BBSRC South West Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (SWBio)

Up to 34 fully-funded 4-year PhD studentships available as part of the BBSRC-funded South West Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (SWBio DTP)

 
 
The -funded SWBio DTP involves a of world-renowned universities, research institutes and industry, based mainly across the South West and Wales.
This partnership has established international, national and regional scientific networks, and widely recognised research excellence and facilities.
We aim to provide you with outstanding interdisciplinary bioscience research training, underpinned by transformative technologies.
Further information about the SWBio DTP PhD studentships can be found on the .
SWBio DTP PhD opportunities available with the University of Plymouth  
Up to 34 fully-funded PhD studentships available as part of the BBSRC-funded South West Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (SWBio DTP).
These fully-funded 4 year PhD studentships commence in September/October 2026 and are available across a wide range of bioscience academic disciplines. 
Application deadline: Midday (11:59am GMT), Wednesday 3 December 2025.
 
 

Projects with the University of Plymouth:

Agriculture & Environmental Biosciences

University of Plymouth (Registered University) / Rothamsted Research
Studentship type: Standard with Associate Partner

Molecular Mechanisms & Pathways projects

University of Plymouth (Registered University) / Cardiff University
Studentship type: Standard with Associate Partner
University of Exeter (Streatham) (Registered University) / University of Plymouth
Studentship type: Standard with Associate Partner
University of Plymouth (Registered University) / University of Bristol
Studentship type: Standard with Associate Partner

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