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Funded PhD research programmes 2024 UK

The University of Brighton regularly invites applicants for fully-funded PhD studentships across all its disciplines. 

These allow motivated, high-calibre applicants for research degrees to join our thriving academic community and contribute to our rich and innovative research environment. 

Our deadline has passed for the October 2024 start for funded PhDs, but there will be further announcements shortly. Meanwhile, please visit our PhD funding advice pages . 

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What UK PhD studentships are available ?

Our academics at the University of Brighton regularly develop research projects in which they can offer outstanding support and which they are committed to developing and growing.

The studentships available will be given to candidates who best fulfil the promise outlined by these academic departments.

These funded PhD opportunities are generally open to home and international students. 

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Can you be a researcher? Professor Bhavik Patel reassures applicants of all backgrounds that they can study for a PhD and aim for a research career. 

How do I apply for a PhD studentship?

The application for our schemes will usually involve:  

• submitting a full application through the university's PhD application portal, accessible from the  PhD funded projects webpages . You will upload your research proposal as part of this process.
• The submission must include two letters of reference, academic qualifications, a proposed project approach, a personal statement and your CV (resumé).
• Please note, deadline for 2024 start on the most recent funding scheme was 29 February 2024 16:00 (UCT/GMT).
• Shortlisted applicants are likely to be invited for interview.

Details of application for fully funded PhD studentships

To apply for your studentship at the University of Brighton, you should first review the specific projects or project areas that our academics are offering to support. 

All eligible applications for the funded PhD will be reviewed, with shortlisted candidates entered for final decisions on the allocations of funding, which will rest with the university's central Doctoral College. 

What does PhD funding include?

The funding for the PhD usually cover the full fee and a stipend at the UKRI rate plus an allowance of £1,500 per year for researcher training for three years (or part-time equivalent). 

Successful candidates benefit from expert supervisory teams, a programme of postgraduate researcher development workshops and membership of specialist, interdisciplinary research centres and groups. There will be introductions to a network of relevant researchers, careers advice and opportunities for interaction within and beyond the university. Through this, our PhD students have the best start possible towards ambitious careers that make use of their research degrees.

The University of Brighton fosters research careers and will provide doctoral training, attentive and expert supervision and access to world-class laboratories and equipment. 

We are renowned as a leading applied university, with pioneer academics in disciplines from sport science to design history and applied science research that translates efficiently to the global challenge of worldwide health and wellbeing. Our strategy of 'practical wisdom' leads to real-world partnerships and beneficiaries across all disciplines while the development of community-university partnership practices have placed us among the best universities for many aspects of co-produced research and innovation.

We pride ourselves on the ways we work in partnership with those outside higher education, across the European Union and internationally. Through our research collaborations we work with a wide range of universities, both internationally and with universities in the UK. We are also founding members of two UKRI Doctoral Training Partnerships which, this year, are dealt with outside our University of Brighton studentship offer. We learn constantly from our involvement in these, and our rich resources are offered across all doctoral research programmes.

Recently the University of Brighton celebrated its performance in the Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) and the Knowledge and Exchange Framework (KEF2023). Over 87 per cent of our submitted impact case studies in REF2021 were rated as having 'outstanding' or 'very considerable' impact beyond academia. We are dedicated to developing this quality work with new students. Read more about the review of our research and knowledge exchange performance in REF2021 . Also, read more about our KEF2023 results, which placed Brighton in the top tier for economic and social benefits .

How will you build a relationship with your supervisor? Professor Annebella Pollen and Dr Tom Ainsworth are among those offering advice. This film was made by the University of Brighton for UKRI and also features academics from other institutions.

How do I increase my chances of getting a PhD studentship?

You must be able to show your suitability for a UK research degree if you wish to apply for fully-funded studentships.

This includes evidence either of a relevant and successful academic background or equivalent relevant professional/expert background in the applied subject area. Applicants from overseas will also have to fulfil any English language and visa requirements.

This will be true for studentships in the UK across most of the UK universities. It is usual for applicants either to have completed (or be about to complete) a masters degree, have an exceptional undergraduate record and references, or demonstrate the equivalent scholarly potential.  

Supervisory staff and research students at the University of Brighton consider how important diverse thinking and inclusive practice are to their doctoral studies.

Can I get PhD funding at the University of Brighton?

We have a long-standing annual programme of funded PhD opportunities across all our disciplines, including several rooted in research council (UKRI) partnerships.

The initiatives allow postgraduate study for UK-based students as well as study in the UK for international students (depending on the PhD programme). 

We are also keen to encourage students who might be able to self-fund their doctoral studies. Studying part-time, for example, is likely to prove more affordable and more easily balanced with professional life than you'd imagine. 

We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive atmosphere and structure for your studies. Show us your own qualities and your suitability for these programmes. We look forward to receiving your application. Good luck!

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With world-class facilities, dedicated doctoral support, and a growing portfolio of interdisciplinary and collaborative research programmes — all delivered alongside our worldwide family of academic and industry partners — NTU is the place to truly re:alise your potential.

We offer a unique Doctoral Education, Training and Development programme to support the growth of all our doctoral candidates, in everything from academic writing and academic software to healthy research practices. We support our candidates throughout their doctoral journey, enabling them to reach their potential as experts in their field.

As a two-time recipient of the Queens Anniversary Prize — the most prestigious national award for research outputs — 86% of our work has been judged as ‘world-leading’or ‘internationally excellent.’* We want to continue building this reputation for research excellence by taking a themed approach to addressing the world’s most pressing problems — the key questions that span business, the arts, science, sustainability, healthcare, politics, and the environment. We’re calling this new approach Re:search Re:imagined

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A diverse community

"I chose to pursue a PhD because I've always been intellectually curious". Hear about Richards's doctoral experience.

We’re committed to removing barriers to doctoral education — an ambition reflected in the award of joint funding to improve access and participation for black, Asian and minority ethnic groups in PGR study. Our Doctoral School is a diverse and highly inclusive community; it enables its members to become confident, skilled researchers, regardless of their backgrounds.

Join us to help fulfil our boldest ambitions — to value ideas, create opportunities, embrace sustainability, empower people, enrich society, and connect on a global scale. We believe in applied, meaningful research that delivers better answers. Be part of a community that champions your voice and experience.

By breaking down the financial barriers to PhD study, our fully funded studentships ensure you’ll have the freedom and confidence to deliver the kind of research that truly matters.

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A fully-funded PhD for aspiring scholars seeking an academic career 

We believe that rigorous academic analysis can provide practical solutions to complex problems in society. Our fully-funded PhD programme provides students with the opportunity to conduct their own research in a world-leading university, finding solutions to key challenges in modern business. As a Business School, we rank first in the UK for research environment and second for management and business students, while Imperial College London ranks first in the UK overall for research (REF 2021). 

Starting with a one or two-year Master’s in Research (MRes), depending on your chosen research area, you will gain a strong theoretical grounding and thorough research training to prepare you for the PhD. As a doctoral student you will have the benefit of supervision from leading world scholars. You will develop the expertise and research skills necessary to pursue a career in academia with previous Imperial doctoral graduates finding success in other leading universities such as Copenhagen Business School, Tsinghua University, University of Amsterdam, University College London, and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

97% world-leading or internationally excellent research (REF 2021) #1 in the UK for research (Imperial College London, REF 2021) 1% top one per cent of business schools worldwide to have achieved triple accreditation 6 research areas Explore the programme

Advance your academic success at a world class research institution

3rd in Europe (Imperial College London, Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024)

6th in the world (Imperial College London, QS World University Rankings 2024)

#1 city for students (London, QS Best Student City Rankings 2024)

Build your career with our global reputation

With particular expertise in finance, entrepreneurship, health, and sustainable business, the Business School is recognised as leading the field. Benefit from strong industry partnerships and a diverse alumni network. 

A fully-funded programme

Every student on our Doctoral programme is offered full funding, including a full tuition fee waiver (Home/EU or Overseas fees) plus a living stipend for up to five years. Funding for a 6th year can be considered on a case-by-case basis, with the potential to undertake a teaching or research assistant studentship with one of the Business Schools research centres.  

World-class faculty

Our internationally admired faculty are leaders in their respective fields, bringing a wealth of experience and academic distinction. They are deeply invested in developing the research interests of our PhD students, fostering an environment of intellectual growth and innovation. 

Impact on industry

Working closely with businesses and governments, we drive policy and practice through inspiring collaboration and research excellence, giving you the opportunity to observe the impact of research on business and society. 

Inspiring intellectual community

Engage with a diverse cohort of fellow PhD students and researchers, creating an inspiring and collaborative environment that encourages intellectual development and professional connections. 

Programme content

The Business School Master’s in Research (MRes) is an integral part of the PhD, introducing theory and research methods in Finance, Economics and Management, providing you with a solid foundation for your doctoral studies. Depending on the research area you choose to specialise in, you will embark on a one or two-year MRes programme as shown below. 

*Please note programme content is subject to change. The modules mentioned below are just a sample of what is available in the programme.

Data Analysis Tools

This course provides students with a basic foundation in mathematics and statistics required to undertake further quantitative research methods courses. This course consists of two parts, statistics and mathematics. Topics covered include: matrix algebra; optimization; differential equations; random variables and probability distributions; moments of a random variable; probability distributions; joint, marginal and conditional distributions; functions and transformation of a random variable; hypothesis testing; univariate regression.

Systematic Reviews

When starting new research, the first step is usually a literature review: scanning what is already known about a given topic and figuring out where the gaps are. However, novice researchers tend to be anything but systematic in their literature review: they have no method for scanning the literature, and they usually have little idea of what is relevant and what is not. The Systematic Review method opens a way to create research syntheses that add real value and novel insight – in a way that is potentially publishable in its own right.

Specialist Modules

Optimisation

Stochastic Processes - This module introduces you to basic tools for modelling stochastic phenomena. The focus of the module is the theory of stochastic processes, but applications will be drawn from operations research, analytics / ML, and finance to illustrate the usage of the models for studying real-world business problems

Machine Learning for Analytics - This module gives you an overview of machine learning methods for analytics. Applications in the module will be drawn from various sources including medical applications (e.g. patient discharge from hospitals), recommender systems and the Netflix prize, advertising and marketing, estimating scofflaw rates, reputations systems and Google's PageRank algorithm, filtering, text mining, sports analytics etc.

Decision Making Under Uncertainty - This module gives you an overview of different paradigms of decision making in dynamic uncertain environments, including dynamic programming, stochastic optimisation and robust optimisation. Along with theory, applications in operations management and analytics will be introduced, with the aim of preparing you for research in these areas.

Industrial Organisation

Sustainable Behaviour - This module aims to provide you with an in-depth exposure to the emerging academic field of sustainable behaviour. You will be presented with the main methodological tool used in behavioural research (lab and field experiments) as well with the multiple articles and journals which have published cutting-edge experimental research on sustainable behaviour across a wide variety of contexts.

Consumer Behaviour - This module aims to give you a robust foundation in consumer behaviour and how it relates to marketing. The module covers topics such as how consumers process marketing communications, how consumer involvement affects decision making, and how external factors impact consumer behaviour.

Microeconomics 1

Microeconomics 2

Research methods modules

Applied Microeconometrics

Applied Microeconometrics 2

Econometrics 1

Econometrics 2

Qualitative Methods 1

Qualitative Methods 2

Quantitative Methods 2

Other elective modules

You can choose from a range of elective modules relevant to your pathway.

