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} </style> <div class="block block--hero"> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="block--hero__text"> <h1>Mechanics of Life Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship Programme</h1> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <section class="section bg--white" aria-label="Key content"> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-8"> <h3>About the Mechanics of Life Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship Programme</h3> <p>There is rapidly mounting evidence that mechanical force impacts a large variety of biological functions including motility, differentiation, infection, and gene expression. Yet, the role of physical perturbations such as force in regulating human physiology is poorly understood. The Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship Programme 'Mechanics of Life' aims to train future research leaders to develop new techniques, methodologies and analytical tools required to resolve outstanding challenges underpinning Mechanobiology across a broad range of biological themes. </p> <p>The programme builds upon current research and supervisory strengths at King’s College London, encompassing three faculties and eight Departments, and is a hub of postgraduate training in Mechanobiology in the UK. Through a 3.5-year PhD project, dedicated workshops and seminar series, and possibilities to carry out international research placements in partner institutions, students will be trained to work confidently and seamlessly across the Physical Sciences-Biology interface to revolutionise the life sciences with breakthrough understanding, disruptive technologies and ambitious innovation.</p> <h2>Who is it for?</h2> <p>The Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship Programme ‘Understanding the Mechanics of Life' is aimed at students with a degree either in the physical sciences (i.e. physicists, chemists, mathematicians, materials scientists, engineers, computer scientists) or in the biological sciences (i.e. biologists, biochemists, physicians) who show a deep interest in unlocking the complexity and challenges of mechanobiology.</p> <p>We are interested in recruiting an academically excellent cohort, with complementary skills, curiosity, creativity, and aptitude to enthusiastically respond to challenging problems.</p> <div class="block block--faculty block--promo mb-0"> <section class="container-fluid"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-4 col-lg-3"> <article class="card article-item match-height"> <a class="d-block" href="https://www.kcl.ac.uk/nmes/research/leverhulme-dsp#projects" title="leverhulme mol projects"> <img class="img-fluid" src="/newimages/nmes/hero-carousel-1903x558/chemistry-carousel-hub-cropped-368x208.png" alt="leverhulme mol projects" width="" height=""> </a> <div class="card-body card-body--padded"> <h3 class="article-item__title"> <a class="d-block" href="https://www.kcl.ac.uk/nmes/research/leverhulme-dsp#projects" title="leverhulme mol projects">Projects</a> </h3> <p class="article-item__excerpt">Find out more about a range of available projects.</p> </div> </article> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-4 col-lg-3"> <article class="card article-item match-height"> <a class="d-block" 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<h2><a id="applicants"></a></h2> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-4"> <h3> </h3> <div class="clearfix"> </div> <div class="block block--contact"> <h4>Contact us</h4> <p>For all general enquiries</p> <p class="contact-icon contact-icon--email"><a href="mailto:mechanicsoflife@kcl.ac.uk" title="Email mechanicsoflife@kcl.ac.uk">mechanicsoflife@kcl.ac.uk</a></p> </div> <h4> </h4> <p> </p> <div class="clearfix"> </div> <p> </p> <div class="info-card info-card--yellow"> <h3>Management team</h3> <p><ul> <li>Professor Sergi Garcia-Manyes, Director</li> <li>Dr Katelyn Spillane, Co-Director</li> <li>Professor Juan Martin-Serrano</li> <li>Professor Jody Rosenblatt</li> <li>Professor Malcolm Irving</li> </ul></p> </div> <p> </p> <br /> <div class="clearfix"> </div> <p> </p>  <div class="block block--twitter"> <a href="https://twitter.com/@MoL_DSP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false">Follow @MoL_DSP</a><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" 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Students will have an academic advisor to help them make informed project selections.</p><p> Each student will train in more than one specific discipline in their individual projects, and will be supported by two academic supervisors with complementary expertise.</p><p></p> <ul class="list list--block" role="list"> <li><a href="https://www.kcl.ac.uk/nmes/research/leverhulme-dsp-projects.aspx" title="Visit the Mechanics of Life Leverhulme DSP project page to view examples of projects that were available to students in previous years.">Visit the Mechanics of Life Leverhulme DSP project page to view examples of projects that were available to students in previous years.</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 order-2 md-order-1"> <img class="img-fluid" src="/newimages/nmes/hero-carousel-1903x558/chemistry-carousel-hub-cropped-800x430.png?f=webp" alt="chemistry-carousel-hub" width="" height="" /> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div class="bg--white" aria-label="Promotion bar-White"> <a id="training"><span> </span></a><br /> <div class="block block--faculty block--feature"> <section class="container-fluid"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 text-center"> <h2>Doctoral scholarship training</h2> </div> </div> <div class="row block--feature__row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 order-1 md-order-2"> <p>The programme organises a regular seminar called Force Talks with world leaders in Mechanobiology, as well as Masterclasses in Mechanobiology with academics from King's. In these classes students are shown techniques that they will be able utilise in their lab work.