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Living Systems Institute

LSI PhD Programme in Complex Living Systems

We are excited to announce a new research partnership between University of British Columbia's School of Biomedical Engineering and the University of Exeter’s Living Systems Institute (LSI): the SBME–Exeter LSI PhD Student Exchange Program!

This initiative aims to:

  • Foster international collaboration between SBME and University of Exeter LSI research communities
  • Provide PhD students with unique opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary research abroad
  • Strengthen global networks in biomedical engineering and life sciences

Through this funding opportunity, LSI PhD students will have the chance to spend up to 8 weeks at UBC's SBME in Vancouver, Canada, gaining access to world-class facilities and expertise. Faculty supervisors will also benefit from enhanced collaboration opportunities with leading researchers at SBME.

Learn more about the program and application details on our website https://bme.ubc.ca/research/sbme-lsi-phd-exchange-program/

We look forward to seeing the exciting collaborations and research outcomes this partnership will bring!

Applications are due February 19, 2026 at 11:59PM PT. 

If you have any questions, please contact Joanna Bird on infolsi@exeter.ac.uk or Melody Salehzadeh (melody.salehzadeh@ubc.ca).