Asset Pricing Theory 

Corporate Finance

Consumer Behaviour

Empirical Asset Pricing

Entrepreneurship 

Financial Economics of Climate Sustainability

Machine Learning for Analytics

Machine Learning for Economic Analysis

Macroeconomics

Macro-Finance

Micro Development Economics

Organisational Behaviour

Organisation Theory 

Topics in Empirical Banking 

Topics in Environmental Resource Economics 

Topics in Health Economics

Topics in Household Finance 

Business Models and Intellectual Property*

Contemporary Topics in Health Policy*

Digital Marketing Analytics*

Healthcare and Medical Analytics*

Logistics and Supply Chain Analytics*

Optimisation and Decision Models*

Retail and Marketing Analysis*

Workforce Analytics*

*These modules are available subject to capacity and timetabling constraints in other faculties and are differently weighted to the MRes Business electives

Year one compulsory modules for Economics and Public Policy pathway

Applied Microeconometrics I  - This module will provide an introduction to the practice of applied microeconometrics. Students will learn the standard empirical methods in current use by applied researchers and be exposed to a handful of frontier approaches. The focus will be on implementation beyond simply estimating a parameter of interest: getting the standard errors right, validation and conducting appropriate robustness exercises, and adapting methods to fit new contexts.

Applied Microeconometrics II  - This module will be an introduction to some of the most important themes for students wishing to conduct their own research in Empirical Corporate Finance. For other students, this module will help students gain a better understanding of research related to your own field. Topics covered include: regression refresher, causality and randomized experiments, instrumental variables, difference-in-difference, regression discontinuity, standard errors, event studies, discrete response models, matching methods, and non-parametric methods

Econometrics I  - The module has the objective to provide the students with econometric tools necessary to conduct their empirical research and discuss fundamentals of econometric theory behind them. Students will learn how to conduct - and how to critique - empirical studies in finance, economics and related fields.

Macroeconomics  - This course covers research issues that arise in the intersection of macroeconomics and finance. Topics include portfolio choice, general equilibrium models with heterogeneous agents and dynamic asset pricing models.

Microeconomics I  - The module covers the main tools of microeconomic theory and focuses on preferences, consumer theory, choice under uncertainty, producer theory, and game theory. Time permitting, it introduces general equilibrium in competitive markets. The emphasis is on economic intuition as well as techniques. The fundamental concepts of microeconomic theory are discussed.

Microeconomics II  -   This module covers competitive equilibrium, markets with imperfect, competition and asymmetric information, general equilibrium, Social choice and mechanism design

Research Experience  – This module is intended to give students practical experience of research preparation for their dissertation the following year.  They will undertake research tasks under the supervision of a faculty member on a topic chosen by the faculty member.  Students can select those projects that fit their research interests.

Year one compulsory modules for Finance pathway

Empirical Corporate Finance  - This module will provide an introduction to the practice of applied microeconometrics. Students will learn the standard empirical methods in current use by applied researchers and be exposed to a handful of frontier approaches. The focus will be on implementation beyond simply estimating a parameter of interest: getting the standard errors right, validation and conducting appropriate robustness exercises, and adapting methods to fit new contexts.

Econometrics II    - This module will be an introduction to some of the most important themes for students wishing to conduct their own research in Empirical Corporate Finance. For other students, this module will help students gain a better understanding of research related to your own field. Topics covered include: regression refresher, causality and randomized experiments, instrumental variables, difference-in-difference, regression discontinuity, standard errors, event studies, discrete response models, matching methods, and non-parametric methods. 

Econometrics I  - The module has the objective to provide the students with econometric tools necessary to conduct their empirical research and discuss fundamentals of econometric theory behind them. Students will learn how to conduct - and how to critique - empirical studies in finance, economics and related fields.

Microeconomics I  - The module covers the main tools of microeconomic theory and focuses on preferences, consumer theory, choice under uncertainty, producer theory, and game theory. Time permitting, it introduces general equilibrium in competitive markets. The emphasis is on economic intuition as well as techniques. The fundamental concepts of microeconomic theory are discussed.

Corporate Finance  - This module is taught in two parts, starting with a historical background, and then considering the theory of investment decisions, capital structure, financial innovation, and corporate governance.

Asset Pricing Theory  - The first part of this module deals with representative investors, portfolio choice and dynamic securities markets in discrete time before covering portfolio choice in continuous time and option pricing. The second part starts from the asset pricing implications of a general equilibrium Lucas-tree economy. Then, it discusses the main asset pricing puzzles implied by these economies. Finally, we will explore optimal portfolio choice, multiple trees economies and some of the latest attempts in the asset pricing literature to solve some of these puzzles.

Empirical Asset Pricing  -   The module is intended for students with a prior knowledge of asset pricing theory, capital markets and econometrics, and will concentrate on discrete-time methods and use a variety of econometric techniques. The module will cover these econometric tools in order to empirically address meaningful economic questions.

Research Experience  - This module is intended to give students practical experience of research preparation for their dissertation the following year.  They will undertake research tasks under the supervision of a faculty member on a topic chosen by the faculty member.  Students can select those projects that fit their research interests.

Year one compulsory modules for Innovation and Entrepreneurship pathway

Introduction to the Practice of Research  - This module will introduce you to the craft of research. You will develop the skills and knowledge you need to effectively produce research questions and hypotheses, ensuring consistency between theory, research design, methods and measures, and developing a clear and compelling argument.

Qualitative Methods I  - This module covers research methods required in qualitative research. You will develop skills in all aspects of the research process, including research design, data collection, data analysis, theory building, writing up as well as reviewing papers and responding to referees. The module is essential for those who wish to author qualitative research but will also be useful for quantitative researchers.

Quantitative Methods I  - This module provides an overview of the primary quantitative methods employed in management research. It will enable you to develop the ability to interpret the results of your own research as well as to critically assess the findings presented in other studies. The emphasis will be on the practical application of different estimation models using STATA rather than on the econometrics and mathematical specification.

Organisational Behaviour  - In this module you will be introduced to a selection of most seminal papers in organisational behaviour with a particular focus on classic and contemporary theories, ongoing controversies, and ground-breaking empirical studies. The emphasis is on providing a foundational overview of the field.

Organisational Theory  - This module will expose you to the major theoretical perspectives and issues studied in organisation theory research. You will also be exposed to a set of approaches to understanding how and why organisations form, survive and grow.

Strategy  - In this module you will develop the fundamentals of strategy including the theories of competitive advantage, industry analysis, understanding of resource based view/knowledge based view, and corporate strategy.

Innovation Management  - This module will offer a thorough theoretical understanding of the key themes of innovation research, combined with practical insights into the challenges of innovation management in organisations. You will address topics ranging from technological change, creativity, the role of networks in innovation, and appropriability/value capture from innovation.

Entrepreneurship  - This module introduces students to the major theoretical threads and debates in the field of entrepreneurship. Students will learn to make connections between theory and empirical research, practice critiquing and identifying insight in research, engage with fundamental debates in the field and formulate directions how the field may be further advanced.

Year one compulsory modules for Strategy and Organisational Behaviour pathway

Elective modules for economics and public policy pathway.

Asset Pricing Theory

Decision Making Under Certainty

Econometrics I

Econometrics II 

Financial Economics of Climate and Sustainability

Machine Learning for Economics Analysis

Macroeconomics 

Microeconomics I

Microeconomics II 

Sustainable Behaviour

Topics in Empirical Banking

Topics in Environmental Resource Economics

Topics in Household Finance

Elective modules for Finance pathway

Advanced Financial Statistics

Asset Allocation and Investment Strategies

Big Data in Finance I

Big Data in Finance II

Decision Making Under Uncertainty

Econometrics II

Financial Economics for Climate Sustainability

Microeconomics II

Elective modules for Innovation and Entrepreneurship pathway

Advanced Topics in Organisational Behaviour

Corporate Sustainability

Interdisciplinary Research

Qualitative Methods II

Readings in Digital Business

Readings in Social Networks/Social Capital

Social Network Analysis

Social Data Science

Special Topics in Organisational Theory/Strategy

Elective modules for Strategy and Organisational behaviour pathway

Advanced Topics in Organisational Behaviour 

Social Network Analysis 

Research Project

During the second year, students work on their MRes project which is formally assessed and counts towards the overall MRes mark. Students are expected to approach potential supervisors from within the department’s academic staff. Students submit their proposed research project title and a brief outline by the end of September of Year two. Students submit a Progress Report in February, outlining their progress to date with the thesis. During the Summer Term, students will submit their MRes dissertation. This will be followed by an oral exam

Research plan 

When you progress from the MRes to the PhD, you will work with your supervisors, chosen based on your research interests. Your supervisors will help you develop your research question, identify research and teaching opportunities and support you through your studies and the academic job application process.  

Seminars and conferences

Being part of the School’s inspirational research community is a crucial aspect of the doctoral experience – as is gaining familiarity with cutting edge research from world-leading academics. Each department runs seminars where internal and external academics discuss their latest work.  

As well as providing insight into yet-to-be-published research, the seminars offer networking opportunities and visiting academics often lead special topic workshops for research students. The Doctoral programme also supports the participation of research students in international conferences where you can present your own research and participate in doctoral consortia. 

Early Stage Assessment 

The Early Stage Assessment (ESA) takes place in the summer of year one of the PhD and is assessed by a panel of faculty. The ESA outlines the research question, the work you have done to date and the future research activities to be carried out to complete the project. 

It consists of a written report and presentation to which all PhD students and research department faculty are invited. The purpose of the ESA is not only to assess your personal progress but it also gives you the opportunity to discuss your work at its early stages and get feedback and ideas from faculty to improve your research. 

Armed with feedback from the Early Stage Assessment, you will work intensely on your thesis, focusing on the collection and analysis of empirical data and developing theoretical frameworks. Under the guidance of your supervisors, the thesis gives you the opportunity to conduct a substantial piece of original research. 

Late stage review

The Late Stage Review (LSR) takes place in the summer of year two of the PhD and follows the same principle as the Early Stage Assessment, in that its purpose is to assess your progress and provide you with feedback and advice on the direction and scope of your research. 

Our research areas

What our students say

“The programme structure is different from many other business schools because during the first year at Imperial we study the Master’s of Research (MRes), which is focused on developing strong foundations before continuing to the PhD programme. This also gives us additional time to discover opportunities and find the right paths for our research.”

Class profile 2022

20 new students per year

51% female students

20 nationalities represented

Funding and scholarships

Request a brochure, career impact.

In recent years, our PhD students have joined leading universities, research centres and institutions such as Tsinghua University, University College London, Copenhagen Business School, the Bank of England, the University of Bath, King’s College London, National Chengchi University, the University of Sussex and Renmin University in China. Others have sought top positions in industry or founded successful start-ups.

The doctoral programme has been re-structured in recent years to focus more on academic development and it is anticipated that over the coming years placements will focus more on academia than industry.

Find out more about career outcomes

Meet your faculty

Our PhD programme provides close collaboration between leading Analytics & Operations faculty and doctoral students, developing your research interests and providing continuous support and guidance throughout the programme.  

Alexander Michaelides

Kalyan Talluri

Wolfram Wiesemann

Edward Anderson

Martin Haugh

Xiaocheng Li

Reza Skandari

Jiankun Sun

Carol Propper

Franco Sassi

Jonathan Haskel

Marisa Miraldo

Richard Green

Pedro Rosa Dias

Esther Bøler

Franklin Allen

Patrick Bolton

Ramana Nanda

Lara Cathcart

Enrico Biffis

Christopher Hansman

Clara Martinez-Toledano

Alan Hughes

Celia Moore

Markus Perkmann

Christopher Tucci

James Barlow

Ileana Stigliani

Mark Kennedy

James Eteen

Eduardo B. Andrade

Andreas Eisingerich

Rajesh Bhargave

Sven Mikolon

Michelle Rogan

Frequently asked questions, how long does it take to complete the doctoral programme.

The Doctoral programme is structured to take between four to six years full-time. In the first year, all students undertake a one or two year MRes programme depending on their chosen research area specialism. Subject to satisfactory academic progress, students then progress to the PhD which takes between 3-4 years.

When does the academic year start?

The Doctoral programme has one intake each year in September and is spread over four to six years.

Do you offer any distance learning or part-time research programmes?

