The FoodBioSystems Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP)

The FoodBioSystems Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) is advertising 56 PhD projects.

We are looking for candidates from a broad range of scientific backgrounds including: agricultural sciences, analytical chemistry, animal health, animal welfare, artificial intelligence, biochemistry, bioengineering bioinformatics, biological science, data science, environmental engineering, food engineering, food science, geography, machine learning, mathematics, microbiology, nutrition, plant science, psychology, soil science and veterinary sciences.

We will be awarding about 30 salaried 4 year studentships through a competitive process. Studentships will be for four years and will start in autumn 2024. Project opportunities are available at Aberystwyth University, Brunel University, Cranfield University, Queen’s University Belfast, University of Reading and University of Surrey.  

Further information about the available projects can be found here.

There will also be an Applicant webinar on 15 January 2024 at 17.00 (GMT) where you can discover more about this doctoral training programme. Register here.

The closing date is 22 January 2024 (10.00 GMT). Please download a copy of 2024 cohort applicant guidance document. You will need this information when you are completing the application form.

How to apply

ALL applications to FoodBioSystems DTP are made via the online application form, irrespective of the location of the specific project (Reading, Surrey, Cranfield, Queen’s, Aberystwyth or Brunel). You can apply to a maximum of TWO PhD projects.

Project details are available in the project list further down this page. Each project description indicates the name and institution of the lead supervisor and has a project ID number. You are welcome and encouraged to email the lead supervisors of projects to ask them any questions you may have or to discuss the project.

You will need the following documents to support your application:

• Official transcripts of your higher education qualifications, inclusive of grades
• Evidence of your proficiency in English, if English is not your first language. (You can provide this later if you have not completed an IELTS test before the application closing date).

You must also provide the name and email address of someone who will provide a confidential academic reference letter. The DTP office will request the letter from your referee if you are shortlisted for interview.