Earlham Institute invites worldwide applications for a competitive PhD. Blood2Tissue will predict tissue gene expression from blood. The research emphasises trustworthy AI. Read the project description alongside its funding conditions.
Deadline and Research Focus
Deadline: 30 November 2026. Start: 1 October 2027. Shortlisted interviews: 2–4 February 2027. Work combines transcriptomics, machine learning and uncertainty quantification.
Location, University and Supervision
The project is in Norwich, United Kingdom. Norwich Research Park provides wider training opportunities. Earlham specialises in data-intensive bioscience. This project joins its AI integrated Digital Twins Group. Dr Rahuman Sheriff leads supervision. Professor Irene Papatheodorou contributes cellular-genomics and FAIR-data expertise.
Eligibility and Funding
Requirements include a 2:1-equivalent honours bachelor’s degree and IELTS 6.5 overall, minimum 6.0 per category. The four-year programme advertises funded studentships; this project is shortlisted for funding. Confirm stipend, overseas-fee terms and available awards. A three-month professional internship is included.
How to Apply
- View scholarship details.
- Use the required NRPDTP personal and research statement templates.
- Follow programme application instructions.
Before You Submit
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