It is not possible to enrol on the Doctoral programme on a part-time or distance learning basis. Students must be in attendance throughout the full period of study.

Can I transfer from my current Doctoral programme to Imperial College Business School's Doctoral programme?

It is not usually possible to transfer onto the Doctoral programme as it is unlikely that previous studies would perfectly overlap with the School’s expertise.

Can I come to Imperial College Business School as a visiting student?

Please visit Imperial College London's visiting students page .

Can I have a part-time job whilst enrolled in the programme?

The Doctoral programme is full time. Students are able to undertake part-time work if this does not break any relevant visa and/or scholarship conditions, however the programme offers a living stipend to support students during their studies.

How many students do you accept onto the Doctoral programme every year?

Admission onto the Doctoral programme is highly competitive as we accept around 15 students each year, from a total of approximately 200 applications.

Is there a workspace assigned to Doctoral students?

There is a designated workspace which includes a computer and relevant software assigned to all enrolled Doctoral students. You will share working space with other PhD students in your cohort.

How do I apply and what documents do I need to submit with my application?

All applications to the Doctoral programme are made via our online platform. You will either need to select 'Business (MRes 1YFT)' or 'Business (MRes 2YFT)' based on your research area of interest. Further information can be found on our  Doctoral programme page.

Please refer to the  How to apply page  to see application deadlines, what documents you are required to submit with your application and to view the selection process.

When is the application deadline?

To find out more about application deadlines for our Doctoral programme please  visit the How to apply page .

What do I need to include in my statement of purpose?

One of the most important parts of our application form is the ‘statement of purpose’ section. It should be no more than one or two A4 pages and should cover the following points:

Your motivation for undertaking the programme

A discussion of possible research areas that you might pursue and how these are a good fit for Imperial College Business School

What interests you most about your chosen field of study

Relevant past study, industry, or research projects

Long-term career goals

I haven't decided what area I want to specialise in for my PhD, what should I do?

You should browse the description of the different research groups in the Business School and the webpages of faculty members. This will give an overview of their research interests and current projects. The MRes gives you an opportunity to pursue potential interests through courses and a project prior to committing to the PhD

Do I need a willing supervisor prior to application?

No, although in your application you should list a member of  faculty  you have identified as a potential supervisor. You can demonstrate in your statement of purpose how your research interests are aligned to a potential supervisor and the Business School.

Checking the research profiles of faculty members and Business School projects will give you an indication of whether the Business School is a good fit for you. If no faculty are working in your area of interest it is unlikely that you would be shortlisted, as we may not be able to provide supervisory support during your PhD.

During the MRes year, you will become part of the research community at Imperial College Business School and interact with faculty and other PhD students during taught courses and at seminars, which we hope will influence and help shape your research ideas for the PhD.

Are all applicants interviewed?

Not all applications progress to the interview stage of the selection process, however we interview all shortlisted candidates before making an offer. In the case of overseas candidates we will arrange an interview by telephone or via Skype.

Is GMAT/GRE a compulsory requirement?

Yes. A GMAT/GRE score must be submitted before we will consider an application. Any applications submitted without a GMAT/GRE score will be considered incomplete until we receive a score. Please note that we do not make offers on the condition that a candidate achieves a satisfactory GMAT/GRE score. To see the GMAT/GRE scores we look for, please refer to the  Entry Requirements page .

Do you offer Doctoral funding and stipend?

We offer a fully funded Doctoral programme at Imperial College Business School – this includes a tuition fee waiver and a stipend for up to five years. The 2024-25 rate of the Graduate Teaching Assistant scholarship stipend is £25,000. Rates are reviewed annually and are expected to increase for 2025-26 in line with Research Council UK rates. Stipends are tax-free and the continuation of the stipend will depend on your satisfactory progress on the programme.

What living costs should I allow for in London?

Living costs vary considerably depending on the area of London you choose to live in and your choice of accommodation.

Read more about  estimated London living costs  and  accommodation for postgraduates .

Do you offer Doctoral scholarships?

Within Imperial, we also have funding opportunities from various external studentships, including EPSRC, ESRC, and the Imperial College President’s PhD Scholarships .

Students who are eligible for other PhD  funding opportunities  that may be available to them are expected to apply for them.

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PhD studentships

If you're looking to get PhD funding for a specific research project or field of study, Doctoral studentships can provide you with either a partially or fully-funded PhD

Who awards PhD studentships?

PhD studentships are most commonly awarded by the UK's seven Research Councils in the form of Research Council grants , with research funding overseen by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) .

Individual UK universities also offer scholarships and bursaries to PhD students, while many professional bodies fund Doctoral research in collaboration with these academic institutions.

For instance, research awards are offered by the following engineering organisations:

• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) - QUEST scholarships
• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
• The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Additionally, Cooperative Awards in Science and Engineering (CASE) can be part-funded by any non-academic body. These four-year PhDs require the student to work at the organisation for at least three months.

You can also apply for funded PhD opportunities through many charities, foundations and trusts, including:

• Action Medical Research
• Alzheimer's Society
• British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG)
• British Heart Foundation (BHF)
• Cancer Research UK
• Diabetes UK
• Rosetrees Trust - PhD Plus
• The Leverhulme Trust
• Wellcome Trust

Before you start applying for a funded PhD, it's always a good idea to discuss this with a prospective supervisor first, as they're often able to provide tips on maximising the likelihood of receiving financial support.

How much can I receive?

Many PhD studentships, including those offered by universities, professional bodies, or charities, foundations and trusts, provide three years' funding paid at a similar rate to the Research Council grant:

• Fees-only studentship - These cover a student's tuition fees, plus any associated project and training costs (a minimum of £4,786 per year).
• Full studentship - These add a non-repayable, tax-free maintenance grant known as a 'stipend'. In 2024/25, this is worth a minimum of £19,237 and it can be used towards living costs - see UKRI - Find studentships and Doctoral training .

For example, a University of Manchester School of Social Sciences PhD studentship includes tuition fees for three-and-a-half years and a maintenance grant of £18,622 (2023/24 rate) per year for living expenses, plus associated research costs - such as fieldwork and attending conferences - from the Research Training Support Grant.

However, you should be aware that some PhD studentship recipients are required to teach undergraduates. While this provides an excellent opportunity to gain vital employability skills, it can also be hugely time-consuming. You must be satisfied that tutoring won't negatively affect the quality of your research before accepting your place.

Is my programme eligible for a PhD studentship?

PhD studentships can start at any time of the year, but most begin in September, October or January.

Certain types of PhD, for example professional Doctorates, may not be eligible for a PhD studentship. The same applies to part-time or distance learning options.

Am I eligible?

PhD studentships typically demand that applicants have a Bachelors degree at 2:1 or above, plus a relevant Masters degree or professional experience at that level of study.

Those who already possess a PhD are often ineligible, while some PhD studentships are limited to students fitting certain criteria - for example, those from a disadvantaged background, from a certain country or of a certain ethnicity.

If you're a European Union (EU) national, you'll need to have settled or pre-settled status under the government's EU Settlement Scheme to be eligible for student finance in this country - and this includes PhD studentships.

How do I apply for a PhD studentship?

The application process can be lengthy, and competition is fierce.

Some PhD students will be automatically considered for financial support once they've been accepted by an institution, but many are required to make separate PhD funding applications. These are usually made directly to the university - even for those studentships from Research Councils, professional bodies, or charities, foundations and trusts.

You'll typically be asked for your PhD application form, a research proposal , a cover letter and your references. After the institution has reviewed your application, you may be invited to interview.

Throughout this process, the university will scrutinise what you'll bring to the institution. Applicants at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), for example, are judged on:

• the quality of their research project and how it connects with research currently being undertaken at the institution
• how appropriate the supervisory team is
• their calibre, academic qualifications and academic/research experience
• whether the research can contribute towards the Research Excellence Framework (REF), meaning that interdisciplinary research will be preferred.

How do I increase my chances of getting a PhD studentship?

You can improve your chances of success by:

• asking a friend or family member to proofread your application
• carefully choosing your referees, ensuring that they'll speak positively of you
• discussing your draft application with a relevant academic
• explaining how your work will be unique and innovative
• following the funding body's guidance regarding word counts and formatting.

What other PhD funding is available?

If you're unsuccessful with your PhD studentship application, you could consider:

• crowdfunding
• employer sponsorship
• PhD loans .

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Studentships and doctoral training

Get a studentship to fund your doctorate.

UKRI studentships offer funding for doctoral research. They also offer you access to training, networking and development opportunities to help you build a research and innovation career.

Our expectations for research organisations, supervisors and students are set out in the statement of expectations for doctoral training .

You could get:

• a minimum stipend of £19,237 per year for your living costs, which is paid to you in regular instalments
• support for your tuition fees (minimum £4,786 per year)

The stipend is usually non-taxable and does not need to be paid back. Some research organisations may offer more if you study in London, or they or one of their collaborators might decide to top up the payment. This will be outlined in the studentship advert from the research organisation.

We normally pay the support for tuition fees directly to your research organisation.

The levels given here are for the academic year 2024 to 2025. UKRI’s approach to doctoral stipend and fee levels will be reviewed through the  new deal for postgraduate research .

Additional support for your doctoral studies

As a UKRI-funded doctoral student, you may be able to access additional funding to cover the cost of other related training and development opportunities.

This could include:

• conference attendance
• language training
• overseas research visits
• internships or placements with a non-academic partner

The availability of support will depend on the research organisation and the training grants they have on offer. You should contact the research organisation you are interested in applying to, to find out what you could get.

Extra support if you have a disability

If you have a disability, you may be entitled to a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) on top of your studentship.

You should speak to your research organisation’s disability advisor to assess your needs. They can help put the right support in place, including a DSA application if necessary. You cannot claim DSA directly from UKRI.

DSA helps to cover the cost of any additional support that a person studying for a doctorate might need as a result of a disability, mental health problem or specific learning difficulty.

The allowance covers:

• non-medical personal assistance
• specialist equipment
• extra travel costs
• general expenses

Find out more about DSA in our framework .

If you are a research organisation you can download claim forms and guidance for DSA .

Who can apply

Any prospective doctoral student wishing to study at a UK research organisation, including prospective international students, can apply for a UKRI studentship.

All UKRI-funded doctoral students will be eligible for the full award, both the stipend to support living costs, and home-level fees at the UK research organisation rate.

How to find opportunities

Many UK research organisations offer some form of studentship funding from UKRI. These opportunities will depend on the subject you want to study and will normally be advertised by the research organisations.

Research organisations may have additional opportunities that do not involve UKRI. UKRI supports around 20% of all UK-based postgraduate researchers. You should speak to the research organisation you are interested in to find out what studentships are available.

You could also consider using a specialist website like   FindaPhD  to look for opportunities.

When to apply

Research organisations set their own deadlines for applications.

Many open for applications early in the academic year and close in January or February. This is not a hard and fast rule. It is important that you check the deadlines for the research organisation where you want to study.

How to apply

You cannot apply to UKRI for a studentship. You must contact the research organisation you are interested in studying with and use their application process.

For doctoral students who are already studying with a studentship, there are opportunities to get additional funding to support placements that are separate from your doctorate.  Find training and development opportunities .

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Scholarships and funding

Would you like to turn your dream of studying in the uk into a reality.

Deciding to study in the UK is an investment in your future. A prestigious degree from the UK is a valuable and transformative experience and will take your education - and your employability - to the next level.

There are many funding options available for international students who want to study in the UK. They range from part-funding, for example paying part of your fees, to full-funding which covers programme fees, living expenses, and return flights to the UK.

You can search for the right scholarship for you on the course and scholarships finder below.

Postgraduate funding

The UK government runs a variety of scholarship programmes to financially support international students who are looking for help funding their studies in the UK.

