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 and other affiliated institutions.

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. If you have any queries about the SWC PhD programme or the application process, please contact us: SWC-PhDprogramme@ucl.ac.uk

Many thanks,

Ali

ALISON CRANAGE     

Research Communications and Engagement Manager

Sainsbury Wellcome Centre 

25 Howland Street  London  W1T 4JG 

 

Email     a.cranage@ucl.ac.uk 

Phone   +44 (0) 7917 922 068

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