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Research courses

Learn more about postgraduate research opportunities at the School of Biosciences, which is home to a vibrant research community. Our extensive, well-established collaborations with industry provide knowledge transfer to the commercial sector and the wider community.

Studentships

The impact of diet and the ageing gut on inflammation, immunity and cognition

Funding information:

Funding covers tuition fees at the Home rate, associated research/training expenses and an annual tax-free stipend at UKRI rates (£21,805 for 2026-27).

Lymphatic vessel dysfunction: an unrecognized contributor to viral haemorrhagic diseases

Funding information:

Aligned with UKRI rates (£21,805 per annum for 2026/27, with annual increments)

Genetically encoded fluorescent biosensors for probing the biophysics of biomolecular condensate dynamics

Funding information:

Funded in competition with multiple projects. Fully funded studentship including stipend aligned with UKRI (£21,805 per annum for 2026/27, with annual uplifts applied), home-student fees and project costs.

Expert support

The Doctoral College supports the academic and professional development of postgraduate researchers to ensure our world-leading research continues to grow. There is also an extensive Researcher Development Programme run at university level.

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World-class facilities

Our School is home to specialist facilities that provide the latest technologies to support research across all fields.

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