MRC DTP/CASE: How to apply

Application process opens on Monday 4th December 2023 at 09:00 (GMT)

Please click here to apply

Deadline for stage one applications extended: 23:59 (GMT) on Sunday 28th January 2024

Shortlisting complete by: Friday 9th February 2024

Please note you cannot change your responses once the form has been submitted, so please check everything carefully including your contact details. You can only submit one application for consideration.

If you have any questions, please view our MRC DTP website first. If your question is not answered here, please email pgr@lstmed.ac.uk

Applying to this programme is a two-stage process

Stage 1

During stage one we will ask you to submit a form consisting of:

  • Title, name, contact details, nationality and fee status
  • Selection of your preferred project choice
  • Motivation for applying to the programme
  • Your academic qualifications
  • Relevant professional or voluntary experience
  • Relevant publications you have contributed to

Successful candidates will be notified by Friday 9th February and will be invited to make a full application to the programme, where you will also be given an interview date in Spring.  We will only request references if you progress to stage two, but we would recommend having this ready as well as evidence of how you meet the English language requirements

Please note: If you are applying for a Lancaster based project, The University of Lancaster English language requirements apply instead. If you are unsure whether you meet the Lancaster English language requirements, please discuss this with pgadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk

Recruitment is conducted to ensure Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and in this first stage, any personal identifiable information will be removed from the application before it reaches the assessment panel.

Deadline for stage one applications extended: 23:59 (GMT) on Sunday 28th January 2024

Stage 2

You will be informed of the outcome of your Stage 1 application by Friday 9th February 2024, and if successful in this initial stage, you will be invited to submit a full application to the programme by Friday 8th March 2024.

Deadline for stage two: 13:00 (GMT) on Friday 8th March 2024

Shortlisting complete by: 25th March 2024

Interviews by: Date TBC - April 2024

If you have not previously applied for an LSTM programme then you will first need to register with MyLSTM

If you have any questions, please contact pgr@lstmed.ac.uk. Please bear in mind that the team receives a high volume of queries, therefore please ensure that you submit any questions or highlight any issues with your application as far in advance of the deadline for submission as possible. The team will also be unavailable between 20th December 2023 – 2nd January 2024.

Before submitting, you should review your draft application and ensure that any relevant supporting documentation is attached where appropriate. It is your responsibility to ensure that relevant documents are included.

Please note: LSTM can make an offer of funding for a successful candidate, but a final Confirmation of Place is required in order to take up that funding on a LSTM or Lancaster PhD programme.

If you are applying for a Lancaster based project, a Confirmation of Place letter is required from Lancaster once they have reviewed the English language, qualification, and visa requirements. If you are unsure whether you will meet any of these requirements for a Lancaster based PhD programme, please speak to pgadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk.