UCD School of Medicine MSc Studentship 2025/2026

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UCD School of Medicine MSc Studentship 2025/2026

Aug 26, 2025

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Paid to Research Cancer: A Fully Funded MSc Studentship in Dublin. This isn't a general scholarship.Join Dr. Claire Robinson's lab at UCD to conduct crucial research on kidney cancer (ccRCC). A unique chance to launch your research career.

All you need to know

This is a special fully funded Masters by Research MSc studentship at University College Dublins School of Medicine and Systems Biology Ireland It is a research job that focuses on a specific project looking into the biology of cancer specifically clear cell renal cell carcinoma ccRCC

This is a specific research post unlike a general scholarship that is available to all subjects The chosen candidate will work closely with Dr Claire Robinson on a project in a laboratory

Studentship Summary

Detail	Information
Host Institution	University College Dublin UCD School of Medicine Systems Biology Ireland
Study Level	Master of Science MSc by Research
Research Topic	Investigating the unfolded protein response in clear cell renal cell carcinoma ccRCC
Eligible Nationalities	All Nationalities
Type of Funding	Fully Funded
Benefits	Tax Free Stipend for Full Tuition Fees
Language Requirement	Non native speakers must show that they are good at English The phrase No IELTS Required is misleading proficiency must be proved for university entrance
Application Deadline	August 26 2025

Detailed Studentship Details

This is a full time job in research The student will be in an MSc by Research program and will spend the whole time working on the lab project that was assigned to them.

The job will require a number of cell and molecular biology procedures like PCR western blotting cell culture and other tests to look at cell death and survival. The objective is to finalize an original research project that will constitute a masters thesis and may contribute to scholarly publications

Eligibility Requirements

Important Criteria

Requirement	Details
Educational Background	A BSc in biochemistry cell biology or a comparable biological scientific area
Motivation and Skills	Must be very self motivated and able to work on their own Have great communication interpersonal and organizational abilities Proven ability to work well with others and build relationships with them
Desirable Criteria	Past work in a research lab such as being a research assistant for an undergraduate thesis doing internships in a lab or working in a lab Practical competence in any of the approaches listed above Cell culture for PCR western blot is a big bonus

Studentship Benefits

The studentship gives full financial support including

Paying for all of the students tuition All of the MSc programs university fees are compensated
Tax Free Allowance For the length of the project a significant living allowance is given The actual amount is usually in line with the rates set by the Irish Research Council which are about €22000 a year tax free
Help with Research Access to cutting edge lab equipment facilities and training at UCD and Systems Biology Ireland

Documents Needed

Applications must be sent directly by email and must include

Curriculum Vitae CV that lists your schooling lab abilities research experience and any papers you have written
One Page Personal Statement A short letter explaining why you want to work on this specific research topic how your education and skills make you a good fit for the job your career goals and how this MSc fits with them
Academic References At least two academic referees names and contact information such as their email addresses and phone numbers For example thesis supervisors academics who can talk about your academic and research skills

How to Apply Step by Step Guide

The research supervisor directly handles the application procedure

Make your application package ready Make sure your CV shows off all of your lab skills and research experience Write a powerful one page personal statement that is unique to this cancer research endeavor.
Get in touch with your referees to let them know they might be contacted and to ask for their consent to list them
Send by email Send your full application including your CV personal statement and referee information as PDF files in one email Subject Line for Email Application for MSc Studentship Your Name Send to Dr Claire Robinson at claire.robinson@ucd.ie
Deadline Make sure you send your email before the deadline of August 26 2025
Selection Process Candidates who make it to the shortlist will be contacted for an interview which will most likely be virtual After that the person who gets the job will be shown how to fill out the formal application for postgraduate research admission to UCD

Important Notes and Tips

Specificity is Key This is not a scholarship that anyone can get Your submission must show that you are truly interested in this particular cancer biology research topic Dr Robinsons and Systems Biology Irelands work before this

Show off your lab skills Make sure to mention any laboratory experience you have even if it was from undergraduate classes Explain the specific methods you know

Being good at English The ad doesnt say anything about it but international applicants will need to meet UCDs English language standards for postgraduate research such as IELTS 65 Be ready to give this if you make the cut

Communication that is proactive If you still have questions about the project after reading whats accessible online a short well researched email to the supervisor can show that you are interested

Official Contact for Application Dr Claire Robinson Email claire.robinson@ucd.ie
Always visit the official UCD School of Medicine or Systems Biology Ireland websites or email Dr Claire Robinson for the most up to date information