South West Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (BBSRC)

The BBSRC-funded SWBio DTP involves a partnership of world-renown universities, research institutes and industry, based mainly across the South West and Wales. This partnership has established international, national and regional scientific networks, and widely recognised research excellence and facilities.

We aim to provide you with outstanding interdisciplinary bioscience research training, underpinned by transformative technologies.

The expected start date of these studentships is September 2026. 

The closing date for applications is midday (11:59 GMT), Wednesday 3 December 2025.

For an informal discussion about the studentships, please see the contact listed below each project. Please also see the SWBio DTP for further information. 

Studentship details

There are eight studentship opportunities available in association with Bristol Veterinary School and more information can be found via the links below:

Food Safety on Informal Markets in LMICs: A Case Study in Morocco For further information, please contact Dr Selina Bruns

Development of next generation therapeutics for enhanced immune protection For further information, please contact Katja Klein

Grazing and rewilding: how do they affect biodiversity, carbon cycling and greenhouse gas emissions? For further information, please contact Dr. Daniel Enriquez-Hidalgo

Is injurious pecking in laying hens socially transmitted? For further information, please contact Jo Edgar

Play for life: promoting play in adult farmed animals For further information, please contact Dr Suzanne Held

Using pathogen genomes to trace the dissemination of zoonotic disease via food trade networks For further information, please contact Dr Sion Bayliss

Investigating the Role of Early-Life Microbiome Variation in Shaping Immune Development and Vaccine Responsiveness in Livestock For further information, please contact Dr Laura Peachey

Using positive animal training and automation to improve dairy cattle welfare For further information, please contact Dr Benjamin Lecorps