FoodBioSystems Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) brings together six university partners: University of Reading, Cranfield University, University of Surrey, Queen’s University Belfast, Aberystwyth University, and Brunel University London.
Our vision is to develop a cohort of bioscientists with in-depth knowledge and technical expertise of food systems and biological processes across the Agri-Food system from pre-farm to post-fork. They will become the urgently needed experts – able to transform the food value chain and address challenges of sustainability, efficacy, authenticity and safety in food production systems whilst delivering better nutrition and concomitant health benefits for society.
Our consortium forms an unrivalled partnership in terms of its breadth and depth of research excellence, along with novel training environments, in relation to agri-food systems. Our broad remit covers a unique nexus of fundamental biology related to animal and plant biology, through to human nutrition and health. We will develop transformative technologies through integrating physical and digital sciences, and big data approaches, into biosciences.
Eligibility
An upper 2nd class degree (or equivalent) is required in a subject appropriate to the PhD projects applied for (see the project description for more information). Candidates with a lower class of Bachelors degree, but a good performance at the Masters level (“merit” or above) will also be considered. If you have an international qualification, please check the degree course eligibility information provided by the host universities before you apply to the DTP: Aberystswyth University, Brunel University, Cranfield University, Queen’s University Belfast, University of Reading, University of Surrey.
Funding is predominantly available to students with UK/home fees status. Although we can award a few studentships to international students each year (up to 30% of the cohort). To be classed as a home student, candidates must meet the following criteria:
• be a UK National (meeting residency requirements),
or• have settled status,
or• have pre-settled status (meeting residency requirements), or• have indefinite leave to remain or enter
How to apply
- Please apply using the online application form, whether the project/s you are interested in are based at Reading, Surrey, Cranfield, Queen’s, Aberystwyth or Brunel. We do not accept CVs.
- You will be able to apply to a maximum of TWO PhD projects. 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 will also be asked to 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
- Closing date is Monday 30 January at 10.00 am (GMT).
Please go to the end of the project summary table to read important information about applicant eligibility and our selection process. It is essential that you read this before you apply for a studentship.
For more information about DTP, our selection process and what its like to be a DTP student join us at our Applicant Webinar on 11 January 2023 (17:00 GMT). Please complete the registration form if you would like to attend.