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University of Cambridge · Cambridge, United Kingdom

National Institutes of Health Oxford/Cambridge Programme

Doctoral · Medicine

National Institutes of Health Oxford/Cambridge Programme

University of Cambridge · Cambridge, United Kingdom

About this programme

This is a four-year PhD programme in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) whereby students spend two years at Cambridge and two years at the NIH. This innovative programme was established in 2002. Its aim is to train outstanding students in biomedical research, taking advantage of the excellent research environments available in Cambridge and at NIH laboratories in the US. Students work on collaborative projects organised by co-supervisors in Cambridge and the NIH, spending two years at each institution. Students have access to all NIH facilities and are paid a stipend by

Level
Doctoral
Field
Medicine
Duration
3 years
Tuition
£41,304 / year
English
IELTS 7 · TOEFL iBT 100
Study mode
Full-time

Visa

Visa required
Student visa
Application fee
GBP 558
Proof of funds
GBP 1,171/mo
Processing time
3–8 weeks

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.

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