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 are welcome to apply but all applicants must be able to provide evidence of funding to cover the difference between the UK and international fees for the duration of the programme. Three scholarships of £7,000 per year to offset the fee difference are available.

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.

• Please note that Birmingham is currently only accepting applications for CASE Projects.

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 specific to the HAU application process, please contact the HAU admissions team ( ).
• When completing the Harper Adams application , there is no requirement 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 doc.
• 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 and 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 maybe 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.

Studentships include:

• Tuition fees at UK rate*
• a tax free stipend which for 2023/4 was £18,622 (2024/25 stipend to be confirmed)
• a travel allowance in year 1, a travel / conference budget, a generous consumables budget, use of a laptop for the duration of the programme.

* 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. The funder, UKRI, allows us to appoint up to 30% overseas students.

However, as the University of Leicester has already offered to its maximum number of overseas students for the October 2024 start, Overseas students and previous applicants are asked not to apply in the current round.

• If you are interested in studying at the University of Leicester, a list of projects and guidance on how to complete the application process can be found on the University of Leicester website.
• 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 ( ).
• University of Leicester applications will close on the 23^rd of May.

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 course MIBTP DTP (P-C1PBB) as a Postgraduate Research.
  • You will be asked to upload a research proposal as part of your application; this is not an MIBTP requirement so feel free to upload a CV or personal statement here instead.
  • In the funding section of the form please enter the following: Source of funding: Studentship; Percentage: 100%; Amount from source: £4596; 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 interests in in projects in the next form.
• 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 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 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 a set of competency based questions asked at interview.

Interviews

• To be confirmed

Frequently asked questions

The answers to commonly asked questions with regards to this training programme have been answered on the frequently asked questionsLink opens in a new window page.

Alternatively please email with your query.

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