</p><p> The Centre for Doctoral Studies offers:<br/> Doctoral Essentials: a series of training courses aimed at helping students immerse into the PhD lifestyle, with each course focusing on a particular aspect of the PhD process<br/> Career & Employability: do you know what will be your next step after your PhD? This series of training sessions will give you plenty of tips to prepare your future transition beyond the PhD<br/> Personal Effectiveness: would you like to learn about being calm and working effectively under pressure? This series will prepare you to cope with those critical moments of your PhD work Find out more on the Centre for Doctoral Studies website.</p><p> The Health Sciences Doctoral Training Centre offers: <br/> Molecular Basis of Disease: this theme concentrates on increasing our understanding of the basis of human disease<br/> Imaging, Computational and Technological Approaches to Health: this theme explores research areas including clinical and molecular imaging, computational modelling, "big data" research and high throughput technologies<br/> Find out more on the Health Sciences Doctoral Training Centre website.</p> <ul class="list list--block" role="list"> <li><a href="https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/series/force-talks" title="Mechanics of Life Leverhulme DSP Force Talks Series">Mechanics of Life Leverhulme DSP Force Talks Series</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEzdexIVo2LeHa0HtJm5wQ49aYv35EAE5" title="Masterclasses in Mechanobiology">Masterclasses in Mechanobiology</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 order-2 md-order-1"> <img class="img-fluid" src="/newimages/folsm/hero-banner/bmb/dna-banner-cropped-800x430.png?f=webp" alt="dna b" width="" height="" /> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div class="bg--grey-rabbit" aria-label="Promotion widget-Grey"> <br /> <div class="block block--faculty block--feature"> <section class="container-fluid"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 text-center"> <h1>Force Talks</h1> </div> </div> <div class="row block--feature__row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 order-1 md-order-2"> <p>Force Talks is a new seminar series hosted at King's College London. Hosted by the Leverhulme Mechanics of Life DSP, the talks welcome world leaders in mechanobiology.</p> <ul class="list list--block" role="list"> <li><a href="https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/series/force-talks" title="Force Talks">Force Talks</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 order-2 md-order-1"> <img class="img-fluid" src="/importedimages/schools/nms/bipas-cdt-mol/force-talk-series-image-cropped-800x430.png?f=webp" alt="force-talk-series-image-cropped-800x430" width="" height="" /> </div> </div> </section> </div> <p> </p> </div> <div class="bg--white" aria-label="Promotion bar-White"> <br /> <div class="block block--faculty block--feature"> <section class="container-fluid"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 text-center"> <h2>Mechanobiology Masterclasses</h2> </div> </div> <div class="row block--feature__row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 order-2 md-order-1"> <p>Experts from King's College London regularly present masterclasses on mechanobiology techniques for the DSP cohort. In this video, Dr Eileen Gentleman from the Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology delivers a masterclass entitled 'The impact of intrinsic mechanical cues on stem cells'.</p> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 order-1 md-order-2"> <div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"> <iframe title="YouTube video" class="embed-responsive-item" aria-label="Embedded video" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZbT32bFr5G4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <p> </p> </div> <br /> <div class="bg--grey-rabbit" aria-label="Promotion widget-Grey"> <a id="applicationguidance"><span> </span></a> <br /> <div class="block block--faculty block--feature"> <section class="container-fluid"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 text-center"> <h2>How to apply</h2> </div> </div> <div class="row block--feature__row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 order-2 md-order-1"> <p>The Mechanics of Life Doctoral Scholarship Programme has fully funded PhD positions available to students with physical or biological sciences backgrounds who are interested in tackling outstanding questions in biology from a distinctly mechanical perspective.</p><p> Recruitment for the October 2023 Intake is currently open.</p> <ul class="list list--block" role="list"> <li><a href="https://www.kcl.ac.uk/nmes/research/leverhulme-dsp-admissions.aspx" title="Visit the Mechanics of Life Leverhulme DSP admissions page to see upcoming application deadlines and find out how to apply.">Visit the Mechanics of Life Leverhulme DSP admissions page to see upcoming application deadlines and find out how to apply.</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 order-1 md-order-2"> <img class="img-fluid" src="/newimages/nmes/feature-images-800x430/laptopondesk2-cropped-800x430.jpg?f=webp" alt="laptopondesk" width="" height="" /> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div class="bg--white" aria-label="Promotion bar-White"> <a id="people"></a><br /> <div class="block 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