Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership

The Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership (MIBTP), funded by the BBSRC Doctoral Landscape Award, unites six leading universities in an ambitious mission to drive innovative, world-class research in life sciences and bolster the UK’s growing bioeconomy.

At MIBTP, we are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and are dedicated to cultivating a diverse cohort of passionate PhD researchers from various academic backgrounds. Our studentship research projects target critical areas within distinct bioscience themes:

Sustainable Agriculture and Food, Understanding the Rules of Life, Renewable Resources and Clean Growth, and Integrated Understanding of Health.

Using interdisciplinary and quantitative approaches, MIBTP doctoral researchers are dedicated to advancing solutions for today’s most significant challenges and contributing to research that benefits the wider society.

Our studentships offer a comprehensive support package, including fees (the cost of the UK fee rate), a tax-free annual stipend, a travel and conference budget, a generous consumables budget, and the use of a MacBook for the duration of the programme.

We welcome students from diverse pathways, whether recent graduates or professionals returning to academia. Our vibrant international student body thrives in an environment that values creativity and expertise across theoretical disciplines, such as mathematics, computer science, and statistics, as well as experimental sciences, such as biology, biomedicine, and chemistry!

Discover how MIBTP is transforming the future of bioscience through cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to inclusive excellence. Explore our student profiles and find your place within this extraordinary community.

MIBTP Applications Open!

Applications for the 2027 MIBTP programme are now OPEN.

Applications opened on Monday 12th October and will close on Monday 23rd November. You can find a list of projects in the PhD Opportunities pages.

Please consult the Application pages for guidance on how to apply.