Leicester invites worldwide applications for a competitive four-year iCASE PhD. Research tests AI-designed protein binders. YCharOS provides industrial collaboration. Read the project description alongside its funding conditions.
Deadline and Research Focus
Apply by 23 November 2026. Design and test selective binders for secreted proteins. Consider how your experience matches the advertised research. Allow time to prepare the required supporting documents.
Location, University and Supervision
The principal base is Leicester, United Kingdom. Training includes at least three months in Canada. The College of Life Sciences hosts the opportunity. Leicester houses the UK YCharOS laboratory. Dr Harvinder Virk and Professor M Dyer are named. Canadian collaborators include Carl Laflamme and Jeffrey E Lee.
Eligibility and Funding
International applications are welcome. Check the programme’s academic and English requirements before applying. Support includes UK-rate tuition, a stipend (£21,805 for 2026/27; 2027/28 unconfirmed), travel, conference and consumables budgets, and laptop use. Leicester waives overseas fee differences for accepted international students. Overseas appointments are capped at 30%.
How to Apply
- View scholarship details.
- Follow Leicester’s BBSRC MIBTP application instructions.
- Confirm required documents and project suitability with the programme.
Before You Submit
Checked 23 October 2026. Confirm current terms before applying. Confirm current terms before applying. Allow time to obtain supporting documents.