PhD students

PhD study in the Faculty of Medicine | Bethany Schneiderman

Bethany Schneiderman shares insights into her journey as a PhD student based in the Department of Infectious Disease

The Department of Infectious Disease provides an ideal environment to pursue a PhD and build your career in research. As a postgraduate research student, you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and work alongside our world-leading academic staff in a dynamic and supportive research environment. We welcome applications from outstanding students from around the world, provided they meet the College's eligibility criteria.

Below, you'll find further information about how to apply and the latest funding opportunities available within the Department. Guidance is also available for current supervisors and PhD students.

Every year, the Faculty hosts Rising Scientist Day, a networking event for all PhD, MPhil and MD (Res) students. Find out about this year's event.

General PhD enquiries


For all PhD-related enquiries, please contact us via email at researchdegreeenquiries@imperial.ac.uk


Research Degrees Administrator (Records)

Casper Debieux


Research Degrees Administrator (Admissions)

Mojiba Khanum


Research Degrees Manager

Hayley Kendall-Berry 


Director of Postgraduate Research

Professor Kevin Murphy