Students from a wide diversity of academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Projects are available for excellent students from both theoretical (computational, mathematical) and experimental bioscience backgrounds.

Eligibility

Application

Applications at Aston University:

• Complete our ED&I form as an expression of interest in MIBTP.
• If you are interested in a PhD project at Aston University, please see the websiteLink opens in a new window, read the guidance, and complete the online application
• When making your application, use the drop-down options and select Health and Life Sciences; October; Full Time; Postgraduate Research; Research Biomedical Sciences (Full Time October 2024).
• English language requirements for international students can be found on the Aston website.
• For questions specific to the Aston application process, please contact the PGR Admissions team ( )
• International students (including EU students) are welcome to apply. UKRI funding will provide an annual stipend for living costs and tuition fees at the UK rate. Scholarships may be available at the time of appointment to cover the difference between UK and international fees. However, applicants must be able to provide evidence of funding to cover this difference for the duration of the Programme when applying.

Applications at the University of Birmingham:

• Complete our ED&I form as an expression of interest in MIBTP.

• If you are interested in a PhD project at the University of Birmingham, please take a look at the Birmingham MIBTP website and apply to the department / school relevant to your chosen project and supervisor. Please be sure to apply to the MIBTP-specific programme, i.e. ‘PhD Biosciences (MIBTP)’ , not to a general PhD programme, i.e. ‘PhD Biosciences’. Further guidance can be found at the Birmingham MIBTP website.

  • A research proposal is not required, however you should submit a personal statement when prompted for a proposal.
• English language requirements for international students can be found on the Birmingham websiteLink opens in a new window.
• For questions specific to the Birmingham application process, please contact the Birmingham team ( ).
• International students (including EU students) are welcome to apply. Studentships would be jointly funded covering international tuition fees in full.

  UKRI funding will provide annual stipend for living costs and tuition fees at the UK rate. The difference between UK tuition fee rate and international tuition fee rate will be covered by University of Birmingham funding.

Applications at Coventry University:

• Complete our ED&I form as an expression of interest in MIBTP.
• If you are interested in a PhD project at Coventry University, please see this table and click on your chosen project; this will take you to the Coventry MIBTP website to complete the online application.
• English language requirements for international students can be found on the Coventry website.
• International students (including EU students) are welcome to apply. Studentships would be jointly funded, covering international fees in full. UKRI funding provides an annual stipend for living costs and tuition fees at the UK rate. Coventry University will fund the difference between the UK tuition fee rate and the international tuition fee rate.
• International student applicants must be able to fund the cost of travel to the UK, their visa and associated costs, and the healthcare supplement.

• Please email aa4080@coventry.ac.uk if you require further information on applying for a PhD project at Coventry University.

Applications at Harper Adams University:

• Complete our ED&I form as an expression of interest in MIBTP.
• If you are interested in a PhD project at Harper Adams University, please see the websiteLink opens in a new window for further information and complete the appropriate online application form.
• For questions about the HAU application process, please contact the HAU admissions team ( ).
• When completing the Harper Adams application, you are not required to include a research proposal when applying for an MIBTP studentship, but you will be requested to upload a document—please upload a blank Word document.
• English language requirements for international students can be found on the Harper Adams websiteLink opens in a new window.
• An IELTS certificate or equivalent evidence of English language skills is only required for those students who require Visa sponsorship.
• Harper Adams University is unfortunately unable to offer a fee waiver for international students applying to the MIBTP standard programme. Evidence of funding will be required for International fee-paying students to show they can cover the difference between the UK and international fees for the full four years - for the 2024/5 academic year, this amount is £10,890. However, scholarships may be available at the time of appointment to cover the difference between UK and International fees for the duration of the programme

Applications at the University of Leicester:

• Complete our ED&I form as an expression of interest in MIBTP
• All MIBTP students will be provided with a 4 years studentship.

• * International students are welcome to apply, but applicants must be able to fund the cost of travel to the UK, their visa and associated costs, and the healthcare supplement. The University of Leicester will provide full overseas fee waivers for the duration of their study to all international students accepted at Leicester. UKRI allows us to appoint up to 30% of overseas students.

• If you are interested in studying at the University of Leicester, the university's website has a list of projects and guidance on completing the application process.
• English language requirements for international students can be found on the Leicester website.
• For questions specific to the Leicester application process, please contact the Leicester admissions team ( ).

Applications at the University of Warwick:

• Complete our ED&I form as an expression of interest in MIBTP.
• If you are interested in a PhD project at the University of Warwick, please apply via the online application formLink opens in a new window, selecting the School of Life Sciences and the MIBTP DTP (P-C1PBB) course as a postgraduate researcher.
  • You will be asked to upload a research proposal as part of your application; this is not an MIBTP requirement. You are welcome to upload a CV or personal statement instead of a research proposal.
  • In the funding section of the form, please enter the following: Source of funding: Studentship; Percentage: 100%; Amount from source: £4906; Name of award: MIBTP; Have you submitted an application for funding: Yes; Has the studentship been awarded: No; Contact name: MIBTP; Email address: MIBTP@warwick.ac.uk;Telephone: 02476 528243.
  • If you wish to show interest in multiple projects, do not try to submit multiple applications. You can express interest in projects on our MIBTP form (see the next bullet point).
• Complete our MIBTP - Warwick Application form so that we have all the relevant information for our Directors to shortlist your application.
• English language requirements for international students can be found on the Warwick websiteLink opens in a new window
• International students (including EU students) are welcome to apply. Studentships would be jointly funded, covering international tuition fees in full.

  UKRI funding will provide an annual stipend for living costs and tuition fees at the UK rate. The difference between the UK tuition fee rate and the international tuition fee rate will be covered by University of Warwick funding.

Shortlisting process

• Candidates applying to the MIBTP will be shortlisted using these criteria.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, during which their academic aptitude, motivation for research, communication ability and interest in quantitative, interdisciplinary bioscience will be assessed. Each candidate will also be scored on competency-based questions asked at the interview.

Interviews

• To be confirmed

Questions

Please look at our frequently asked questionsLink opens in a new window webpage for answers to commonly asked questions about our training programme. If you have any other questions, please email

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