Fully funded PhD for computing applications in cancer research

The School of Computer Science is pleased to announce the addition of a prestigious new studentship for September 2016 entry.

The James Elson Studentship Award in Cancer Research will provide an outstanding candidate with fees and an enhanced stipend to carry out a 3-year PhD research project relating to applications of computer science in cancer research.

The University of Manchester boasts one of the most innovative and successful schools of computer science in the world. Manchester saw the birth of computer science, with the creation of the world's first stored-program computer. We continue to work on pioneering research including cutting-edge image processing software, new technologies to exploit the power of the web, medical imaging software and low-power chip design. 

In the recent REF2014 research assessment, we were ranked in the top 5% in the UK (4th out of 89 submissions) based on GPA for Computer Science and Informatics. REF2014 also assessed that The University of Manchester is the best environment in the UK for computer science and informatics research, and 94% of our research was classed as “world-leading” (4*) or “internationally excellent” (3*). All of our impact case studies were ranked 3* and 4*, which puts us joint-top for research impact.

The School of Computer Science offers this prestigious PhD studentship for September 2016 entry. Candidates are advised to contact the relevant supervisor prior to submitting an application. The application deadline is 31 March 2016. The James Elson studentships are available for UK and EU nationals eligible to pay 'Home' fees.

For further information about this studentship, available projects and supervisor details, please visit the School of Computer Science website.