SWBiosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (SWBio DTP) · Partenariat multi‑institutionnel (University of Bath, University of Bristol, Cardiff University, University of Exeter, Rothamsted Research, Swansea University, University of Plymouth, UWE...)
SWBio DTP studentship in the UK, PhD
- Deadline
- 21 days left
- Funding
- Partial funding
- Level
- Doctorate
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
This scheme funds a PhD in biosciences in the UK on projects hosted within the SWBio DTP partnership for eligible candidates. It covers tuition fees and provides partial financial support, but visa costs, the health surcharge and relocation expenses may still be your responsibility. Applications are submitted through the central Good Grants system, with a deadline of 2 December 2026.
Verified on 30 October 2026
This PhD programme in biosciences in the UK offers a partial studentship covering tuition fees and a living stipend for selected candidates: applications are open until 2 December 2026 for an intake in September 2027. Applications close on 2 December 2026, that is in 21 days.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Diplôme minimal académique
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Acceptation des Lower Second Class sous conditions
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Interdiction de candidature pour titulaires d'un PhD
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Présence en personne à l'institution d'accueil
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Limite du nombre d'applications par institution
“You can submit more than one application but only a maximum of 2 applications to the same hosting institution within the [3 types of studentships].”
Références
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Nationalité ou résidence dans un pays éligible
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Candidature via Good Grants
“Please submit an application through our SWBio DTP centralised application system (known as Good Grants). Only applications submitted through this and by the deadline will be accepted.”
Authentification et notifications
“You will also be required to set up Multi-Factor Authentication to use the system. Ensure you tick ‘I agree to receive notification and communication emails from SWBio DTP’ so we can communicate with you through the system”
Assets
Expérience quantitative
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Watch points
Couverture exacte des coûts UKRI variable
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The key word here is “Home”: the page separates this status from international applications, and that is where access to the most favourable funding is decided. Do not treat this as a simple academic application: fee status, the hosted project and the strength of the references are read together. If you are an international applicant, treat the quota as a positioning constraint, not as a guarantee of access. Get your fee status confirmed in writing, then choose the project and institution before you finalise the application.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
Deadline: Open2026-2027
Projets pour des studentships débutant en septembre 2027 ; interviews DTP attendues entre le 1er et le 12 février 2027
What is actually funded
- TuitionStudentship 'fully-funded' pour candidats éligibles ; UKRI (BBSRC) financera ce qui est listé sous la section 'UKRI-BBSRC funded studentship' (la page indique que certains coûts comme frais de visa, surcharge santé et déménagement peuvent ne pas être couverts)
- SalaryPartially covered.Studentship entièrement financée implique un soutien financier mais le montant de l'allocation de subsistance n'est pas indiqué sur la page consultée
Not covered: Visa fees · Health insurance · Relocation costs
Countries covered
Applications are open to profiles that meet the scheme’s residence and fee-status rules in the UK. “Home” candidates can apply for fully funded studentships, while international candidates can access only a limited number of UKRI studentships, up to 30 %.
Application pathway
A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.
Check the conditions
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Prepare the documents
Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.
Submit on the official site
Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.
Track the cycle
Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.
Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- Relevés de notes universitaires / transcriptsSi vous êtes en cours d'études, fournir les relevés jusqu'à la date ; si diplômes complétés, fournir certificats et transcripts finaux. Documents internationaux doivent être fournis dans la langue d'origine avec traduction certifiée en anglais
- Preuve d'identité / visa / passport (le cas échéant)Visa/passport demandé le cas échéant pour les candidats qui seraient classés en frais internationaux
- Preuve de langue anglaise (si déjà détenue)Certificat d'anglais uniquement si requis et déjà en possession du candidat
- Références (minimum 2)Au moins 2 référents requis ; si un des référents fait partie de l'équipe de supervision principale, un 3e référent est requis. Les références ne sont généralement contactées que si vous êtes invité à une journée d'entretien DTP
- Contextual statement (RRP scheme) / information EDIInformations anonymes EDI, possibilité de soumettre une déclaration contextuelle dans le cadre du schéma Recognising Researcher Potential
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- Page officielle du programme (swbio.ac.uk)Primary source
- Page de candidature (bpb-eu-w2.wpmucdn.com)Application page
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