Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in FoodBioSystems for 2025 intake

Are you passionate about research that transforms the food chain from farm to fork? The FoodBioSystems Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) is offering fully funded four-year PhD studentships in diverse areas such as farmed animal health and welfare, food safety, lifelong health, sustainable agriculture, precision technologies, and more. Here’s everything you need to know about this incredible opportunity:

What Is the FoodBioSystems DTP?

The FoodBioSystems DTP is a collaborative initiative involving seven leading UK universities: Aberystwyth University, Brunel University, Cranfield University, University of Lincoln, Queen’s University Belfast, University of Reading, and University of Surrey. The program is designed to equip postgraduate researchers with advanced skills and knowledge to tackle challenges in the agri-food sector.

What Does It Offer?

• Fully funded studentships for four years (starting Autumn 2025).
• A tax-free stipend aligned with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) rates (£19,237 in 2024/25, with £21,237 for students at Brunel University).
• An extensive training program, including professional internships and interdisciplinary research.
• Co-supervision across two partner institutions to broaden academic exposure.
• Opportunities to gain expertise in cutting-edge fields such as genomics, AI, sustainable systems, and more.

Who Is It For?

The program is open to candidates with a strong background in fields such as:

• Agricultural sciences, biochemistry, bioinformatics, data science, machine learning, microbiology, nutrition, and more.
• Applicants must hold at least an upper second-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent). Master’s degree holders with merit or above are also welcome.

Eligibility:

• Home Applicants: UK/Irish nationals or individuals with settled/pre-settled status.
• International Applicants: Limited opportunities (30% of studentships). Universities may cover the tuition fee difference for selected candidates.

Apply: https://research.reading.ac.uk/foodbiosystems/apply-for-a-foodbiosystems-phd/for-phd-students-2/.

Application Timeline

• Applications Open: December 20, 2024
• Mentor Requests Deadline: January 17, 2025 (09:00 GMT)
• Application Deadline: February 3, 2025 (10:00 GMT)
• Interviews: March 10–21, 2025
• Results Announced: April 11, 2025.