The three main UK government scholarships on offer are:

GREAT Scholarships

GREAT Scholarships are scholarships to UK universities across a variety of subjects, for students from 15 countries. Applications for 2024-25 are open.

Chevening Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships offers fully funded master's degrees in the UK. Learn more about one of the UK's most prestigious scholarships.

Commonwealth Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarships are UK university scholarships given to talented individuals with the potential to make a positive impact on the global stage.

Wider UK government funding

The UK government offers hundreds of scholarships, bursaries and additional financial support to students from a large number of countries.

You can visit the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website to find out more about the funding available if you are studying in the UK as a postgraduate student, including whether or not you are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Just scroll down to the relevant section of the webpage.

UKCISA is the UK’s national advisory body serving the interests of international students and those who work with them.

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Postgraduate studentships

Many universities offer fully-funded postgraduate studentships for PhD programmes. Find out more .

Institution-specific scholarships

Many UK higher-education institutions offer their own scholarship programmes.

These are offered based on a number of factors, which can be broadly split out into the following categories:

• Academic, merit and excellence scholarships - These are usually awarded to students with a strong academic background, including achieving strong grades in their school exams. 
• Performance-based scholarships - These are usually awarded to those who have exceptional ability in an extracurricular activity such as sports, music or performing arts like drama or dance.
• Subject-specific scholarships - These are often offered by individual departments for students studying a particular course or subject.
• Equal access or sanctuary scholarships - These scholarships can take the form of a tuition fee reduction or waiver or maintenance award and are offered to refugees and asylum seekers who have fled persecution from their home countries.
• Disability scholarships - These scholarships support international students with a disability, long-term mental health condition, learning difficulty or other special needs. 

Always check out different institutions’ websites to discover what is available, and take a look at specialist websites like Postgraduate Studentships and Prospects for curated information that covers different institutions.

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Undergraduate funding

While undergraduate scholarships and bursaries for EU and international students studying in the UK are less common than they are for postgraduate studies, they do exist. You just need to know where to look for them.

Funding for EU and international undergraduate students in the UK can generally be split into two categories: those offered by UK universities themselves and those offered by third parties - usually governments or organisations in your home country.

You can visit the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website to find out more about the funding available if you are studying in the UK as an undergraduate student, including whether or not you are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Just scroll down to the relevant section of the webpage.

You can also visit the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service in the UK (UCAS)’s page about scholarships, grants, and bursaries: EU and international students for more detailed information on what to look out for and where.

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Funded programmes

We offer several specialised PhD training programmes that come with funding.

All of our fully funded programmes are displayed below including our prestigious doctoral training partnerships and industry funded schemes.

Some of these programmes offer interdisciplinary or structured training during the first year or placements outside of the lab.

Alternatively, you can search our live project listings to find advertised fully funded projects or visit our funding opportunities page  to browse the fully funded scholarships and awards we offer.

Excellence in Diversity PhD Scholarships

Fully funded studentships for candidates from groups under-represented in postgraduate research.

More about the Excellence in Diversity scholarships

Joint scholarships with the China Scholarship Council (CSC)

Scholarships for Chinese PhD students through a joint scheme between the University and the CSC.

More about joint scholarships with the CSC

BBSRC DTP studentships

The BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership provides an opportunity to experience cutting-edge research in the biosciences.

More about BBSRC DTP studentships

MRC DTP studentships

The MRC Doctoral Training Partnership provides an outstanding environment for PhDs in the biomedical sciences.

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British Heart Foundation PhD

Our 4-year BHF PhD provides an intensive introduction to cardiovascular research.

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Wellcome Trust Immunomatrix in Complex Disease PhD

A 4-year PhD programme at the interface of immunology and matrix biology research.

More about the Wellcome Trust Immunomatrix in Complex Disease PhD

CRUK Manchester Centre PhD Training Scheme

Develop a career in world-leading cancer research with clinical, MB-PhD and non-clinical PhD opportunities funded by the Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre.

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CRUK Manchester Centre MB-PhD

Combining medical training with research training in the area of cancer sciences.

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CRUK Manchester Institute PhD studentships

The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute have PhD projects on offer spanning the whole spectrum of cancer research.

More about the CRUK Manchester Institute PhD studentships

ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership

ESRC funding for postgraduate training in the social sciences is available through the North West Social Sciences DTP.

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Social-Biological CDT

PhD studentships are available in an innovative new centre for doctoral training in biosocial research.

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HDR UK/Turing PhD Programme in Health Data Science

PhD studentships are available for research within health data science.

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Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) PhD studentships

Studentships for clinical and non-clinical PhD projects in cancer, inflammation and other areas with the Manchester BRC.

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President's Doctoral Scholar awards

Studentships for outstanding international (non-UK) candidates seeking PhD opportunities.

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Dual Award PhD with the University of Melbourne

Apply for a project from the Dual Award PhD programme between Manchester and Melbourne.

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Kennedy Trust IMPACT Inflammation MB-PhD

Combining the vocational training of a medical degree with the research expertise of a PhD.

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The Boots Company Collaborative Training Partnership (CTP)

Undertaking world-class bioscience research in skin health.

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Ph.D Scholarships UK - Ph.D Funding UK 2024-2025

If you want to take your Ph.D program in UK but you need financial support, below is a list of available Ph.D scholarships for International students in UK  2024-2025. These Ph.D grants uk are made available by universities in UK

• Fully funded

University Of Birmingham PhD Scholarship for Black British Researchers 2024

The PhD will provide a unique opportunity to engage with an under-researched collection of African art at the University of Birmingham (UoB), a discrete collection that is part of Research and Cultural Collections (RCC) - a university museum holding full Museum Accredited status from Arts Council En

Published: 2024-04-02 Type: PhD Study in: Birmingham Deadline: January 1, 1970

City Law School PhD Law Scholarships for Black British Researchers 2024

The City Law School is offering a full-time, three-year doctoral scholarships (entry in September 2024) specifically addressed to Black British applicants. Applications are invited from exceptional and ambitious graduates wishing to pursue cutting-edge research in any of the School's key rese

Published: 2024-03-28 Type: PhD Study in: London Deadline: April 1, 2024

University of Sussex Peter Carpenter Africa Climate Scholarship for African PhD Students 2024

This prestigious fully-funded PhD Peter Carpenter Climate Change scholarship is awarded to African citizens with top level academic qualifications. The PhD programme is hosted within the Climate Science and Society Research (CSSR) group in the Department of Geography, where there is a v

Published: 2024-03-28 Type: PhD Study in: Brighton Deadline: April 15, 2024

University of Kent Law School PhD Research Studentship in UK 2024

This studentship is offered by Kent Law School in association with the UKRI-funded Future Leaders Fellowship project led by Dr Connal Parsley, “The Future of Good Decisions: an Evolutionary Approach to Human-AI Government Administrative Decision-Making”. The project will take a new appro

Published: 2024-03-05 Type: PhD Study in: London Deadline: March 31, 2024

Newcastle University PhD Studentship in Skeletal Muscle (UK) 2024

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and talented individual to join our team. Our prior studies have revealed intriguing structural changes in patients with mitochondrial myopathy, a condition characterised by mitochondrial dysfunction. Specifically, we have observed an increased

Published: 2024-02-26 Type: PhD Study in: Newcastle upon Tyne Deadline: April 30, 2024

University of Kent Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Scholarship for PhD Students 2024

The University of Kent is pleased to offer four EPSRC studentships starting in September 2024 to exceptional students undertaking PhD study in the following schools on a full-time basis: School of Physics and Astronomy School of Chemistry and Forensic Sciences School of Computing School

Published: 2024-02-22 Type: PhD Study in: London Deadline: March 24, 2024

University of Southampton Horizon Europe Fee Waivers for Postgraduate Students 2024

The University of Southampton is introducing a new programme to support the reassociation of the UK with the Horizon Europe programme, and the University strategy to grow the international diversity of its doctoral cohort. The University will apply a fee waiver - equivalent to the diffe

Published: 2024-02-20 Type: PhD Study in: Southampton Deadline: Not Specified

University Of Portsmouth PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Narcissus 2024

This Ph.D. project explores the rarely studied area of corona structures in Narcissus flowers, highlighting the striking species-to-species variation. To solve the puzzles surrounding corona development, the research combines cooperative efforts, high-throughput DNA sequencing, developmental genetic

Published: 2024-02-16 Type: PhD Study in: Portsmouth Deadline: March 1, 2024

Newcastle University Konishi Foundation Scholarship for PhD Students 2024

The Konishi Foundation Scholarship provides support to an excellent candidate who wishes to pursue a PhD in Politics in topics related to East Asian politics within the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology at Newcastle University. For purposes of this call, East Asia includes China, Hong Kong

Published: 2024-02-16 Type: PhD Study in: Newcastle upon Tyne Deadline: February 19, 2024

King’s College CMCI London African Music PhD Scholarship 2024

The researcher will be based in the Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries (CMCI),  King’s College London and co-supervised by Professor Roberta Comunian (Professor of Creative Economies in the Department of Culture, Media & Creative Industries) and&n

Published: 2024-02-15 Type: PhD Study in: London Deadline: March 19, 2024

King’s College London Afro Beats And Afro Bytes: PhD Studentship for African Students 2024

The researcher will be based in the Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries (CMCI),  King’s College London and co-supervised by Professor Roberta Comunian (Professor of Creative Economies in the Department of Culture, Media & Creative Industries) and Dr Eka

Published: 2024-02-13 Type: PhD Study in: London Deadline: March 19, 2024

Newcastle University AHRC-funded PhD Studentship in Early Modern Studies 2024

Interested in early modern books, print culture and politics? This project investigates how the early modern English state used the book trade guild known as the Stationers’ Company to censor publications.  You will work with the Stationers’ Company’s extensive archive (in

Published: 2024-02-12 Type: PhD Study in: Newcastle upon Tyne Deadline: February 28, 2024

Newcastle University Overseas Research Scholarships (NUORS) for International PhD Students 2024 entry

Newcastle University is committed to offering support to the very best international students hoping to pursue a programme of research. We are pleased to offer a small number of University funded NUORS awards for outstanding international students who apply to commence PhD studies in any subject in

Published: 2024-02-08 Type: PhD Study in: Newcastle upon Tyne Deadline: May 10, 2024

Newcastle University Overseas Research Scholarships (NUORS) 2024 entry

Published: 2024-02-07 Type: PhD Study in: Newcastle upon Tyne Deadline: May 10, 2024

University of Bristol Black Heritage PhD Scholarships 2024

We welcome applications for full scholarships to postgraduate research programmes starting in 2024. As part of our commitment to the Black community, the University of Bristol has launched a number of postgraduate research scholarships exclusively for students of Black heritage for 2024/25 entry.

Published: 2024-02-02 Type: PhD Study in: Bristol Deadline: February 27, 2024

University of Leeds Business School Marketing Department Scholarship 2024

Doctoral research students in marketing will develop the ability to pursue research that advances the frontiers of the marketing discipline and solves business and marketing problems using advanced research tools and techniques. They will learn how to derive implications from their research results

Published: 2024-01-23 Type: PhD Study in: Leeds Deadline: April 26, 2024

University Of Manchester Dean's Doctoral Scholarship Award 2024

These scholarships are open to all nationalities and across all research areas, and will be of interest to students of the highest calibre who have the commitment and desire to work on challenging research projects in a world leading research environment.  

Published: 2024-01-18 Type: PhD Study in: Manchester Deadline: March 31, 2024

Regent's University London PhD Progression Scholarship 2023

Regent's PhD Progression Scholarships reward the loyalty of undergraduate students or taught postgraduate students who progress to enrol on a PhD degree with us. It's our way of saying thank you.  

