Applications for fully-funded 4 year PhD studentships starting in Sept 2026 are now closed
For studentships starting in Sept 2027, projects to apply to will be advertised in Oct 2026
Below are projects that were advertised for studentships starting in Sept 2026. We are no longer accepting applications to these projects, but these remain viewable to give a flavour of the types of projects across the DTP. Exception: If you have external-funding (including self-funding), these projects are still available to apply to – further information.
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The SWBio DTP offers projects in world-class bioscience that encompasses the following three research theme areas:
Click on the research area links below to view the projects available. You can also find out more about the research teams by visiting our meet our supervisors webpage.
Of note, some projects may involve fieldwork or time away from the listed host institution for e.g. time spent with others within your supervisory team, collaborating university, collaborator or on a CASE/PIPS placement.
For all project enquiries, please contact the listed supervisor, unless otherwise stated in the project description.
Number of projects advertised and PhD studentships available
Further details about the different types of studentships available through the SWBio DTP >>
| Studentship type | No. of projects advertised | No. studentships available |
| Standard studentships: Based at Bath | 8 | 2 |
| Standard studentships: Based at Bristol | 32 | 9 |
| Standard studentships: Based at Cardiff | 11 | 4 |
| Standard studentships: Based at Exeter | 28 | 8 |
| Standard studentships: Based at Rothamsted | 4 | 1 |
| CASE studentships: Based across partnership | 21 | 6 |
| Standard with Associate Partner studentships: Based across partnership | 14 | 4 |
Useful links
Further information about the programme >>
Eligibility requirements >>
Selection process >>
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