Optimising wheat-fungal symbioses for enhanced nutrition and sustainability at University of Sheffield 2025

Eligibility

• The scholarship for the PhD project on optimizing wheat-fungal symbioses for enhanced nutrition and sustainability, offered by the Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership (YBDTP), is open to both international (including EU) and UK (home) students.
• Applicants must have, or expect to gain, at least an upper second-class honours degree or its equivalent in any biological, chemical, physical science, or mathematics discipline.
• The program welcomes candidates with an interest in applying their skills to biological research.
• International applicants should verify their eligibility based on country-specific requirements.
• A limited number of bursaries are available for exceptional international students, offering full studentships.

Application Process

• To apply for this research project, candidates must complete the Expression of Interest form by 5pm, Friday, 14th March 2025.
• Applicants can submit interest in up to three YBDTP projects across different universities.
• The form is available on the YBDTP website, and applicants are advised to review the questions before submission.

Value/Benefits

• This fully funded PhD studentship offers a tax-free stipend at the standard UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) rate, which is £19,237 for the 2024/25 academic year, along with research costs and tuition fees at the UK rate.
• The scholarship provides hands-on experience with advanced techniques in plant-microbe interactions, molecular biology, and sustainable agriculture.