BBSRC NWDP Scholarship 2027 in UK | Fully Funded
The BBSRC NWDP Scholarship provides fully funded PhD studentships in the UK, including tuition fees, annual stipends, and professional training.
United KingdomDeadline: Dec 4, 2026Updated:
Overview
The BBSRC North West Doctoral Programme (NWDP) supports doctoral training in bioscience across the UK. Delivered by The University of Manchester and the University of Liverpool in partnership with the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and industry collaborators, the programme prepares researchers to tackle major bioscience challenges.
Benefits
- Fully funded studentship covering tuition fees for four years.
- Annual stipend at the UKRI rate.
- Additional funding for workshops, training courses, and research visits.
- Opportunities for a three-month professional internship placement (PIP) in industry.
- Career development support through programmes like PhD-PROSPER and BIOBRIDGE.
Eligibility
- Open to both UK and international applicants.
- Candidates must hold or expect to obtain a First or Upper Second class UK honours degree, or an equivalent international qualification in a relevant field.
- International candidates are subject to competitive selection for a limited number of full studentships and must meet English language requirements.
How to Apply
Applicants should complete the following steps to submit an application:
- Check eligibility criteria and explore available projects at either The University of Manchester or the University of Liverpool.
- Contact a potential project supervisor before submitting an application.
- Prepare supporting documents including a supporting statement, reference details, academic transcripts, a CV, and official English language certificates if applicable.
- Submit an online application selecting postgraduate research level, the 2027/28 entry year, and September intake, noting the BBSRC PhD Studentship funding details.
Deadline
The application deadline for the programme is 4 December 2026.