University of Dundee
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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
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Dundee
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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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