# Wellcome Trust Integrative Infection Biology PhD
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## Biomedical Vacation Scholarships
[BIOMEDICAL VACATION SCHOLARSHIP 2026. APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/wellcome-integrative-infection-biology-phd/biomedicalvacationscholarships/)
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS FRIDAY 10th April 2026.
Applications for the WT PhD Programme are now closed.
Biomedical Vacation Scholarship Applications are now open, closing date 7th Feb 2025. [Apply here.](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/wellcome-integrative-infection-biology-phd/biomedicalvacationscholarships/#d.en.705538)
## Wellcome Trust Integrative Infection Biology PhD
Infectious diseases pose formidable, complex challenges to modern global health. This can only be addressed by the imaginative and multidisciplinary approaches encapsulated through Integrated Infection Biology.
The Wellcome Trust Integrative Infection Biology PhD programme sets out to equip the next generation of innovative world-class researchers with cutting-edge concepts and technologies, inspiring them to apply their skills to tackle the challenges of infectious diseases.
Applications for 2024 entry to this programme are now closed.
- Learn more about the application process for the Wellcome Trust Integrative Infection Biology PhD
## About the programme
- [The Wellcome Trust - Integrative Infection Biology programme combines scientific excellence with a commitment to improving the working environment and transition support for trainees.](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/wellcome-integrative-infection-biology-phd/abouttheprogramme/)
[Video PhD Testimonial with Lizzie Divala](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeUEC8a9qFc)
## Video PhD Testimonial with Lizzie Divala
Lizzie recently started her journey on the Wellcome IIB PhD programme. Find out more about her experience by watching this video.
[Video PhD Programme Testimonial with Matt](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7Po-qtftEg)
## Video PhD Programme Testimonial with Matt
Matt started the Wellcome Trust Integrative Infection Biology PhD Programme this year. Watch this video below to find out what he thinks about the programme.
## How to Apply
- [Application process for the Wellcome Trust Integrative Infection Biology PhD](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/wellcome-integrative-infection-biology-phd/howtoapply/)
- [Application process for Biomedical Vacation Scholarships](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/wellcome-integrative-infection-biology-phd/biomedicalvacationscholarships/)
## Partners and Collaborations
- [We have a number of infectious disease reserach institute partners across Africa and Europe who are involved in our PhD projects as co-supervisors or collaborators.](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/wellcome-integrative-infection-biology-phd/partnersandcollaborations/)
## Supervisors and Projects
- [We have over 50 senior investigators, early career researchers (ECR) and international supervisors from collaborating institutions on our programme.](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/wellcome-integrative-infection-biology-phd/supervisors/)
## Why Glasgow?
- [Glasgow is the friendliest and 2nd most affordable city in the world (Time Out, 2022)](https://www.gla.ac.uk/study/studentlife/whystudyatglasgow/)
## Growing Your Career
- [We offer for international training and laboratory visits, networking with industry and teaching assistance to help you grow your career.](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/wellcome-integrative-infection-biology-phd/growingyourcareer/)
## Rotation Projects
- [Wellcome Trust has a wide range of rotation project opportunities for you to explore.](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/wellcome-integrative-infection-biology-phd/partnersandcollaborations/projects/)