Published: 2024-01-18 Type: PhD Study in: London Deadline: Not Specified

University of Edinburgh 2023 Informatics Global PhD Scholarship

If you have a strong academic record of accomplishment at undergraduate or Masters level, and are highly motivated to pursue a PhD programme in the School of Informatics at The University of Edinburgh, you could be selected to receive a full PhD scholarship.  Applicants who submit a programm

Published: 2024-01-12 Type: PhD Study in: Edinburgh Deadline: April 26, 2024

University of Edinburgh Law School & Cameron PhD Scholarship to Study In UK, 2024

Edinburgh Law School offers a number of full PhD studentships, one of which is provided through a generous bequest from alumnus Ewen Cameron in his name. These scholarships will pay tuition fees and an annual stipend in line with UKRI rates (approximately £18,662 per annum). The stipend wil

Published: 2024-01-11 Type: PhD Study in: Cardiff Deadline: February 1, 2024

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Updated on 27 January, 2024

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While many of us are interested in pursuing a PhD program in the UK, the fees for the program could add tremendous stress. But fret not; there are many fully-funded PhD programs in the UK for international students that make higher education affordable.

We will discuss all the details regarding applications, deadlines, tenure, and much more for fully-funded programs in the UK for international students.

High-calibre students who wish to apply for fully-funded PhD studentships can consider these programs. These fully-funded programs are offered by a wide range of universities in the UK and some Non-profit and corporate organizations. The positions in these fully-funding PhD can close at any time if someone accepts the offer.

Country/course eligible for

Usually, these fully-funded programs in the UK are available for overseas, European Union, and domestic students. The courses eligible for fully-funded PhD programs will vary according to different scholarships and programs.

Level of scholarship

The fully-funded PhD scholarship in the UK is for candidates who plan to pursue a PhD program or are currently pursuing one. You should essentially have a bachelor’s and master’s coursework for the same.

Tenure/duration

The fully-funded PhD in the UK for international students covers the expenses for the entire duration of the course, which is typically three years.

Subject/fields

There are no fixed subjects or fields where the scholarships will be offered. Students can find opportunities in every discipline across different fully funded PhD programs.

Number of scholarships available 

Several scholarships are available for fully-funded PhD in the UK for international students. Some of the renowned names are

Ten universities offering fully-funded PhD in the UK for international students

Here are ten universities in the UK offering international students a fully-funded doctoral program in the country for your reference:

1. University College London

2. University of Leeds

3. University of Nottingham

4. Imperial College London

5. Lancaster University

6. Aberystwyth University

7. Kings College London

8. University of St Andrews

9. University of Liverpool

10. London Business School

Application duration

Each of these fully-funded PhD programs has a different application start date. We strongly suggest you be aware of the same by regularly checking the official websites.

As far as deadlines are concerned, below mentioned are some of the renowned fully funded Ph.D. program scholarships along with their deadlines.

Mode of Application

The mode of application for fully-funded PhD programs in the UK is online.

Eligibility Criteria and Additional Requirements

1. Eligible countries: the UK, EU citizens, and foreign candidates are acceptable

2. Acceptable course/subjects: PhD support is generally awarded in the given research areas such as Architecture, construction projects and organization, building energy, construction products and processes, digital construction, urban planning, water engineering, and infrastructure, transport.

3. Admissible criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:

It would be best if you had, or expect to achieve, a minimum of 2:1 honours degree (equivalent international qualification) in a similar discipline.

Previous applicants should have their degrees in Civil Engineering, transport, geography, building services engineering and physics, mathematics, or chemistry.

A relevant master’s degree clubbed with employment experience will also give you an edge.

Value of Scholarship

The scholarship value for a fully-funded PhD in the UK varies from GBP 20,000 to GBP 23,200 (INR 20 Lakh to INR 21.56 Lakh).

Selection Process

The selection process involves a panel of experts who access your academic, research, and extracurricular contributions. At times, need-based scholarships are also provided to students.

Requirements for continuing the Scholarships

Most of these scholarships are allotted annually, but we recommend maintaining a stellar academic record if you wish to continue the scholarships.

1. Masters in Finance in the UK

2. MS Courses in the UK

3. Oxford University’s Rhodes Scholarship

4. Cambridge University Scholarships

5. Duke University in the UK

In summary, the availability of fully funded PhD programs in the UK for international students in 2024 represents a significant opportunity for scholars worldwide. These scholarships not only alleviate the financial challenges associated with advanced studies but also open doors to extensive research resources, expert guidance, and international academic networks. For aspiring doctoral candidates, these programs in the UK offer more than just financial support; they provide a platform for groundbreaking research, intellectual growth, and the chance to contribute to global knowledge. The 2024 admissions cycle thus stands as a gateway for talented international students to embark on a journey of discovery and academic excellence, fully supported by the generous scholarship opportunities available in the UK.

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Year of entry: 2024

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• Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and
• Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 60% or above, a minimum mark of 60% in your dissertation (or overseas equivalent)

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Please ensure you include all required supporting documents at the time of submission, as incomplete applications may not be considered.

Application Deadlines

For consideration in internal funding competitions, you must submit your completed application by 19 January 2024.

If you are applying for or have secured external funding (for example, from an employer or government) or are self-funding, you must submit your application before the below deadline to be considered. You will not be able to apply after this date has passed.

• For September 2024 entry: 30 June 2024

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• 2nd in the UK for Education (Complete University Guide 2024).  
• The University of Manchester was ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Education research (overall GPA, REF2021).
• Learn with research-active experts in the field of education and work with highly diverse cohorts of students and staff.
• Contribute to improvements in the overall wellbeing of students, their families and communities throughout the world through research.

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For entry in the academic year beginning September 2024, the tuition fees are as follows:

• PhD (full-time) UK students (per annum): £6,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): £21,500
• PhD (part-time) UK students (per annum): £3,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): £10,750

Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.

Your fees will cover the cost of your study at the University, as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision, examinations and graduation (excluding graduation robe hire).

Payment of tuition fees will also entitle you to membership of The University of Manchester library, the Students' Union and the Athletic Union.

Scholarships/sponsorships

There are a range of scholarships, studentships and awards to support both UK and overseas postgraduate researchers, details of which can be found via the links below.

To apply University of Manchester funding, you must indicate in your application the competitions for which you wish to be considered. The deadline for most internal competitions, including School of Environment, Education and Development studentships is 19 January 2024.

All external funding competitions have a specified deadline for submitting the funding application form and a separate (earlier) deadline for submitting the online programme application form, both of which will be stated in the funding competition details below.

For more information about funding, visit our funding page to browse for scholarships, studentships and awards you may be eligible for.

• ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP) PhD Studentships - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
• School of Environment, Education and Development Postgraduate Research Studentships 2024 Entry - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
• China Scholarship Council - The University of Manchester (CSC-UoM) Joint Scholarship Programme - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (Least Developed Countries and Fragile States)
• President's Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Awards - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
• Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships 2024 Entry
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (High Income Countries)
• School of Environment, Education and Development Enhancing Racial Equality (SERE) Studentship - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
• Humanities Doctoral Academy Humanitarian Scholarship 2024 Entry

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Fully funded 4 Year PhD studentships in Biomedical Sciences

Applications are invited from outstanding students wishing to pursue a 4 Year PhD studentship in Biomedical Sciences from September 2024.

Based in the Edinburgh Medical School: Biomedical Sciences, University of Edinburgh you will have the opportunity to work with leading research groups while also developing your skills in transnational education. The studentships are fully funded for 4 Years including full fees (home or overseas), UKRI-level stipend and generous research costs. 

Alongside their PhD project, students will be supported in the development of their skills in TNE towards AFHEA accreditation. This will include short (typically 2 visits totalling 4-6 weeks per year) research and educational visits to our ZJE Joint Institute in China supported by their PhD supervisory team.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss projects with prospective supervisors before submitting their application.

Candidates must meet University of Edinburgh PhD requirements including English language proficiency and acceptance is conditional on award of 2:1 degree classification (or similar) in a Biomedical related undergraduate Honours degree programme.

How to apply

To apply, email a single PDF document to [email protected] by 12 noon on Friday 29th March 2024  that includes:

• a 1 page statement of why you wish to pursue a PhD, including a ranking of up to 3 projects you are interested in  f ollowing your discussion with prospective supervisor(s)
• a 1 page statement of how developing your transnational educational skills as part of your PhD will support your longer term career aspirations.  

Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to meet further with prospective PhD supervisors of their ranked projects at interview.

List of PhD projects

Defining the role of rna-binding protein pabpc4 in regulating gene expression to maintain lipid homeostasis (primary supervisor: dr matthew brook), project location .

QMRI, Bioquarter

[email protected]

Name, location and email of co-applicants (Supervisory Team)

Prof. Nicola Gray (CRH/IRR) Email: [email protected]

Prof. Robert Semple (CVS) Email: [email protected]

Project description

PABPC4 is a poorly characterised RNA-binding protein whose genetic locus is strongly associated in human genetic association studies to metabolic disease traits (e.g. cholesterol and triglyceride levels, type 2 diabetes), with some associations sexually dimorphic. Population genetic studies (gnomAD) moreover indicate clear selection against heterozygous loss of function in the wider population. PABPC4 is a close homologue of PABPC1, which binds to mRNA poly(A) tails and regulates multiple facets of mRNA translation and turnover, but PABPC4 molecular functions, RNA targets, and role in mammalian physiology remain to be determined.

Importantly, our (Brook/Gray) unpublished work has revealed sexually-dimorphic dysregulation of growth, body composition, and response to high-fat diet (HFD) of Pabp4-/- mice, with male, but not female, Pabpc4-/- mice being profoundly protected from HFD-induced obesity, insulin resistance and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Collectively these findings establish that genetic alteration of PABPC4 function and/or expression predisposes to the development of impaired lipid metabolism, obesity and associated pathologies in response to HFD. 

We hypothesise that PABPC4 is a master post-transcriptional regulator of sexually dimorphic metabolic gene expression programs. We will take advantage of complementary expertise in the new collaborative team to test this hypothesis via 3 major aims:

Aim 1: Elucidate the metabolic/physiological mechanisms and tissue aetiology of the obesity resistant/dyslipidaemic phenotype of Pabpc4-/- mice. Aim 2: Identify cell types and cellular pathways underlying the PABP4-dependent regulation of lipid/lipoprotein profiles and metabolic traits in mice. Aim 3: Identify functionally relevant PABPC4 mRNA targets and characterise their dysregulation in Pabpc4-/- mice.

Approaches used in project

The student will receive training in cutting-edge methods to study mouse in vivo metabolism (e.g. Sable Promethion indirect calorimetry/behaviour system) and ex vivo/in vitro cell metabolism (e.g. cellular respiration). The identification of PABP4 targets and regulated pathways will require combinations of transcriptomics, proteomics (proteome regulation, protein interactome mapping) and post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression studies (e.g. RNA-binding protein function, RNA target identification).

The supervisory team encompasses all the required expertise and will fully support method training and deployment. In addition, training will be provided in bioinformatics approaches to data handling/analysis and use of human genetic association data, as required.

Relevant references for project background

1.    J. Wu, R. X. Yin, T. Guo, Q. Z. Lin, S. W. Shen, J. Q. Sun, et al. (2015) Gender-specific association between the cytoplasmic poly(A) binding protein 4 rs4660293 single nucleotide polymorphism and serum lipid levels. Mol Med Rep. 12: 3476-3486 [PMID:26005159]

2.    L. A. Passmore and J. Coller (2022) Roles of mRNA poly(A) tails in regulation of eukaryotic gene expression. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol. 23(2): 93-106. [PMID:34594027]

3.    Fátima Gebauer, Thomas Schwarzl, Juan Valcárcel & Matthias W. Hentze (2021) RNA-binding proteins in human genetic disease. Nature Reviews Genetics. 22:185–198 [PMID: 33235359]

4.    Kelaini S, Chan C, Cornelius VA, Margariti A. (2021) RNA-Binding Proteins Hold Key Roles in Function, Dysfunction, and Disease. Biology (Basel). 10(5):366. [PMID: 33923168]

5.    Van Nostrand EL, Pratt GA, et al. (2020) Principles of RNA processing from analysis of enhanced CLIP maps for 150 RNA binding proteins. Genome Biology. 21(1):90. [PMID: 32252787]

Mechanistic characterisation of regulation of PABPC1 by post-translational modification in response to nutrient availability (Primary Supervisor: Dr Matthew Brook)

Dr. Di Chen (ZJE) Email: [email protected]

PABPC1 is central to normal regulation of mRNA translation and decay. By binding mRNA poly(A) tails and interacting with a suite of partner proteins, PABPC1 confers disparate regulatory outcomes to mRNAs. However, despite many protein partners binding at overlapping or shared sites, the regulation of PABPC1-partner interactions is very poorly understood.

