University of Leicester 2022 International PhD in BBSRC Midlands Integrative Bioscience Training Partnership, UK

The Midlands Integrative Biosciences (Doctoral) Training Partnership (MIBTP) in collaboration with the University of Leicester is offering the International PhD Studentships for highly motivated students.

Studentships are available to highly motivated and qualified applicants and provide a generous support package usually including a full fee waiver, annual stipend, and research training support grant.

• Table of Content
• About University of Leicester
• University of Leicester PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Leicester PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Leicester PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Leicester

The University of Leicester (i/?l?st?/ LES-t?r) is a public research university based in Leicester, England. The main campus is south of the city centre, adjacent to Victoria Park. The university established itself as a research-led university and was previously ranking among the top 20 universities in the United Kingdom. It was awarded University of the Year by The Times in 2008. As of 2016/17 the university is nationally ranked 25th in the The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 32nd in the The Complete University Guide and 47th in the The Guardian.... continue reading

University of Leicester PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Leicester PhD Scholarship

The University of Leicester will cover the following study expenses:

Studentships include:

• Tuition fees at the UK rate
• a tax-free stipend which for 2022/23 will be £16,062
• a travel allowance in year 1
• a travel/conference budget
• a generous consumables budget
• use of a laptop for the duration of the programme.

International students are welcome to apply but must be able to fund the difference between the UK and International fees for the duration of their studies.  The difference in fees for 2022/23 entry will be £16,404.

Requirements for University of Leicester PhD Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible, the applicants must hold a UK honour degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or other relevant subjects, with at least a high upper second class (2:1) or equivalent, and a Master’s Degree, with at least a high merit (65%) or equivalent.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

All MIBTP scholars will join a programme of skills training in year 1. Applicants are required to select an area of study (Sustainable Agriculture and Food, Understanding the Rules of Life, Renewable Resources and Clean Growth or Integrated Understanding of Health) but may join the programme with or without selecting a preferred project. Part of the skills training programme includes short rotation projects and students are able to choose a PhD project once they have experienced these differing research environments.