Research programmes
Bristol Veterinary School PGR scholarships for applicants of Black heritage
As part of our commitment to the Black community, the University of Bristol has launched a number of PGR research scholarships exclusively for students of Black heritage for 2026/27 entry. These are open to UK-domiciled, home fee applicants of Black African, Black Caribbean or other Black or mixed Black heritage.
Further information and how to apply for the 11 projects available
Fully-funded PhD opportunities for September 2026 start
We are accepting applications for competitive fully-funded 4-year PhD scholarships at Bristol Veterinary School.
Further information and how to apply for the 3 projects available
Self-funded MScR opportunities
From mother hens to commercial farms: Investigating links between welfare and the microbiome in chickens
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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Conflict, and Security
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Animal disease outbreaks as "human tragedies": to what extent do government-led animal disease control interventions impact the occurrence and severity of domestic abuse and gender-based violence in affected farming communities in the UK?
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A novel 3Rs Refinement-friendly approach to study the effects of early life stress on mice behavioural development
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Start date
Not fixed, but in order to fully benefit from the induction process we encourage students to start in September each year
How to apply
Before applying, please carefully read the information on the prospectus Veterinary Sciences | Study at Bristol | University of Bristol and make sure you meet the eligibility criteria and have all the documents listed in the PhD and MSc by Research Veterinary Sciences Admissions Statements. A research statement and supervisor support form are not required – please add a blank sheet of paper when these documents are requested.
To apply for any of these projects go to http://www.bris.ac.uk/pg-howtoapply and on the “Start your application” page select “Veterinary Science (MSc by Research)”.
Funding Notes
These Masters by Research projects are available to UK and international students who wish to self-fund their studies or who have access to their own funding. See Postgraduate research tuition fees | Current students | University of Bristol for tuition fees. For these particular projects no bench fees are charged.
Contacts
Please contact fohs-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk with any queries about your application