We have previously demonstrated PABPC1 to be extensively post-translational modified (PTM); ranging from S/T/Y phosphorylation and R methylation to more unusual K acetylation/methylation switches and Q/D methylation. To date, the functional relevance, regulatory mechanism, and upstream signalling pathways of almost all these PTMs remains unknown.

However, we have determined that PABPC1 is subject to regulation in response to nutrient status, cell cycle stage, and viral infection, indicating that full understanding of PABPC1 PTM-mediated regulation may uncover novel pathways of gene expression regulation.

To reveal novel systems of post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression that underpin nutrient responsiveness and metabolic homeostasis, we will quantitatively determine PABPC1 PTM responses to nutrient availability and perform mechanistic studies of PTM effects on (for e.g.) protein partner binding, mRNA target selection/mRNA binding, and utilisation/fate of target mRNAs (e.g. translation, poly(A) tail status, decay), and we will delineate upstream signalling pathways of nutrient-responsive PTMs.

Aim 1: PTM-omics analysis of PABPC1 to fully characterise its post-translational regulation in response to nutrient availability. Aim 2: Mechanistic characterisation of the effects of nutrient-responsive PTMs on PABPC1 protein partner and/or mRNA interactions. Aim 3: Mapping of upstream regulatory signalling pathways that modulate nutrient-responsive PABPC1 PTMs to affect metabolic gene expression.

The student will receive training in cutting-edge methods to study: The identification of PABPC1 PTMs and regulated outcomes, interactions and upstream pathways will require combinations of proteomics/PTMomics, biophysical and structural studies (e.g. SPR, crystallography/NMR), transcriptomics, post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression studies (e.g. RNA-binding protein function, RNA target identification) and in vitro cell metabolism methods (e.g. cellular respiration).

The supervisory team encompasses all the required expertise and will fully support method training and deployment. In addition, training will be provided in bioinformatics approaches to data handling/analysis, as required

1.    Brook M, McCracken L, Reddington JP, Lu ZL, Morrice NA, Gray NK. (2012) Biochem J. 441(3):803-12. The multifunctional poly(A)-binding protein (PABP) 1 is subject to extensive dynamic post-translational modification, which molecular modelling suggests plays an important role in co-ordinating its activities. [PMID: 22004688]

2.    Friend K, Brook M, Bezirci FB, Sheets MD, Gray NK, Seli E. (2012) Embryonic poly(A)-binding protein (ePAB) phosphorylation is required for Xenopus oocyte maturation. Biochem J. 445(1):93-100. [PMID: 22497250]

3.    Shan P, Fan G, Sun L, Liu J, Wang W, Hu C, Zhang X, Zhai Q, Song X, Cao L, Cui Y, Zhang S, Wang C. (2017) SIRT1 Functions as a Negative Regulator of Eukaryotic Poly(A)RNA Transport. Curr Biol. 27(15):2271-2284.e5. [PMID: 28756945]

4.    Passmore LA, Coller J. (2022) Roles of mRNA poly(A) tails in regulation of eukaryotic gene expression. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol. 23(2):93-106. [PMID: 34594027]

Investigating a role for the placenta in signalling maternal stress to the fetus and programming the fetal brain. (Primary Supervisor: Dr Paula Brunton)

Hugh Robson Building, George Square.

[email protected]

Prof. Ruth Andrew (Centre for Cardiovascular Science) Email: [email protected]

Maternal stress during pregnancy ‘programs’ long-lasting neuroendocrine and behavioural changes in the offspring[1,2]. Often this ‘programming’ is maladaptive and sex-specific[1,2]. How the effects of maternal stress are transmitted from the mother to the fetuses is not known. Direct transfer of maternal glucocorticoids to the fetuses is often proposed to mediate the programming effects. However, we have shown that although corticosterone secretion is significantly greater in stressed dams compared with controls, there is no impact on corticosterone concentrations in the fetal circulation or brain[3].

In addition, maternal stress upregulates placental 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-2 (the enzyme that inactivates glucocorticoids, limiting mother-to-fetus glucocorticoid transfer), suggesting this protective mechanism is intact[3]. These findings suggest a factor(s) other than glucocorticoids mediate fetal programming.

The aim of this project is to investigate the factor(s) that signal maternal stress to the fetus. The placenta has several functions that make it a likely central player in mediating the effects of maternal stress[4]. As well as nutrient transport, the placenta also actively produces and secretes factors (e.g. steroids, monoamines, growth factors, cytokines) that can influence fetal brain development. We will perform a metabolomic screen of secretions from male and female placentae from stressed and non-stressed pregnancies.

We will test whether identified candidate factors can mimic changes in gene expression observed in the prenatally stressed offspring brain. We will also investigate sex-dependent changes in placental gene expression induced by maternal stress, (in particular those involved in nutrient transport and allocation) and investigate whether these contribute to the programmed offspring phenotype. 

Behavioural observations will be used to monitor social stress induction in pregnant rats. Blood samples will be collected and immunoassays used to determine plasma hormone concentrations (primarily corticosterone). Mass spectrometry will be used for metabolomic profiling of placental secretions. Neuronal cell culture will be used to screen whether candidate placental factors can mimic changes in gene expression observed in the fetal/offspring brain.

Altered gene expression in the fetal brain, placentae neuronal cultures induced by maternal stress will be quantified by RNAscope/qPCR, while changes in protein expression will be assessed using immunocytochemistry/Western blotting.

1.    Brunton, P. J. & Russell, J. A. 2010. Prenatal social stress in the rat programmes neuroendocrine and behavioural responses to stress in the adult offspring: Sex specific effects. J Neuroendocrinol, 22, 258-271. 10.1111/j.1365-2826.2010.01969.x

2.    Maccari, S., Krugers, H. J., Morley-Fletcher, S., Szyf, M. & Brunton, P. J. 2014. The consequences of early-life adversity: Neurobiological, behavioural and epigenetic adaptations. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 26, 707-23. 10.1111/jne.12175

3.    Sze, Y., Fernandes, J., Kołodziejczyk, Z. M. & Brunton, P. J. 2022. Maternal glucocorticoids do not directly mediate the effects of maternal social stress on the fetus. J Endocrinol, 255, 143-158. 10.1530/JOE-22-0226

4.    Bronson, S. L. & Bale, T. L. 2016. The placenta as a mediator of stress effects on neurodevelopmental reprogramming. Neuropsychopharmacology, 41, 207-18. 10.1038/npp.2015.231

Investigating neurocomputational mechanisms and modulatory factors of decision making in ecological settings (Primary Supervisor: Dr Gedi Luksys )

Project location.

CDBS, 1 George Square.

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Robin Hill (Edinburgh Informatics) Email: [email protected]

In today's society, people often find it difficult to receive information outside their social circle or comfort zone. The questions of whether limited availability or active avoidance of such information determines its limited reach and which neurocognitive factors contribute to this outcome are of huge importance, but they have not been sufficiently studied, especially at the basic level. MyNewsScan.eu is a news aggregator platform that we developed to tackle this problem.

We also developed the Paintings/Quotes experiment to investigate the role of schemas (prior information) and modulatory factors (e.g. risk, novelty) in decision making as well as the associated computational models that use error-based learning, motivation, and drift-diffusion model components. The PhD will build upon preliminary findings from both experiments that also included collection of biometrics such as eye movements, heart rates and emotional expressions.

The core doctoral research will employ a newly upgraded version of the website as a community-driven platform for large-scale collection of data, with some Edinburgh-based participants recruited for biometric, EEG and/or fMRI studies. We will also employ computational modelling, neuroeconomics and/or natural language processing methods, depending on student’s expertise and interests.

The ultimate aim is to understand factors affecting decision making at different levels: e.g. how biometric and neuroimaging data relate to behavioural metrics and questionnaire-based data, whether participant decisions and attitudes may be predicted by such information (including factors like stress, motivation and sleep), and whether easily collected online digital markers could be predictive of neuropsychiatric conditions that require lengthy and costly clinical assessments.

Depending on the expertise and interests of the student, the project will include (but is not limited to) a number of the following methods: behavioural/cognitive experiments in humans, both online and in laboratory, collection and analysis of biometrics and/or neuroimaging data, management and further development of MyNewsScan platform and its user community, computational modelling of learning and decision making (e.g. reinforcement learning, drift diffusion, motivation models) and their parameter estimation, advanced statistics (e.g. mixed effects models), machine learning and natural language processing, questionnaire-based and clinical characterisation of neuropsychiatric disorders.

1. Vosoughi et al., “The spread of true and false news online”, Science 2018; Huckvale et al., “Toward clinical digital phenotyping: a timely opportunity to consider purpose, quality, and safety”, npj Digital Medicine 2019;

2. Strasser et al., “Glutamine-to-glutamate ratio in the nucleus accumbens predicts effort-based motivated performance in humans”, Neuropsychopharmacology 2020;

3. Shinn et al., “A flexible framework for simulating and fitting generalized drift-diffusion models”, eLife 2020;

4. Luksys et al., “Stress, genotype and norepinephrine in the prediction of mouse behavior using reinforcement learning”, Nature Neuroscience 2009

How does the human fungal pathogen, Candida albicans, exploit its metabolic flexibility to acquire antifungal resistance? (Primary Supervisor: Dr Vasso Makrantoni )

IRR, Bioquarter

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Dr Mikael Bjorklund (ZJE, China) Email: [email protected]

Dr Richard Sloan (CIR-IRR, UoE/ZJE) Email: [email protected] ;  

Dr Arno Alpi (Institute for Cell Biology, UoE) Email: [email protected]

Fungal pathogens kill over a million people every year. The most common human fungal pathogen is Candida albicans, a WHO-priority target. With only three classes of antifungal drugs available and increasing drug-resistant infections in clinical settings, understanding the mechanisms of resistance is a priority. Candida’s survival in the complex and dynamic host environment depends on the ability to efficiently control its metabolism, which involves the production and breakdown of numerous different small biological chemicals collectively called "metabolites". Candida is known to assimilate glucose and alternative carbon sources simultaneously, thereby providing growth advantages [1]. However, how this remarkable metabolic flexibility is regulated during infection, remains largely unknown.

Cellular responses to metabolic stress stimuli are mediated through gene regulatory networks and post-translational modifications. One such network, the Ubiquitin-Proteasome-System (UPS), is known to be responsible for eliminating unwanted proteins that would otherwise damage Candida cells. Molecular machines, called E3 ubiquitin ligases, ensure that the UPS destroys only those proteins whose functions should be terminated, and spares the majority of those required for ongoing cellular functions. One of the first UPS-dependent mechanisms identified in metabolic regulation is mediated by the budding yeast GID E3 ligase complex, which targets superfluous metabolic enzymes for proteasomal degradation upon changes in carbon sources [2,3]. Evidence from the Makrantoni lab suggests that Candida employs the GID E3 complex during host infection to rewire metabolic pathways in order to enhance its virulence. This project aims to uncover the molecular mechanism by which GID E3 ligase regulates metabolic flexibility in Candida.

