iCase Guidance

PhD applications are open from the 1st September 2025 to 20th October 2025 at 5pm. Click here to apply.

About iCASE Projects

From its launch in 2016, the GW4 BioMed partnership aims to develop the next generation of medical researchers by offering over 221 studentships over 11 years to both medical and non-medical students across three strategic research themes. 

Students in the GW4 BioMed2 MRC DTP have access to a broad range of training opportunities across all four universities. In addition, we provide bespoke training specific to students within the DTP, that spans the three strands of our training programme including research skills, professional and career development skills, and opportunities to broaden horizons. Events throughout the programme will develop researcher communities across the partnerships. 

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iCASE Eligibility

  • All studentships are competitively awarded.
  • Applicants must have obtained, or be about to obtain, a UK degree, or the equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, in an appropriate area of medical sciences.
  • The DTP also welcomes students from non-medical backgrounds, especially in areas of computing, mathematics, and the physical sciences.
  • Academic qualifications are considered alongside any significant relevant non-academic experience.
  • If English is not your first language, you will need to meet the English language requirements of the university that will host your PhD by the start of the programme, Please refer to the Exeter University website here for further information on this
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iCASE Funding

GW4 BioMed2 MRC DTP iCASE studentships include full tuition fees at UK level only, stipend at the minimum UKRI rate plus an iCASE stipend top up contribution of £2,500 per year from DSTL, a Research & Training Support Grant (RTSG) valued between £2-5k per year and a £300 annual travel and conference grant based on a 4-year, full-time studentship. 

Throughout the duration of the studentship, there will be opportunities to apply to the Flexible Funding Supplement for additional support to engage in high-cost training opportunities. 

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How to Apply

We do not currently have any available iCASE projects.

Candidate Support

For more information on available support, please see our Application Support page.