Tag: Doctoral Students

Special IGHI & Bioeng Lecture with Professor Stephen Quake, 7th July

Medical innovations from the genome revolution: liquid biopsies

Join Professor Stephen Quake, Lee Otterson Professor of Bioengineering at Stanford University, for a special lecture exploring how the genomic revolution is transforming clinical medicine through liquid biopsies and what that means for the future of disease detection and patient care.

This lecture is hosted by the Institute of Global Health Innovation and the Department of Bioengineering.

🗓️ Tuesday 7 July 2026 | 🕕 18.15–19.30 📍 South Kensington Campus

🔗Click to Register: https://bit.ly/4w4A7S4 

Institute of Science Tokyo & Imperial Collaboration Fund 2026-27

We are happy to share that the first research collaboration fund between Imperial and Science Tokyo is now open to applications until 31 July 2026. There are also several emerging Japan-UK funding opportunities available to support long-term research partnerships.

Institute of Science Tokyo-Imperial Collaboration Fund 2026/27

This new fund aims to support new, early-stage collaboration between academics and researchers at Imperial and Institute of Science Tokyo. Researchers from both universities are eligible to apply.

This is an open call, and research proposals aligned with the themes under Imperial’s School of Convergence Science and Science Tokyo’s Visionary Initiatives are particularly encouraged to apply.

Deadline to apply: 31 July 2026

 

Other Japan-UK Funding Opportunities

(1) Expression of interest: Japan-UK joint call for collaborations in Advanced Connectivity Technologies

This joint call between EPSRC and NICT aims to encourage Japan-UK collaborations on advanced connectivity technologies. Research related to integration of AI in digital networks, non-terrestrial networks, and advanced optical and photonics are encouraged to apply.

UK applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding. Japanese applicants must be eligible for NICT funding.

Deadline to apply: 8 September 2026, 16:00 (BST)

(2) Japan Science and Technology Agency: Changes to CREST program funding eligibility for overseas collaborators

The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) recently announced an increased focus on internationalisation, encouraging research collaborations between Japanese and overseas institutions. As of April 2026, overseas collaborators applying as Co-Principal Investigators to the CREST program may also be considered for funding from JST with suitable justification.

Applications typically open annually in April. For more information, please see the JST website for future funding calls and application guidelines

Free training at Crick – Introduction to FIJI for image analysis (31 July)

The Francis Crick Institute invites staff and students from its partner universities to register their interest in attending a one-day beginners course to learn the necessary skills to analyse their imaging data using the open-source FIJI application.  https://www.crick.ac.uk/whats-on/introduction-to-fiji-for-image-analysis

Held at the Francis Crick Institute in London, the course mixes classroom-based theory with practical sessions, guiding participants from the fundamentals of image analysis, through best practices, and finishing with hands-on macro scripting.

No prior experience is required, although a basic understanding of microscopy and image acquisition will be beneficial.

The course has been developed by experts from the Crick Advanced Light Microscopy (CALM) science technology platform, which provides cutting-edge imaging and image analysis services and training to researchers across the institute.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: 

  • Explain why automating image analysis pipelines is crucial for scientific reproducibility
  • Perform common image analysis tasks using the FIJI graphical user interface
  • Write simple macros to automate workflows

Register by 26 June

Wilbe x Imperial Build Week – Investment Available (July 3- July 10)

Wilbe x London Build Week runs online from July 3 to July 10 for scientists and engineers exploring big company ideas.

Build Weeks are 7-day, online cohorts where scientists and engineers go from idea to investment readiness – with structure, sharp feedback, and direct access to the Wilbe team through office hours. Participants may be considered for a first-check investment and a place on the next in-person founder residency in San Francisco.

No fee. No equity required to participate. No strings – we partner where there’s strong mutual fit, and only if founders want us to.

More info:

Apply: https://app.wilbe.com/apply/c4c6423“

Wilbe x London Build Week (July 3 – July 10 2026)

Wilbe x London Build Week runs online from July 3 to July 10 for scientists and engineers turning research, technical work or early venture thinking into a clearer venture case.

Build Weeks are 7-day, online cohorts where scientists and engineers go from idea to investment readiness – with structure, sharp feedback, and direct access to the Wilbe team through office hours. Participants may be considered for a first-check investment and a place on the next in-person founder residency in San Francisco.

No fee. No equity required to participate. No strings – we partner where there’s strong mutual fit, and only if founders want us to. Apply: https://app.wilbe.com/apply/c4c6423

Share your ideas for Public Engagement Day 2026 (Deadline 10 July)

Share your ideas for Engagement Day 2026

Our annual societal engagement conference, Engagement Day, will be returning on Wednesday 11 November. This year, we are putting together a programme focusing on accessibility and inclusion in engagement. Join us to discuss the benefits of inclusive practice, explore the key considerations and approaches, and be inspired by the work and experiences of others.

Would you like to share a project, learning or idea? Is there a question or issue you would like to see discussed during the day? Or can you think of great speakers or collaborators we should invite? Please get in touch by completing this short survey.

Share your ideas by 10 July 2026

Dyson School of Design Engineering Graduate Shows: July 2026 

Dyson School of Design Engineering Graduate Shows 2026 

This summer, the Dyson School of Design Engineering invites you to celebrate the next generation of innovators.

Join us for three unmissable end-of-year shows, showcasing the outstanding work of our graduating students across three programmes:

From sustainable innovation and cleantech ventures, to the future of human computer interactions, next generation materials and robotics, through to experience design tackling some of today’s most pressing challenges, the shows s bring together creativity, engineering, and entrepreneurship in one place.

All three shows take place at the Main Entrance, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus. They are free and open to staff, students, and members of the public — we hope to see you there! 

Sophie Germain Funding opportunity AI and Health UK-France (Deadline 13 July)

The 3rd Sophie Germain call between France and the UK has opened. This will be a coordinated call between France and the UK.

The UK-France Joint Committee for Science, Innovation and Technology, which took place in Paris on the 28th of May, identified Health or/and AI as the main themes for the call.  Funding awards will be up to €50K per project.

Cooperation in higher education, research and innovation | France in the United Kingdom

Application deadline: 13th of July

Call: aap-sophie-germain-2026_en

Application link: application-template-sophie-germain-2026.docx