This interdisciplinary PhD project is supported by cross-institutional collaborations between the Institutes for Regeneration and Repair and of Cell Biology in Edinburgh, and the ZJE Institute in China, providing state-of-the-art technologies.

Approaches used include:  

(1) Sophisticated genetics (CRISPR-Cas9 editing) to generate Candida mutants to assess functional links between viability and metabolome changes upon stress (in collaboration with Bjorklund lab, ZJE);

(2) Mass spectrometry-based proteomics to identify GID E3 substrates, and biochemical approaches utilizing reconstituted GID-substrate ubiquitylation systems (in collaboration with Alpi lab, UoE);

(3) Use of human macrophages to reconstitute in vitro host-pathogen systems for assessing virulence (in collaboration with Sloan lab, UoE).

[1] Childers DS et al. (2016). The Rewiring of Ubiquitination Targets in a Pathogenic Yeast Promotes Metabolic Flexibility, Host Colonization and Virulence. PLOS Pathogens.  DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1005566;

[2] Shuai Qiao et al. (2020). Interconversion between Anticipatory and Active GID E3 Ubiquitin Ligase Conformations via Metabolically Driven Substrate Receptor Assembly. Molecular Cell 77: 150–163;

[3] Langlois CR et al (2022). A GID E3 ligase assembly ubiquitinates an Rsp5 E3 adaptor and regulates plasma membrane transporters. EMBO Reports, 23: e53835

Systems-approach computational modelling and experimental investigation of food reward-based appetite regulation and energy homeostasis (Primary Supervisor: Dr Duncan MacGregor)

CDBS, Hugh Robson Building, George Square.

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Weiwei Qiu (Zhejiang) Email: [email protected]

We will use computational modelling in tandem with in vivo approaches to explore how the brain integrates sensory, gut, and energy homeostasis signals to regulate feeding behaviour and maintain energy stores. Our computational model will take a systems approach, combining knowledge of brain-body mechanisms to better define mechanistic interactions within a whole-body system. The performance of this brain-body model will be tested in simulations of published behavioural experiments. The model will be kept simple, adding complexity only as necessary to match the data being tested against, but using a modular structure that will also allow the integration and testing of more detailed model components. Critically, this approach facilitates the interpretation of existing data and the generation of new, quantitative predictions for behavioural and physiological parameters such as body weight, blood glucose, and gut signalling that can be tested in the Qiu lab. 

We have already developed a basic version of the model to study how appetite is regulated by competition between sensory and physiological signals, with model output closely aligned with published behavioural data. Modelling of appetite regulation is a competitive field, but most models represent a limited, single paradigm for the relationship between eating behaviour and energy stores. Our modular approach will build on a skeleton of essential components (energy stores, digestion, metabolism, etc) that is ‘control paradigm neutral’ and therefore broadly adaptable to different experimental contexts. For example, investigations of the cognitive basis for decision-making are often based on foraging behaviour, for which our model would be an ideal partner. 

This will primarily be a computational modelling-based project but will also include in vivo experimental work, potentially in both Edinburgh and Zhejiang.

In particular, ongoing translational work exploring the endocrine and neural circuit signalling in the hypothalamus and brain stem that regulates eating behaviours and energy balance. The modelling will use our own software tools designed to make modelling rapid and accessible both for model development, and for dissemination and teaching.

1. Final Report Summary - NUDGE-IT (The Neurobiology of Decision-Making in Eating - Innovative Tools) https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/607310/reporting

2. Hume, Jachs, Menzies. Homeostatic responses to palatable food consumption in satiated rats. Obesity 2016 24(10):2126. doi: 10.1002/oby.21606

3. MacGregor, Leng. Modelling the hypothalamic control of growth hormone secretion. Journal of Neuroendocrinology 2005, 17 (12): 788-803. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2826.2005.01370.x

4. MacGregor, Leng. Emergent decision-making behaviour and rhythm generation in a computational model of the ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus. PLoS Computational Biology 2019 15(6). doi: 10.1371/pcbi.1007092.

5. Qui, W., Hutch, C. R., Wang, Y., Rucker, R. A., Wloszek, J., Myers Jr, M. G., & Sandoval, D. (2022). Multiple NTS Neuron Populations Synergistically Suppress Physiologic Food Intake but are Dispensable for the Response to VSG. bioRxiv, 2022-12.

Undergraduate students' and teachers’ experiences of intercultural learning at a UK-China joint institute of biomedicine (Primary Supervisor: Dr John Menzies)

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Dr Celine Caquineau (BMTO) Email: [email protected]

We anticipate this distinctive project will have wide-spread influence in the field of TNE research by providing key foundational evidence to better understand T&L practices at ZJE and across the many other UK-China TNE partnerships. Being exploratory in nature, we believe this project provides a unique, pioneering and potentially transformative opportunity for a PhD researcher to develop a strategic direction for research into intercultural learning. 

The supervisory team has extensive experience in T&L in both UK and China. Both supervisors have Advance HE accreditations and have supported numerous PhD researchers in the development of their teaching practices. The supervisory team has strong links with the Institute for Academic Development at the University of Edinburgh, which has international recognition in T&L research.

First, the student will carry out a systematic review of TNE research to identify knowledge gaps. Informed by the review and in alignment with ZJE’s research priorities, the student will then identify the focus of their investigation.

Their project will likely encompass mixed quantitative and qualitative methods to directly address specific research questions. The project will use different ways of generating and analysing data to provide an in-depth and inclusive understanding of the ZJE community, and thus to identify potential challenges and opportunities in enhancing student and staff experiences. 

1. www.ed.ac.uk/biomedical-sciences/connections-outreach/international-activities/zje-institute

2. www.britishcouncil.cn/en/programmes/education/higher/TNE

Understanding functional heterogeneity in corticotrophs – from transcription to output(Primary Supervisor: Dr Nicola Romano)

CDBS, Hugh Robson Building, George Square. 

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Dr Duncan McGregor (UoE/ZJE) Email: [email protected] 

Dr Peter Duncan (UoE) Email: [email protected]

Recent technological advances enabled scientists to study biological processes at the single-cell level with unprecedented amount of detail. These techniques highlighted a previously unknown level of heterogeneity in several biological tissues, but whether and how this translates to altered function is still poorly understood. The idea that cell populations are much more heterogeneous than previously thought changes how we think about our body functions and questions the traditional definitions of what is a "cell type". This project will focus on the pituitary gland, a key organ in controlling critical hormonal responses in the body, and specifically on corticotrophs, which regulate stress responses. We and others have gathered evidence for a high level of heterogeneity in corticotrophs at the functional level (e.g. electrical activity, calcium responses) and at the level of the transcriptome. These results brought us to ask how such a heterogeneous group of cells works like a coherent population to drive stress responses and what would be the function of it. One hypothesis is that heterogeneity increases the dynamic range of the system, allowing it to respond to a variety of different types, lengths and magnitudes of stress. We have recently shown that corticotrophs exist in a variety of dynamic cell states, that might be contributing in different ways to stress responses. This project will investigate the link between transcriptional and functional heterogeneity using state-of-the-art techniques, ranging from mathematical modelling and bioinformatics approaches to "wet lab" techniques such as imaging and electrophysiology to map transcriptomic state to functional outcomes.

The laboratories of the Supervisory Team use a range of complementary approaches, from bioinformatics (e.g. scRNAseq), imaging (IHC, calcium imaging, in vivo), electrophysiology, optogenetics, and mathematical modelling which can be integrated at different stages of the project.

1. Romanò et al., 2017 - Heterogeneity of Calcium Responses to Secretagogues in Corticotrophs From Male Rats - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28323954/

2. Duncan et al., 2022 - Chronic stress facilitates bursting electrical activity in pituitary corticotrophs - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34855218/

3. Walker and Romanò, 2022 - Fast dynamics in the HPA axis: Insight from mathematical and experimental studies - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36632146/

4. MacGregor and Leng, 2013 - Spike triggered hormone secretion in vasopressin cells; a model investigation of mechanism and heterogeneous population function - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23966850/

5. Le Tissier et al., 2016 - An updated view of hypothalamic-vascular-pituitary unit function and plasticity - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27934864/

Encoding of secretory function by time (Primary Supervisor: Dr Nicola Romano)

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Dr KuanYoow Chan (ZJE) Email: [email protected]

Paul Le Tissier (UoE/ZJE) Email: [email protected]

Most hormones are stored in vesicles, allowing release in large amounts in response to stimulation.  Differential release of vesicles dependent on the time stored thereby allowing release of different cargoes (both endocrine and potentially autocrine signalling molecules), has been shown in several non-pituitary endocrine cells.  

The aim of this project is to study the importance of this temporal encoding of secretory vesicles using the endocrine cells of the pituitary regulating stress and growth as model systems.     

As well as being storage organelles, dynamic modification can occur within vesicles (processing of cargo by intra-vesicle enzymes /recruitment of additional proteins) and on the organelle surface (directing cytosolic location).  We hypothesise that this allows encoding of vesicle function, allowing a readout of the history of secretion and/or differential effects by release of specific pools of vesicles.  Using TIMER, a fluorescent cargo protein that changes colour with age, individual secretory vesicles will be labelled to determine whether there is differential release of secretory vesicles dependent on their age or the pattern of secretagogue(s) stimulation. 

Secretory vesicles of different ages will be isolated from cells using FACs and mass spectroscopy to identify the proteins packaged within a vesicle and on its membrane, determining if vesicles change with time and/or the physiological state of the cells.  Manipulation of the cargo will then allow us to test the physiological regulation of vesicle release based on age, as well as the consequences for physiology.

These studies will be done in cell lines and in ex vivo pituitary slices.  

This project will allow extensive training in tissue culture, transfection, primary cell transduction, live cell confocal microscopy, FACs, proteomic analysis with mass spectroscopy, protein modification and physiological assays.  Initially, studies will be optimised in cell lines in vitro but once optimised ex vivo primary pituitary cells and tissue slices will allow analysis in a more physiologically relevant context.  

1.Duncan, R., Greaves, J., Wiegand, U. Matskevich, I.  Bodammer, G, Apps, D.K., Shipston, M.J., Chow, R.H.  (2003)  Functional and spatial segregation of secretory vesicle pools according to vesicle age. Nature 422, 176–180.   https://doi.org/10.1038/nature01389  

2. Yau, B., Hays, L., Liang, C., Laybutt, D.R., Thomas, H.E., Gunton, J.E., Williams, L., Hawthorne, W.J., Thorn, P., Rhodes, C.J., Kebede, M.A. (2020)  A fluorescent timer reporter enables sorting of insulin secretory granules by age.  Journal of Biological Chemistry 295, 8901-8911.   https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.RA120.012432

Population-specificity of disease susceptibility and drug response (Primary Supervisor: Dr Rob Young)

Hugh Robson Building, George Square. 

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Dr Sara Macias Ribela, (Institute of Immunology and Infection Research, UoE) Email: [email protected]

Over 100,000 genetic variants have already been associated with various medical phenotypes by genome-wide association studies (GWAS). However, the majority of these studies have been performed in European populations. This bias limits the utility of these results and the ability to translate this knowledge into under-represented global populations. There is therefore an urgent need to understand population differentiation to inform the development of medical therapeutics for currently underserved populations. 

In this project, you will use bioinformatics to identify genome features that determine differential susceptibility to disease across European and Asian populations. You will then test their biological relevance in the laboratory. While most your time will be spent in Edinburgh, you will have the opportunity to spend time performing research at our international campus at Haining, China.

The project has three elements: 1) Initial characterisation of publicly available GWAS and drug-gene interaction datasets obtained from European and Asian populations to identify phenotypes and genomic features of population-specific variants.  2) Variants identified in the first stage will be engineered using CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing in cell models isolated from both the European and Asian populations. You will quantify the transcriptomic differences across genotypes and populations using the functional genomics technology Cap Analysis of Gene Expression (CAGE).  3) Differentially expressed targets will be investigated using standard bioinformatics analyses, e.g. Gene Ontology enrichment, and integrated omics data available from related populations, including UK Biobank and the China Kadoorie Biobank. Follow-up experiments will determine whether known drug-gene interactions for these targets are effective across populations. 

