University of Leicester and Centre for Digital Health and Precision Medicine PhD Studentships

Funding

Studentships will provide:

• Stipend for 3.5 years

• For projects at the CDHPM hub in Chittoor India, stipend will start at INR 47,000 per month aligned with Government of India, University Grants Commission guidelines

• Tuition fees for 3.5 years
• a travel/conference budget
• a research budget

Entry requirements

Candidates should hold a MS in Computer Science, Data Science or related field

The University of Leicester English language requirements apply

Informal enquiries

Project enquiries

• Please email the relevant supervisor. Email addresses are on the project descriptions.
• Application form enquiries to pgrapply@le.ac.uk (include CDHPM in the subject line)

How to apply

To apply please use the Apply Link at the bottom of the page and select September 2026.

With your application, please include:

Degree level study including study not yet completed. Upload copies of all transcripts and degree certificates if available

• CV
• Personal statement explaining your interest in the project, your experience and why we should consider you
• Evidence of English language proficiency 
• In the reference section please enter the contact details of your two academic referees in the boxes provided or upload letters of reference if already available. Project supervisors are not able to act as referees
• In the funding section please specify CDHPM
• Include the project supervisor's name and project title under the proposal section. (A proposal is not required).

Applications will be not considered after the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview. Unsuccessful candidates will be informed by email.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.