PhD Studentship: Interdisciplinary Life and Environmental Science
Funded 4-year PhD training programme bridging biological, environmental, and computational sciences at Oxford Brookes University.
Best for:Best for ambitious life and environmental science graduates seeking multidisciplinary PhD training with rotation projects and professional placement.
Overview
Oxford Brookes University invites applications for a fully funded 4-year MPhil/PhD studentship through the Oxford Interdisciplinary Life and Environmental Science (ILESLA) training programme, supported by BBSRC and NERC. The structured curriculum begins with interdisciplinary coursework and two exploratory research rotations in the first year, followed by a focused 3-year research project and a 12-week professional internship. Successful candidates will gain access to cutting-edge laboratories and bioimaging facilities across partner organizations. Applicants are expected to conduct innovative research in areas such as plant cell biology, bioinformatics, ecology, or molecular biology while collaborating with academic supervisors.
What you'll do
- Complete structured interdisciplinary coursework during the first year of the programme
- Undertake two exploratory research rotation projects with prospective supervisors
- Execute an independent 3-year MPhil/PhD research project in an approved scientific theme
- Participate in a mandatory 12-week professional internship to gain external work experience
- Engage with state-of-the-art laboratory and bioimaging facilities for data collection and analysis
- Collaborate with partner institutions and academic supervisors across the training network
Requirements
Degree required: First-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a relevant academic subject
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; IELTS Academic test certificate with an overall minimum score of 7.5 and no score below 7.0 for international applicants
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, geology, geography, physics, mathematics, statistics, or computer science
- Demonstrated aptitude for independent scientific research and experimental design
- Ability to engage in collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork across partner organizations
- Open to Home UK/EU and International applicants
- Must meet UKRI eligibility criteria and visa requirements
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-06 (Europe/London)
Read all application instructions carefully and submit your application through the University of Oxford admissions portal via the provided apply link. Ensure you indicate your chosen research theme and prospective supervisors in your application materials. Direct any initial queries to the Oxford Brookes University contact email.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Reference letters
- IELTS Academic test certificate
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