Applications open on Wednesday 4th September 2024 and close on Monday 4th November 2024. Click here to apply!
About iCASE Projects
In addition to our main list of available projects, we are pleased to offer 1 fully funded iCASE studentship, starting on 1st October 2025, in association with our industrial partner Fueld AI.
The successful candidates will receive high quality research training at Exeter University in collaboration with Fueld AI, including a placement at their premises. They will also receive an annual stipend top up of £2,500 and additional in kind-contributions, including the use of the Fueld AI app for dietary tracking. Each BioMed2 iCASE studentship provides funding for 4 years, which includes a 3-month initial preparation period and an industrial placement at Fueld AI, a local SME founded by experienced entrepreneurs Glenn Smith (CEO) and Graham Ratcliffe (COO). The student will work with Fueld on validation and further development of their innovative nutrition tracking app that uses AI enabled food recognition and coaching to help users meet their health goals.
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.
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
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.
How to Apply
Please submit an application to the GW4 BioMed2 MRC DTP for an offer of funding, using the iCASE online application form.
Key Dates
The closing date for application is 5pm on Wednesday 4th November 2024.
Candidates must be able to attend a virtual interview on either 23rd or 24th January 2025 and the successful candidate must be available to begin the PhD at the University of Exeter on 1st October 2025. The start date of the iCASE studentships cannot be deferred or delayed.
Candidate Support
For more information on available support, please see our Application Support page.