Candidates for Pirbright studentships should apply directly to the Oxford Interdisciplinary Bioscience DTP and state in their application that they wish to be considered for a Pirbright studentship. Their personal statement should include an explanation of their interest in working at The Pirbright Institute. Students who are awarded Pirbright studentships will have the opportunity to participate fully in the 4-year training programme provided by the DTP, and will have the opportunity to undertake exploratory projects in two research groups before committing to a specific 3-year research project, which will be undertaken under the joint supervision of researchers at The Pirbright Institute and the University of Oxford or Oxford Brookes University.
About the Oxford Interdisciplinary Bioscience DTP
The Oxford Interdisciplinary Bioscience DTP is supported by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and aims to equip a new generation of researchers with the skills, insight and knowledge needed to tackle the most important challenges in bioscience research.
Led by the University of Oxford, the Interdisciplinary Bioscience DTP brings together the expertise and facilities of seven world-class research institutions. These include: The Pirbright Institute, Oxford Brookes University, Diamond Light Source, ISIS, STFC Central Laser Facility and the Research Complex at Harwell.
We provide an innovative, individually-tailored graduate training programme that includes taught courses in interdisciplinary skills and the opportunity for students to undertake two exploratory research projects with prospective supervisors before selecting their main research project. Students also undertake a 12-week professional internship or placement to gain direct experience of the areas of work into which they can apply their skills.
We welcome applications from students who hold, or are on target to achieve a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in a relevant academic subject. Up to 38 studentships are available for UK and EU students for the forthcoming academic year supported by the BBSRC and the partnership (BBSRC eligibility criteria apply).
Full details of the programmes and information on how to apply can be found at www.biodtp.ox.ac.uk or by e-mailing dtpenquiries@biodtp.ox.ac.uk
Please refer to the departmental website for the closing dates.
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