PhD Studentships in Veterinary Science, Animal Health, and Livestock Research at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, a world leader in veterinary education and research, is offering 8 fully funded PhD studentships at the Roslin Institute, supported by the Roslin Foundation. These prestigious studentships are open to both UK and international candidates with a keen interest in animal health, livestock, and related research areas. The projects span a wide range of cutting-edge topics, including breeding disease-resistant livestock, antimicrobial resistance, evolutionary dynamics of viruses, vaccine effectiveness, genomics, zoonotic diseases, One Health approaches, microbiome research, and sustainability in livestock farming. Each studentship provides comprehensive funding, covering both stipend and tuition fees, along with a dedicated research budget for project costs, training, and conference attendance. The research environment at the Roslin Institute is highly interdisciplinary, with opportunities to work alongside leading experts in veterinary science, biology, medical science, public health, and environmental science. Supervisors include renowned academics such as Dr Rowan Jackson, Dr Kirsteen Shields, Professor James Prendergrast, and many others, offering mentorship across diverse research themes. Applicants should possess a strong academic background in a relevant discipline, such as veterinary science, biology, or medical science. While specific project requirements may vary, a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field is generally expected. The studentships are designed to foster innovative research and professional development, making them ideal for candidates aiming to advance their careers in veterinary and animal health research. The application deadline is noon on 13 February 2026. Interested candidates should review the available projects and supervisors via the provided links and prepare their application materials accordingly. For further information or application advice, contact the postgraduate research admin at [email protected]. Key research areas include: Breeding disease-resistant livestock Antimicrobial resistance Evolutionary dynamics of viruses Vaccine effectiveness Genomics and CRISPR technologies One Health and zoonotic risk assessment Microbiome-driven livestock sustainability These studentships offer an exceptional opportunity to contribute to impactful research in veterinary science and animal health at a globally recognized institution.