Mitochondrial Metabolism and Novel Therapeutic Strategies for MASLD
University of Cambridge
A Cambridge and Novo Nordisk funded PhD examining mitochondrial metabolism in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and testing targeted therapies.
Destination
United Kingdom
Study level
Doctoral, Doctoral
Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
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Funding package
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5 years or until thesis submission, whichever is earlier
Academic and industry research experience with Novo Nordisk, conference and publication opportunities.
University Composition Fee at the Home rate.
£21,850 tax-free per year, reviewed annually.
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Eligibility
Who can apply
Relevant quantitative, biomedical or laboratory research experience is beneficial. Exact essential experience varies by project.
In vivo metabolic phenotyping, tissue metabolism, high-resolution respirometry, mitochondrial bioenergetics and data analysis.
Funding covers Home or UK tuition fees. Applicants must meet Cambridge admission requirements for the PhD in Physiology, Development and Neuroscience.
Applicants must meet the entry requirements for the Cambridge PhD in Physiology, Development and Neuroscience.
Applicants must meet University of Cambridge English-language requirements where applicable.
See programme-specific entry requirements. Where stated, first-class or upper second-class degree or equivalent.
Application package
Documents and steps
Required documents
All Cambridge supporting documents and references required by the course application.
Application steps
Review the official studentship vacancy
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Ensure referees submit by the applicable deadline
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Writing-up support award for Faculty of Science PhD and MPhil graduate researchers who have submitted their thesis for examination and are preparing publications while awaiting the result.
Writing-up support award for Faculty of Science PhD and MPhil graduate researchers who have submitted their thesis for examination and are preparing publications while awaiting the result.
DestinationAustraliaStudy levelDoctoral, Other level, Master’sFundingStipend fellowshipApply byNov 20, 2026