Academic Opportunities

Current Postgraduate Opportunities

We offer and contribute to a number of postgraduate programmes that provide excellent training in developmental biology and regenerative medicine.

British Heart Foundation 4-Year DPhil Programme
This programme is currently under renewal. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Nicola Smart, who can advise on future opportunities.
Wellcome Trust 'Chemistry in Cells' Programme
This programme is not currently accepting applications, but similar opportunities may be available through affiliated research groups and departments.

For a full list of postgraduate courses provided by the University of Oxford please see the available course list .

Funded DPhil Opportunities in Therapeutic Genomics

The MRC Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) in Therapeutic Genomics is offering fully funded DPhil studentships for 2026 entry. These projects combine cutting-edge genomics, molecular biology, and therapeutic development to accelerate personalised treatments for rare and complex diseases.

Students will join a dynamic research community with access to world-class facilities, cross-sector collaborations, and opportunities for engagement in clinical translation and research culture initiatives. Find out more.

Application deadline: 2 December 2025 | Start date: October 2026 |

Student & DPhil Enquiries

The IDRM offers a supportive and collaborative environment for postgraduate training in developmental biology and regenerative medicine. Students benefit from expert supervision, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities to engage with research platforms across the Old Road Campus and the wider University of Oxford.

For general DPhil/PhD enquiries, please contact the graduate studies teams in our home departments:

Fellowships

Are you a mid-career researcher with an outstanding record and an ambitious research plan?

The IDRM runs a yearly Transition Fellowship programme to support and develop an outstanding researcher at an intermediate/career development stage.

Applications are currently closed.