University of Portsmouth PhD in Environment and Life Sciences 2025

Applications are welcome for this fully funded three year PhD which commences in October 2025.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 20, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Portsmouth
• City to studyPortsmouth
• School to studyUniversity of Portsmouth
• Course to studyEnvironmental Science , Life Science
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Fully-funded three year PhD

Requirements

• You should be a UK or EU citizen.
• You'll need a good first degree from an internationally recognised university (minimum upper second class or equivalent, depending on your chosen course) and ideally a Master’s degree in an appropriate subject.
• In exceptional cases, University of Portsmouth may consider equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications, it is encouraged that these applicants get in contact before applying.
• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

In addition

• Candidates are expected to hold (or be about to obtain) a minimum 2.1 (or equivalent) in Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics, Neuroscience or a related discipline.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant subject area and/or experience in a related area/discipline is very desirable. 
• Any candidates with an interest in rare genetic diseases, genomics, neuroscience or behavioural science are encouraged to apply.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

Apply using the online application form.

Make sure you submit

• a personal statement,
• proof of your degrees and grades,
• details of two referees,
• proof of your English language proficiency
• an up-to-date CV.  

The ‘How to Apply’ page offers further guidance on the PhD application process. 

If you want to be considered for this funded PhD opportunity you must quote project code ELS50520825 when applying. 

Please note that email applications are not accepted. If you have any project-specific questions please contact Dr Annie Godwin ([email protected]), quoting the project code.

For more details, visit University of Portsmouth Scholarship webpage