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UKHSA studentship

PhD Studentship in Infectious Intestinal Disease, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Spatio-temporal Modelling Newcastle University in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Epidemiology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 27, 2026

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United Kingdom

University

Newcastle University

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Keywords

Epidemiology
Microbiology
Biology
Antibiotic Resistance
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Statistics
Statistical Modelling
Bioinformatic

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PhD studentship at Newcastle University, United Kingdom in infectious intestinal disease, antimicrobial resistance, epidemiology, public health, biology, and statistical modelling.

This project will work with the IID3 Study team and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to analyse national data on gastrointestinal infections and antimicrobial resistance across community and healthcare systems in the UK. The research aims to map how infections and resistance vary across time and regions, explore how laboratory testing methods and symptom severity affect diagnosis, and study how community antibiotic use relates to resistance. The student will develop models to identify high-risk areas and populations, supporting outbreak preparedness and public health response.

Funding: 100% of Home student fees, a tax-free annual living allowance of £25,954 (2025/26), £1,000 travel budget per year, and £5,000 consumables per year. International applicants are welcome but must cover the fee difference between Home and International rates.

Eligibility: Applicants should have or expect a minimum 2:1 Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject such as Biology, Public Health, or Epidemiology. Non-native English speakers need IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each sub-skill. International applicants may also need an ATAS certificate.

Deadline: 27 August 2026. Start date: Autumn 2026. Duration: 3 years.

How to apply: Apply via the Newcastle University Apply to Newcastle Portal. Create a postgraduate application, search programme code 8020F, select PhD Biological Sciences (Full Time), enter studentship code SNES313, and upload a personal statement and CV.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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