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We offer fully funded, four-year PhD studentships that are aligned to strategic priorities supported by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).
17/12/2025
Interested in joining our 2026 cohort of researchers? Want to find out more about our research clusters & the application process ?
Join us for our Virtual Open Day on Tuesday 20th January 2026 10.30-1.30pm.
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/bbdtp/apply/open-day-january-2026.aspx
15/12/2025
Our AMPlify mentoring programme is also open for 2026 entry.
The criteria includes Black, Black Mixed, Asian and Minority Ethnic students with home fees status.
Get support with the application process from a specialist mentor.
The deadline for applying for an AMPlify mentor is 12 noon on 2 Feb 2026.
For more info go to this link: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/bbdtp/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/amplify.aspx
15/12/2025
We are happy to announce recruitment is now officially open to join our programme as part of the 2026 cohort.
Fully funded PhD studentships available for our Standard programme.
Open to Home and International students.
Deadline: 12 noon GMT, 2 February 2026.
More details here: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/bbdtp/
24/04/2025
Round 2 of recruitment to The Nottingham BBSRC Doctoral Training Programme is now open.
Apply to be a part of our 2025 cohort today.
Studentships available for CASE and standard programme.
Open to Home students ONLY.
Deadline: 12 noon 19 May 2025.
More details here: https://nottingham.ac.uk/bbdtp/apply/how-to-apply.aspx
24/01/2025
There is only one week left to apply to join our 2025 cohort. Deadline for applications is noon 31st January 2025.
More information here: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/bbdtp/apply/how-to-apply.aspx
16/12/2024
Exciting news, Recruitment is now open to join our programme as part of the 2025 cohort.
Studentships available for CASE and standard programme.
Open to Home and International students.
Deadline: 31 January 2025.
More details here: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/bbdtp/apply/how-to-apply.aspx
31/10/2023
Hear from one of our researchers Katie on her experience of being a PhD student with ADHD.
PhD life with ADHD: the highs and lows It's ADHD Awareness Month. As Katherine Mortimer - a PhD student with ADHD - says, ADHD can be both a challenge and a superpower but the important thing is identifying these and working with them. She shares her experience and advice with us here. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as....
31/10/2023
Our AMPlify mentoring programme is open for 2024 entry.
The criteria now includes Black, Black Mixed, Asian and Minority Ethnic students with home fees status.
Get support with the application process from a specialist mentor here: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/bbdtp/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/amplify.aspx
31/10/2023
Ever wondered what happens to our students 10 years after they started their PhD journey with us?
Wonder no more as Harriet Day who now works for UKRI reflects on her cohorts recent 10 year reunion.
The UoN DTP PhD – the lives behind the acronyms 10 years later! - Researcher Academy Harriet Day looks back on her experience of the BBSRC DTP and how it shaped her cohort of peers. In September 2013 I, along with approximately 30 others, embarked upon our PhD journeys at the university of Nottingham. Specifically, we were all doing a “unique” kind of PhD: a doctoral training pa...
04/10/2023
Freedom Foundation are very excited for you to join us online for our UNIFIED Introduction Session!
We will share more information about how the project will run, how you can get involved, and specifically the different roles we need help with.
We'll provide an overview of what Freedom Foundation would like to have achieved over the next 6-months of the UNIFIED Project, ensuring you have a good idea about the commitment and details of your involvement within your role. The session will also provide you with an opportunity to to ask questions.
Book your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unified-introduction-session-online-tickets-730380566937?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR15g0XIiEZgZcY2w4H46mCp9-jL2xdlL94sOfWA1bNpgySUxITwMRaXZGY
We look forward to seeing you virtually on Tuesday October 10th, 1 - 2pm
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15/12/2022
Recruitment to our programme to join us in September 2023 is now open!
Open to home and international candidates.
Apply for standard and CASE programme here: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/bbdtp/apply/how-to-apply.aspx
Deadline 17th January 2023
Interested in joining our DTP in 2023 but want the opportunity to ask questions and find out more? Sign up for our Applicant Information Webinar on 7th December at 1pm with a DTP Director and the DTP Manager.
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