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Up to 30 fully funded, four year PhD studentships are available in the biosciences. Join us to elevate your career, conducting transformative research in one of three priority themes. Start date September 2026.

Our standard programme is now open for recruitment. The application deadline is 12 noon on Monday 2 February.

Read our applicant guide and view a copy of the application form to help you prepare your submission.

Only online submissions will be considered for interview.

Useful documents
Applicant guide 2026
Copy of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Cluster Form
Copy of Bioscience for Human Health Cluster Form
Copy of Biotechnology for Sustainable Growth Cluster Form

 

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Questions?

If you have any questions about the application process, please email the BBSRC DLA team.