Great Western Four+ Doctoral Training Partnership (NERC) (PhD) at University of Bristol

Programme overview

The GW4+ Doctoral Landscape Training Partnership (DLTP) comprises the University of Bristol, University of Bath, Cardiff University, University of Exeter, British Antarctic Survey, British Geological Survey, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, the Natural History Museum and Plymouth Marine Laboratory. The partnership provides a multidisciplinary training environment for postgraduate students in NERC sciences. Due to the nature of the funding, this programme is open primarily to UK students.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Department: School of Biological Sciences | Duration: Three-and-a-half years full-time (minimum period of funding), four years full-time (maximum period of study) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Entry requirements

An upper second-class degree or higher (or international equivalent) in a discipline related to the PhD project for which you are applying, such as geology, biological sciences, environmental sciences, chemistry or geography. Some projects may be suitable for those with computing, mathematics, engineering and physics degrees. Applicants with additional relevant experience and/or a master's degree are encouraged to apply. English language: profile level E.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,343 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,300 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Three-and-a-half years full-time (minimum period of funding), four years full-time (maximum period o

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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