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University of Dundee

BBSRC East of Scotland Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership

Funded PhD Studentships in Biosciences at the University of Dundee University of Dundee in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Biotechnology

Funding

Funded PhD studentships through the BBSRC East of Scotland Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership. Includes a competitive stipend at the UKRI minimum (£21,805 for 2026/27), £5,000 per year towards research training costs (reduced to £1,000 in year 4), and tuition fees covered. Also includes a 3-month professional internship outside academia.

Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

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United Kingdom

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University of Dundee

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Biotechnology
Biology
Statistical Analysis
Systems Biology
Bioscience

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About this position

School of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee is advertising funded PhD studentships through the BBSRC East of Scotland Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership.

This opportunity is aimed at students from diverse academic backgrounds, including biosciences, physical sciences, and mathematics, who want to tackle biological questions using modern technologies. The 4-year programme begins in September 2027 and includes PhD projects in laboratories led by internationally renowned scientists, structured training and mentoring, high-level bioscience training such as Systems Biology and Data Analysis, generic skills training, and a 3-month professional internship outside academia.

Funding is strong: students receive a competitive stipend at the UKRI minimum (£21,805 for 2026/27), £5,000 per year for research training costs (reduced to £1,000 in year 4), and tuition fees are covered.

There are 18 projects available with primary supervisors including Dr Adrien Rousseau, Dr Andy Howden, Dr Varsha Singh, Dr Chiara Maniaci, Dr Didier Ndeh, Dr Greg Findlay, Professor Jens Januschke, Dr Jorunn Bos, Professor Kim Dale, Dr Martin Balcerowicz, Professor Miratul Muqit, Dr Piers Hemsley, Professor Rastko Sknepnek, Professor Sarah Coulthurst, Dr Sarah McKim, Professor Tomo Tanaka, Dr Tony Ly, and Dr Wataru Kobayashi.

Eligibility criteria, application process, and project details are available on the programme page. Application deadline: 16 November 2026.

Funding details

Funded PhD studentships through the BBSRC East of Scotland Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership. Includes a competitive stipend at the UKRI minimum (£21,805 for 2026/27), £5,000 per year towards research training costs (reduced to £1,000 in year 4), and tuition fees covered. Also includes a 3-month professional internship outside academia.

What's required

Applicants should have diverse backgrounds, including biosciences, physical sciences, or mathematics, and be interested in addressing biological questions using a range of technologies. The programme is a 4-year PhD studentship with eligibility criteria and available projects described on the application page.

How to apply

Visit the programme page for eligibility criteria, application process, and available projects. Review the 18 projects and apply through the linked BBSRC East of Scotland Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership information page before the deadline.

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