Students

We are a training ground for the next generation of research scientists.

Applications are now open for our 2026 PhD programme. The deadline is 12:00 midday (GMT) on 17 March, 2026.

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Our PhD programme attracts the brightest scientific minds and is an opportunity for talented people to embark on their career in biomedical research.

Sandwich students join one of the Crick’s research groups or science technology platforms for 12 months to work on a research project.

Our nine-week summer training programme provides undergraduates with hands-on experience of working in a research lab.

Masters and undergraduate students studying at universities in the UK can be hosted to complete thesis projects or short placements at the Crick.

Our work experience programme allows school students studying in Camden to experience the range of roles essential to the Crick.

Cancer Research UK City of London Centre (CoLC) programme

We also partner with the CoLC, which offers multidisciplinary cancer-based PhD studentships as part of its training programme.

student applications open