King's College London and the Rosalind Franklin Institute forge a deeper partnership through a new King's Prize Doctoral Programme, Translational Research & Innovation in Microbial Sciences (TRIMS).
The Rosalind Franklin Institute and King's College London are proud to announce their collaboration on 12 new PhD studentships which will see students spend equal time at both institutions.
This new strategic partnership will bring together research efforts being made at both institutions to foster innovation within microbial science, aiming to forge deeper partnerships, support emerging technologies, and create new opportunities for students and researchers alike.
Professor Rebecca Oakey, Dean for Doctoral Studies, King's Doctoral College said:
This partnership is a result of our King's Prize Doctoral Programme funding - encouraging academics and researchers to develop innovative doctoral training programmes in partnership with external organisations of strategic importance. We're delighted our training programme in Translational Research & Innovation in Microbial Sciences (TRIMS) has seeded such a collaboration with the Rosalind Franklin Institute. King's Doctoral College is fully committed to supporting colleagues at both institutions to develop joint research projects that will inspire doctoral students over the coming years.
Professor Rebecca Oakey
Dr Peter Hill, TRIMS co-director and Wellcome Trust Career Development Award Fellow said:
By bringing together the Rosalind Franklin Institute's cutting-edge technological capabilities and King's deep expertise in microbial sciences, the TRIMS King's Prize Doctoral Programme will train the next generation of highly skilled researchers to tackle the immense challenges presented by microorganisms worldwide. This is an unprecedented opportunity to revolutionise microbial sciences and transform global health, including the escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance, emerging infectious diseases, and our rapidly expanding understanding of how microbial ecosystems shape human health.
Dr Peter Hill
Key activities include 12 co-funded doctoral studentships starting over the next 3 years. Spending time at both Institutions will not only enhance the learning experience for students but also ensure that research outcomes are translated into real-world applications. The partnership also includes access to advice from leading researchers in their field, world-class facilities at both Institutions, and training opportunities to broaden the impact of the work beyond academia.
Dr Judy Kim, Chair of the Graduate Studies Board at the Rosalind Franklin Institute, added:
Partnering with King's College London links us with a wealth of academic expertise and fresh thinking. Both the Franklin and King's are deeply committed to developing the next generation of multi-disciplinary scientists. Together, we will advance technologies that will solve biological questions to benefit everyone.
Dr Judy Kim
Looking ahead, both organisations are committed to building a long-term relationship that supports innovation, skills development, and economic growth. Plans are already underway for the first joint research programmes, with an application process set to open in early December.
This partnership represents a shared vision for the future-one where collaboration drives progress, inspires new ideas, and delivers lasting impact.
The TRIMS doctoral programme will also offer PhD Projects co-developed with staff from UKHSA and other leading industry partners.
