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Centre for Doctoral Training in Multiscale Models for Life (MM4L)

Subject areas:

Mathematics, Computational Biology, Tissue Engineering, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Stem Cell Biology, Biochemistry.

Funding type:

Tuition fee. Bursary. Bench Fees / Research Training & Support Grant.



The Centre for Doctoral Training in Multiscale Models for Life (MM4L) is now open for applications for a 1 October 2025 start date.

Award details

Are you interested in bridging the gap between in vivo biology, physical and computational sciences?

We announce the new King’s College London Multiscale Models for Life (MM4L) Centre for Doctoral Studies. Our aim is to understand the complex interactions within a functioning organism by modelling molecular and cellular biology at the tissue and organ level.

We address the three following themes:

Theme 1: System building integrates in vitro and in vivo model systems with bioengineering of microenvironments capturing tissue function. This builds upon our leadership and expertise in in vivo functional models with innovative engineering design principles.

Theme 2: System capture builds on emerging tools in high-resolution spatial biology transforming our understanding of physiological and pathological tissue interactions. We apply molecular analyses (chemical/metabolic, transcriptomic, proteomic) to multiscale spatial systems to qualitatively and quantitatively capture biological functions across tissues and time.

Theme 3: Virtual systems aims to model tissue behaviour and function, which is necessary for testing predictions and developing interventions. We will establish correlational networks across systems to draw universal multi-scale inferences. Information will be gathered across in vitro and in vivo systems, across patient-derived and genetic animal systems using computational, analytical and machine learning approaches. 

Who are we looking for?

The ideal applicants for MM4L will be those with interest and aptitude for interdisciplinary research – i.e. life sciences + physics, chemistry, maths, computation or engineering. They will have an appreciation for biology in vivo, in vitro, in silico, and very good academic ability as well as good character and work ethic.

Award value

The studentship is offered for 3.5 years, and it covers the following:

  • Tuition fees at the home level
  • An annual stipend (living allowance): at the UKRI rate, for 2025/26, this is set at £22,780
  • Research expenses and support for training and career enhancement

Eligibility criteria

Cross-faculty theme leads: MM4L brings together researchers from four King's faculties.

Academic credentials: Applicants must at least an upper second class undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline, including but not limited to mathematics, computational biology, tissue engineering, developmental biology, genetics, stem cell biology, biochemistry.

Research experience: Lab based research experience (either wet & dry) necessary.

Nationality: Home students are eligible. A limited number of fully funded studentships are available to international students.

English language proficiency: EU and International students may be required to pass an English language proficiency test to Band D standard.

Contact:

For any questions about this scheme, please get in touch with the CDT at cdt-mm4l@kcl.ac.uk.

Application process

Please see ‘Your Steps’ section on the CDT website.

 
 

Academic year:

2025/26  

Study mode:

Postgraduate research

Application closing date:

09 March 2025