Predicting pathogen evolution: using experimental evolution to understand the impact of phage therapy on Clostridioides difficile at University of Sheffield 2025

Eligibility

• The scholarship under the Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership (YBDTP) is open to both international (including EU) and UK (home) students.
• Applicants must have, or expect to gain, at least an upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in any biological, chemical, physical science, or mathematics background.
• The project encourages students who wish to apply their skills in addressing biological challenges.
• For international students, checking country-specific entry requirements is essential. Full studentships for international students are highly competitive and will be awarded to exceptional candidates.

Application Process

• To apply for this PhD research project, you must complete an Expression of Interest form by the deadline of 5pm, Friday 14th March 2025.
• The form can be accessed via the YBDTP project webpage. Applicants can apply for up to three different projects across multiple universities.

Value/Benefits

• This fully-funded PhD opportunity offers a tax-free stipend at the standard UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) rate, which is £19,237 for the 2024/25 academic year.
• The scholarship covers research costs and tuition fees at the UK rate.