme to support research students that meet our entry criteria but would benefit from additional technical training.

Generous Studentships to Attract Top Talent

Each studentship is fully funded for 4 years.
This includes tuition fees, a stipend and a generous allowance for project consumables.

  • Tuition Fees: these will be covered for both Home and International students.
  • Stipend: students will receive a tax-free living allowance of £23,237 per year (Academic Year 2024/25).
  • Research Training Support Grant (RTSG): up to £20,000 over 4 years for research consumables and attending national and international conferences.

Eligibility

We welcome eligible Home and International applicants from any personal background who are pleased to join diverse and friendly research groups.

Open to Home and International applicants.

Applicable level of study: Postgraduate research.

How to apply

Lodge your application by Monday 9 December 2024 (23:59 GMT).

Create an account with King’s Apply.

Submit an application for the Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences Research MPhil/PhD (Full-time).

Select your preferred start date of either 1 June 2025 or 1 October 2025.

Please ensure to complete the following sections of the application with all the relevant information.

  • A PDF copy of your CV should be uploaded to the Employment History section.
  • A 500-word personal statement outlining your motivation for undertaking postgraduate research with the CDT should be uploaded to the Supporting Statement section.
  • Funding:
    • Please choose Option 5 ‘I am applying for a funding award or scholarship administered by King’s College London.
    • Under ‘Award Scheme Code or Name’ enter BMEIS_CDT_AE-PSI.
    • Prospective Hinduja Scholars should enter the code BMEIS_CDT_AE-PSI_HINDUJA.
    • Failing to include one of these codes might result in you not being considered for funding.

Questions marked * are mandatory and you will not be able to submit without answering.

Non-EU international applicants are advised that ATAS may be required. While there is no charge to apply for ATAS, processing can take up to 3 months.

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Next steps

  1. Applications submitted by the closing date of Monday 9 December 2024 will be considered by the CDT. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a 10-minute pre-recorded presentation. We will contact shortlisted applicants with information about this part of the recruitment process.
  2. The CDT will review the presentations submitted and successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview. Interviews are projected to take place in January 2025.
  3. Project selection will be through 1-2-1 consultation between offer holders and Prof Christos Bergeles (Deputy Director, Operations) followed by informal discussion with prospective supervisors.

For any questions about the recruitment process please email us at sie-phd@kcl.ac.uk