University of Manchester BBSRC North West Doctoral Programme in Bioscience 2027

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBRSC) Northwest Doctoral Programme (NWDP) in Bioscience is a unique and highly regarded training programme for future bioscience leaders, providing world-class interdisciplinary research opportunities for motivated and inquisitive postgraduate researchers.

The programme aims to prepare future bioscientists with the skills, knowledge, networks and experience needed to address critical challenges in 21st-century bioscience and begin successful research careers.

Applications will open for 2027/28 entry on Monday, 2 November 2026.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 4, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Manchester
• City to studyManchester
• School to studyUniversity of Manchester
• Course to studyBioscience
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Fully Funded
• Encouraged to publish your work in leading international journals, attend conferences at home and abroad, and get involved in other activities such as enterprise competitions and public engagement events.?
• Get the opportunity to take part in a professional internship placement and work in industry for 12 weeks or more (split into two or more periods at two or more different places, if required) and gain valuable experience in industry.
• Take the opportunity to attend our writing retreat and receive support and guidance on how to improve your writing and make the most out of the time spent writing up your work for submission.

Requirements

• Competition for studentships is expected to be very high.
• These studentships are available to UK and international applicants, and provide funding for tuition fees and stipend at the UKRI rate?for four years.
• Applicants must have obtained or be about to obtain a First or Upper Second class UK honours degree, or the equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK, in an appropriate area.?
• Applications are welcome from all backgrounds. We actively encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and have partnered with social mobility charity In2ScienceUK to create opportunities for those currently underrepresented in UK doctoral training.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, visit University of Manchester scholarship webpage.