NRP Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NRPDTP) PhD Studentships, October 2027 intake

Who can apply: International applicants (as defined by UKRI Annex B) are eligible for fully funded studentships, but sponsor rules cap international appointments at 30% of each year’s intake. A First or Upper Second-class UK honours degree or international equivalent (a Lower Second plus a qualifying Master’s, or significant… What is funded: Four-year studentship covering tuition fees, a stipend at the UKRI national minimum rate (2026/7 rate GBP 21,805 a year), a Research Training Support Grant of GBP 5,000 a year, and up to GBP 3,500 towards visa and immigration health surcharge costs for students starting October 2027. Deadline: 30 November 2026. Round: October 2027 intake.

Read the full call and apply on the official page: Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NRPDTP), BBSRC-funded, students registered at the University of East Anglia, official page.

Who can apply

• International applicants (as defined by UKRI Annex B) are eligible for fully funded studentships, but sponsor rules cap international appointments at 30% of each year's intake. A First or Upper Second-class UK honours degree or international equivalent (a Lower Second plus a qualifying Master's, or significant relevant experience, may be considered), and UEA English language requirements. No citizenship restriction beyond the 30% international quota is stated.

Stage dates

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