We will use a combination of various computational software (BEDTools, Bowtie, CAGEr) and statistical analyses (in the R programming language) to investigate the genomic and transcriptomic datasets involved in this project. Subsequently, the student will learn cellular and molecular techniques (PCR, western blotting, CRISPR-Cas9 editing, growth assays) required to manipulate the cellular models studied here.

1. Fitipaldi H, Franks PW. Ethnic, gender and other sociodemographic biases in genome-wide association studies for the most burdensome non-communicable diseases: 2005-2022. Human Molecular Genetics 32, 3: 520-532(2023). https://doi.org/10.1093/hmg/ddac245  

2. Kindt ASD, Navarro P, Semple CAM, et al. The genomic signature of trait-associated variants. BMC Genomics 14, 108 (2013). http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/14/108  

3. Young RS, Talmane L, Marion de Procé S, et al. The contribution of evolutionarily volatile promoters to molecular phenotypes and human trait variation. Genome Biology 23(1), 89 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13059-022-02634-w  

4. Fernandez N, Cordiner RA, Young RS, et al. Genetic variation and RNA structure regulate microRNA biogenesis. Nature Communications 3(8), 15114 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms15114  

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York Graduate Research School PhD Scholarship

We're pleased to offer up to six fully-funded PhD scholarships for UK candidates who self-identify as being from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background.

• Funding: Tuition fees at UK (home fee status) rate; UKRI-aligned stipend; research training support grant
• Academic year: 2024/25
• Open to: UK (home) students
• Qualification level: Postgraduate research
• Number available: Up to 6 per year

The University of York is committed to redressing systemic inequalities and disadvantages experienced by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff, postgraduate researchers (PGRs) and students. We consider the benefits to research quality that come from belonging to a diverse community to be important.

As part of a coordinated plan to increase diversity and inclusion among our PGR community, York Graduate Research School (YGRS) is offering up to six fully-funded PhD scholarships for UK candidates who self-identify as being from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.

The scholarships include:

• UK (home)-rate tuition fees for 3 years
• A UKRI-aligned stipend for 3.5 years, full time (currently £18,622 per year tax-free in 2023/24)
• £5k (for a lab- or field-based programme), or
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Open to UK (home) students only.

Open to candidates who:

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• have a UK ‘home’ rate fee status

You must be commencing your PhD between 1 September 2024 and 1 October 2025 (award deferrals are not permitted). Part-time study is permitted, with agreement from your supervisor and department. Distance Learners are not eligible for these awards.

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If a candidate does not meet one of these criteria, they are usually treated as an international student. If you meet or anticipate to meet this criteria, we would warmly welcome you to apply.

Under sections 158-159 of the Equality Act 2010, positive action is allowed where members of protected groups have been underrepresented within the workforce, or in a particular work group, in the preceding 12 months. At York, our data show that people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups are underrepresented at postgraduate researcher level, so this scheme looks to offer them targeted support.

These are lawful measures designed to redress imbalances and counteract the effects of past discrimination. They ensure that people from previously excluded groups can compete on equal terms with other applicants.

Application deadline: Friday 5 April 2024, 11.59am BST

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Civil Engineering: Fully Funded EPSRC and TWI PhD Scholarship: AI-Driven Investigation into Predictive Non-destructive Evaluation (RS609)

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Funding providers:  EPSRC DTP and TWI

Subject areas:  Modelling, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

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Supervisors:

• Professor Chenfeng Li (First supervisor - [email protected] )
• Professor Richard Johnston (Second supervisor)

Aligned programme of study:  PhD in Civil Engineering

Mode of study:  Full-time

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Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a testing and analysis technique used by industry to evaluate the properties of a material, component, structure or system for characteristic differences or welding defects and discontinuities without causing damage to the original part. Among various NDT approaches, Ultrasound Testing (UT) and X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) are the main focus of this project.

Both UT and XCT techniques can produce large 3D datasets that can be challenging to interrogate for human experts to fully analyse. Small defects or anomalies may be missed when manually examining through the acquired volumetric data. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising solution to automate and enhance defect detection in these complex structural data. The aim of this study is to improve diagnostic accuracy through development an AI system that can perform rapid processing of large 3D data volumes, and identify defects that are difficult to discern with the naked eye and provide a second opinion with a level of certainty to assist human experts. 

From the aspect of research methodology, the research work involves image processing, data analytics and machine learning, as well as image-based material characterization. From the application aspect, the project emphasizes on both metallic and composite materials and components.

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Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline. If you are eligible to apply for the scholarship but do not hold a UK degree, you can check our comparison entry requirements (see  country specific qualifications ). Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency. 

Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only , as defined by  UKCISA regulations .  

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This scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees and an annual stipend of £19,237 and an annual top-up of £1,200.

Additional research expenses will also be available.

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Fully funded PhD studentship on the future role of UK refineries in a net zero transition

22 April 2024

Applications are now open for a studentship 'The future role of UK refineries in a net zero transition' available to UK students, to be awarded by the UCL EPSRC DTP.

About the project

Project title:  The future role of UK refineries in a net zero transition Project supervisor:   Professor Paul Dodds Industry partner:  Fuels Industry UK Project ID: 2228cc1445 (You will need this ID for your application)

Oil refineries manufacture a wide range of products from fossil fuels. Demands for some refinery outputs, such as diesel, are expected to greatly during the 2030s.

The six UK refineries could change the way their units operate or invest in new equipment to change the proportions of each petroleum product that is produced. Low-carbon hydrogen and carbon capture and storage could reduce the lifecycle emissions of their products, in line with the UK strategy for decarbonising industrial clusters. For example, offshore wind could power electrolysers to produce hydrogen for manufacturing synthetic jet fuel. The aim of this PhD is to investigate potential options for oil refineries to contribute to net zero, particularly through the use of low-carbon hydrogen. You will work with UCL researchers in the EPSRC HyRES hydrogen research centre.

The primary analysis tool will be the UK TIMES energy system model, which the UK Government used to generate scenarios for the UK’s Net Zero Strategy (2021). You will use the model to explore decarbonisation pathways for sectors using petroleum products. You will develop a much more sophisticated representation of the six oil refineries and their options for future developments, to understand how they might adapt to changing demands in the future and whether existing refineries might be adapted to use and low-carbon hydrogen and biomass-derived fuels to produce lower-carbon petroleum products.

Fuels Industry UK, a trade association that represents refineries, is sponsoring this PhD. You will benefit from the substantial technical knowledge within Fuels Industry UK about the UK’s oil refineries and will have the opportunity to visit the refineries.

The project is ideally suited to a quantitative individual with a chemical or process engineering background who is motivated to work on problems that can have a real-world impact in supporting the transition to a decarbonised energy system.

This studentship will have an enhanced stipend.

About the Supervisory Team

Professor Paul Dodds , Professor of Energy Systems in the UCL Energy Institute, will be the principal supervisor. Paul specialises in engineering and technoeconomic modelling. He created and leads the development of the UK TIMES energy system model in partnership with the UK Government, who have adopted it as their principal in-house energy system model. He has been PI of 14 research projects, including three large UKRI projects. Dodds is a Co-I of a number of major research centres including the UK Energy Research Centre. He has supervised five PhD students to completion.

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Funder:   UCL ESPRC DTP-CASE studentship  - This project involves industrial collaboration. Industrial partner: Fuels Industry UK Value:  Fees, Stipend (at least £21,622 per year, plus a £3500 enhancement) Duration:  Up to 4 years (thesis to be submitted within funded period) Eligible Fee Status:  Home (UK) Study Mode:  Full or Part time (at least 50% FTE) Primary Selection Criteria:  Academic merit Project ID: 2228cc1445 (You will need this ID for your application) Application Deadline: 6 May 2024

How to apply

Before applying, all applicants must read the full eligibility criteria and application guidance on the  UCL EPSRC DTP website . 

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Primary supervisor - Professor Diane Saunders 

Secondary supervisor - Professor Nick Talbot (TSL) 

Wheat blast and rusts are fungal diseases that severely damage cereal production worldwide. During infection, these fungi secrete proteins into wheat plants to reprogramme host plant circuitry, supporting their own growth and development. A subset of effectors, termed avirulence factors (Avr), can be recognised by corresponding host resistance (R) proteins, rendering the pathogen avirulent and halting its growth. However, host recognition creates strong evolutionary pressure on pathogen Avr effectors, favouring their modification to evade immune responses. This leads to frequent emergence of new virulent pathogen races, compromising R-gene mediated resistance and limiting longevity of R genes. The mechanisms leading to changes in pathogen Avr effectors are diverse. Yet, one potential, understudied strategy for pathogens to avoid recognition is to conceal Avr proteins by preventing their synthesis – a process regulated by epigenetic switching. 

The student will use an array of approaches to determine the contribution of epigenetic switching of Avr factors in the evolution of new wheat blast and rust strains. This will include conducting genome-wide analysis of epigenetic marks in blast and rust strains, whilst determining the contribution of specific epigenetic regulators to fungal virulence and development in the genetically tractable wheat blast fungus. This project provides a unique opportunity to join two leading multidisciplinary research teams at the John Innes Centre and The Sainsbury Laboratory, which are centers of excellence in plant science and plant-microbe interactions. 

The Norwich Research Park (NRP) Biosciences Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) is offering fully-funded studentships for October 2024 entry. The programme offers postgraduates the opportunity to undertake a 4-year PhD research project whilst enhancing professional development and research skills through a comprehensive training programme. You will join a vibrant community of world-leading researchers. All NRPDTP students undertake a three-month professional internship placement (PIPS) during their study. The placement offers exciting and invaluable work experience designed to enhance professional development. Full support and advice will be provided by our Professional Internship team. Students with, or expecting to attain, at least an upper second class honours degree, or equivalent, are invited to apply. 

This project has been shortlisted for funding by the NRPDTP. Shortlisted applicants will potentially be interviewed on 4, 5, and 6 June 2024.

For further information on eligibility and how to apply please visit here

Our partners value diverse and inclusive work environments that are positive and supportive. Students are selected for admission without regard to gender, marital or civil partnership status, disability, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or social background. 

At least UK equivalence Bachelors (Honours) 2:1 or UK equivalence Master's degree. English Language requirement (Faculty of Science equivalent: IELTS 6.5 overall, 6 in each category). 

This project is awarded with a 4-year Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NRPDTP) PhD studentship. The studentship includes payment of tuition fees (directly to the University), a stipend to cover living expenses (2023/4 stipend rate: £18,622), and a Research Training Support Grant of £5,000pa for each year of the studentship.

Jensen, C., Saunders, D.G.O. (2023) Magnaporthe oryzae pathotype Triticum (MoT) can act as a heterologous expression system for fungal effectors with high transcript abundance in wheat.  Scientific Reports, 13: 108. [https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-27030-z] 

Lewis C.M., et al. & Saunders D.G.O. (2018) Potential for re-emergence of wheat stem rust in the United Kingdom. Communications Biology 1(1): 13. [https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-018-0013-y] 

Yan X. & Talbot N.J. (2023) The transcriptional landscape of plant infection by the rice blast fungus Magnaporthe oryzae reveals distinct families of temporally co-regulated and structurally conserved effectors. The Plant Cell 35(5): 1360–1385. [https://doi.org/10.1093/plcell/koad036] 

Dubey A. & Jeon J. (2017) Epigenetic regulation of development and pathogenesis in fungal plant pathogens. Molecular Plant Pathology 18: 887-898. [https://doi.org/10.1111/mpp.12499] 

Epigenetic profiling of cereal fungal invaders (SAUNDERS_J24DTP1) starting October 2024 for 4 years

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