These scholarships include tuition fees (UK level tuition fees only but some bursaries are available to cover international fees also), a Research Council stipend (2022/23 rate was £17,668) and research training funds.
The deadline for 2023/24 has passed. Details for 2024/25 will be published here in due course when available.
Both home and international students are eligible for the full award funding (stipend to support living costs and fees at research institutions UK rate) but the number of international studentships awarded per cohort is capped by UKRI at 30% per cohort.
Further information on eligibility for international students can be found on the UKRI website: International Eligibility Guidance
Candidates should have a BSc/MSci 2:1 and/or Masters (MSc or MRes) at Merit/Distinction level (>60%) and/or evidence of significant relevant professional experience equivalent to Masters level.
SoCoBio welcomes applications from candidates with sustained experience beyond their undergraduate degree level that is specifically relevant to biosciences research. This includes students with degrees in science or engineering-disciplines outside of biology.
Covers a wide range of disciplines, including biomolecular sciences, genetics, developmental biology, cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, animal sciences, plant sciences, neurobiology and psychology, human diet and health, biomaterials science, soil science and related areas of engineering.
PhD projects with supervisors at Kent as part of the South Coast Biology Doctoral Training Partnership (SoCoBio) can be found here.
It is strongly advised to contact potential supervisors to discuss your application or contact Colin and Jenny for information before applying:
Prof. Colin Robinson: C.Robinson-504@kent.ac.uk
Dr Jenny Tullet: j.m.a.tullet@kent.ac.uk