Funding and Finance

BBSRC-funded MRes/PhD studentships - various

    Details:

    The universities of Newcastle, Liverpool and Durham are creating a Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP).  This partnership will deliver world-class postgraduate research and training, offering students a wealth of opportunities to work with leading researchers across a wide range of subject areas and to benefit from high-quality training and state-of-the-art resources at the three universities.

    Training opportunities will focus on BBSRC strategic priorities. A list of specific DTP projects available for research studies will be provided on the individual University Websites.

    Studentship Opportunities
    The DTP is proposing to offer studentships to commence in the 2012/13 academic year. It is expected that a total of 30 studentships will be available to commence in September 2012.

    Students would normally follow integrated MRes/PhD research training over 4 years. All students will be offered a Professional Internships for PhD Students (PIP) experience in, for example, business, public services or the third sector, as part of their training package.

    Students would register for PhD studies at the partner where the PhD would be awarded, depending on allocation of studentships, availability of supervisors and area of research.  First year MRes studies would commence at either Newcastle or Liverpool, with project work available at all three partners.  Partnership activities will ensure that students are able to benefit from the wider scientific communities and facilities available through any and all of the partners.

    Entry Requirements
    The Partnership seeks to recruit candidates with an outstanding academic pedigree and research potential. Students must hold a First or good 2:1 undergraduate degree in biosciences or related sciences (the MRes year can work as a conversion year for those with a mathematical, engineering or similar background).

    Financial Support
    DTP studentships are usually for four years and include the following annual package of financial support over the duration of the studentships:
    • A tax-free maintenance grant set at the UK Research Council's national postgraduate rate, which is currently £13,590.
    • Full payment of tuition fees at the Home/EU rate; and
    • A research training support grant (RTSG) of to support the student’s research studies (managed through the host institution).

    Residency
    Home students receive a full studentship; EU students who have not been resident in the UK for the last three years before the start of their studentship are only eligible for a fees-only award.

    Further Information
    Please complete the online enquiry form if you would like us to send you further information on specific DTP projects available and on how to apply.