The Simons Initiative for the Developing Brain (SIDB) at the University of Edinburgh offers fully-funded PhD studentships focused on researching the biological mechanisms underlying autism. This fully-funded 3.5-year program provides a generous stipend and tuition fees for both home and international students.

The SIDB PhD program encompasses a variety of projects aimed at understanding biological mechanisms related to autism, ranging from basic to translational brain sciences.

Qualifications 

• A strong (2:1 or higher) undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., neuroscience, biomedical sciences, molecular biology, genetics, computational biology).
• Applicants must meet the English language requirements for admission to the University of Edinburgh’s postgraduate programs.