Connectionists: Applications Open: Systems Neuroscience PhD Programme in London - fully funded

[Alison Cranage]

Applications are now open for the 2027 intake of the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre (SWC) PhD programme at University College London (UCL).

This fully funded 4-year programme offers students:

  *   a comprehensive introduction to systems neuroscience
  *   intensive training in experimental techniques, including imaging, physiology, molecular, and behavioural methods in systems neuroscience
  *   a supportive and collaborative environment with teaching by SWC faculty together with colleagues at the Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit<https://us.list-manage.com/eWNB4k2A2Zf?e=75b876a41a&c2id=4030ee29f9d93eb026c59da568dfbb6c> and other affiliated institutions<https://us.list-manage.com/yHbuDdem5UC?e=75b876a41a&c2id=4030ee29f9d93eb026c59da568dfbb6c>.
SWC students are fully funded and receive an annual stipend of £30,839 (tax-free), as well as funds to attend international courses or meetings. We also cover the cost of tuition fees for both home and international students.

Application deadline: 9 November 2026.

More information on the SWC PhD programme and details on how to apply can be found on the SWC website<https://us.list-manage.com/zT0hm17flUD?e=75b876a41a&c2id=4030ee29f9d93eb026c59da568dfbb6c>. If you have any queries about the SWC PhD programme or the application process, please contact us: SWC-PhDprogramme at ucl.ac.uk<mailto:SWC-PhDprogramme at ucl.ac.uk>

Many thanks,
Ali


ALISON CRANAGE
Research Communications and Engagement Manager
Sainsbury Wellcome Centre
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