Applications open on 1st March 2026, and close on 1st April 2026.
As progress on the below application form cannot be saved prior to submission, it is recommended that you complete your application in a word processing application (Microsoft Word, Google Docs), and copy and paste the relevant information into the appropriate boxes within the application form below.
Essential Application Documentation:
Please attach your personal statement, CV, degree transcript(s), and proof of English language ability (where applicable). Do NOT include documents with photographs where possible. We are unable to consider applications without the aforementioned documentation attached. Your personal statement should highlight your reason for being interested in a research studentship undertaking research to support pandemic planning.
We are currently accepting applications from home and international applicants
International applicants will be asked to attach their English language certificate in the application form below. We are unable to consider applications without an English certificate at the required level.
International applicants: the English language requirement for this course is for an overall IELTS (Academic UKVI) score of 6.5 with a score of at least 6.5 in the Reading and Writing components and no other component score below 6.0.
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*Information about accepted English language tests
Please note - after submitting your application by clicking the 'Submit' button at the bottom of the page, please scroll back down to the bottom of the page in order to request a copy of your application via e-mail (we recommend all applicants request a copy of their application for their records).
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