Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership (MIBTP) at University of Warwick 2026

Applications for the MIBTP programme to commence in October 2026 are now OPEN. Applications will close on Thursday 27th November 2025. The MIBTP has an ambitious vision to train and deliver innovative, world class research across the Life Sciences, concentrating in BBSRC’s four priority Research Themes, with several specific topics within each. They also offer specific projects collaborating with our academics and industrial partners. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 27, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Warwick
• City to studyCoventry
• School to studyUniversity of Warwick
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Studentships include:

• Full tuition fees (at UK rate) *
• a tax free annual stipend (in academic year 2025-26 this was £20,780.00)**
• a travel / conference budget
• a generous consumables budget
• use of a MacBook for the duration of the programme.

* International scholarships are offered by some institutions. See the Application page for more information.

** An enhanced stipend is available for students with a recognised veterinary degree qualification

Requirements

Residence requirements for MIBTP studentships (including CASE):

From the 2021/22 academic year UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding is open to both UK and International research students as detailed on the UKRI website. Specifically, up to 30% of awards may be made to international students.

Home / UK students 

To be classed as a home student, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be a UK National (meeting residency requirements), or
• Have settled status, or
• Have pre-settled status (meeting residency requirement) or,
• Have indefinite leave to remain or enter
• See the full eligibility criteria for further information.

International students:

• Anybody who does not meet the criteria for home / UK student, above, would be classed as an international student.
• Awards for both UK residents and International applicants cover UK tuition fees and provide a stipend at the standard UKRI rate to support living costs. UKRI funding will not cover the difference between UK tuition fees and international tuition fees. There are institution-specific options which may be able to help cover the difference between UK and international tuition fees. See the institution specific information below and/or contact potential supervisors at the desired institution directly in order to understand if funding to cover international level tuition fees is available to them.
• UKCISA provides information on tuition fees to help you assess your fee status.
• International students will require a student visaLink opens in a new window in order to be able to study in the UK. There are costs associated with the visa application process, which must be met by the student; approx £3,600 for the visa and healthcare surcharge. Please ensure you have the means to meet these costsLink opens in a new window before you apply to the programme.

Academic requirements:

• Those who have a 1st or a 2.1 undergraduate degree in a relevant field are eligible.
• Evidence of quantitative training is required. For example, AS or A level Maths, IB Standard or Higher Maths, or university level maths/statistics course.
• Those who have a 2.2 and an additional Masters degree in a relevant field may be eligible.
• Those who have a 2.2 and at least three years post-graduate experience in a relevant field may be eligible.
• Those with degrees abroad (perhaps as well as postgraduate experience) may be eligible if their qualifications are deemed equivalent to any of the above

For further information please contact [email protected].

Selection Process

• Candidates applying to the MIBTP will be shortlisted using these criteria.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, during which their academic aptitude, motivation for research, communication ability and interest in quantitative, interdisciplinary bioscience will be assessed. Each candidate will also be scored on competency-based questions asked at the interview.

Interviews

• To be confirmed

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Application Deadline

November 27, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Warwick on warwick.ac.uk to apply

• Complete the ED&I form as an expression of interest in MIBTP.
• If you are interested in a PhD project at the University of Warwick, please apply via the online application formLink opens in a new window, selecting the School of Life Sciences and the MIBTP DTP (P-C1PBB) course as a postgraduate researcher.
  • You will be asked to upload a research proposal as part of your application; this is not an MIBTP requirement. You are welcome to upload a CV or personal statement instead of a research proposal.
  • In the funding section of the form, please enter the following: Source of funding: Studentship; Percentage: 100%; Amount from source: £4906; Name of award: MIBTP; Have you submitted an application for funding: Yes; Has the studentship been awarded: No; Contact name: MIBTP; Email address: [email protected];Telephone: 02476 528243.
  • If you wish to show interest in multiple projects, do not try to submit multiple applications. You can express interest in projects on our MIBTP form (see the next bullet point).
• Complete our MIBTP - Warwick Application form so that we have all the relevant information for our Directors to shortlist your application.
• English language requirements for international students can be found on the Warwick websiteLink opens in a new window
• International students (including EU students) are welcome to apply. Studentships would be jointly funded, covering international tuition fees in full.

  UKRI funding will provide an annual stipend for living costs and tuition fees at the UK rate. The difference between the UK tuition fee rate and the international tuition fee rate will be covered by University of Warwick funding.

To learn more, visit University of Warwick Scholarship webpage