Are you interested in joining our Postgraduate Research Programme?
Doctoral Research at Nottingham Trent University goes beyond paper writing and proposing new ideas. It brings scientific minds together to innovate research and uncover solutions to the questions that really matter. You could be a part of over 220 postgraduate researchers, partaking in a broad range of training opportunities including the annual DTP conference.
Our BBSRC studentship may also give you the opportunity to work in partnership with industry, undertaking an industry placement and benefit from an industrial supervisor as part of your supervisory team.
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Fully funded Bioscience PhD Studentships
The partnership of University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and the National Biofilms Innovation Centre offers fully funded, four-year PhD studentships that are aligned to strategic priorities supported by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).
The Nottingham BBSRC DLA Partnership provides cohort-based training in frontier science across priority areas focussed on three overarching themes: Sustainable Agriculture and Food (SAF), Bioscience for Human Health (BHH) and Biotechnology for Sustainable Growth (BSG).
About Doctoral Training Programme
On our Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) you will be working alongside our academics and peers and be exposed to state-of-the-art training and scientific research. The PhD training and research programme includes professional development training opportunities to enhance your capabilities as a doctoral candidate and to help develop the world-class, highly skilled workforce the UK needs for its future.
We will make sure you explore creativity and scientific collaboration to make significant research contributions to the wider fields of neuroscience, cancer research, microbiology, and metabolic health.
During the initial six months of your studies, you'll collaborate with fellow students, engaging in both advanced training and laboratory rotations. Additionally, in your third year, you'll take part in a three-month professional internship placement. Furthermore, we provide opportunities for industry-linked PhD studentships.
We aim to tackle the biggest health challenges using the latest technological and scientific advances in bioscience.
Achieving health resilience throughout the lifespan and ensuring sustainable production for food security and biotechnology remain critical issues in today's world.
Applicants Information
A 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant area of science or technology, or equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK, to be eligible to apply.
If you have a 2:2 or lower, you may still be eligible to apply if:
- you have a masters degree in a relevant subject
- you have three or more years of full-time work experience that is relevant to your undergraduate degree or to the PhD projects you are applying for
You may also be eligible to apply if you were not able to complete your degree, or achieved unexpectedly low degree results due to extenuating circumstances. Find more information in our eligibility guide.
The application deadline is 31 January 2025
Students with UK citizenship are eligible for the full award.
More information on fees and funding. Link it to fees and fundings NTU
The second round of recruitment will be open to Home students only. If you already applied in Round 1, you are also ineligible for round 2.
If English isn't your first language, you will also need to meet the relevant English language requirements. An IELTS score of 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element) is required, though we also accept alternative qualifications.
If you require additional support to develop your language skills, you may be able to attend a professional course at the Centre for English Language Education.
How to apply for a PhD
At NTU we offer opportunities for self-funded, part-funded and fully-funded PhDs, as well as Professional Doctorates. How you apply differs slightly depending on the type of Research Degree you are applying for.
What pathways are available?
Sustainable Agriculture & Food (SAF)
Structure of provision: PhD funding either full-time or part-time.
Find a full detailed list of available projects on the University of Nottingham's website.
Contact our academics for more information:
Bioscience for Human Health (BHH)
Structure of provision: PhD funding either full-time or part-time.
Find a full detailed list of available projects on the University of Nottingham's website.
Contact our academics for more information:
Biotechnology for Sustainable Growth (BSG)
Structure of provision: PhD funding either full-time or part-time.
Find a full detailed list of available projects on the University of Nottingham's website.
Contact our academics for more information:
Further information for doctoral applicants
NTU Doctoral School
The NTU Doctoral School provides a multi-disciplinary home for all our researchers, here to support you throughout your entire doctoral degree. Explore our research community.
Support for Researchers
Details about training support, Worktribe and other professional development opportunities for our researchers.
PhD fees and funding
Find out more about the fees and funding options available for research study at Nottingham Trent University.