Are you interested to study and gain in-depth knowledge and technical expertise of food systems and biological processes? The University of Surrey is looking for bright candidates to apply for the FoodBioSystems DTP International PhD Studentships for the academic year 2022-2023.

The studentships are predominantly open to students with established UK residency but internal students are also eligible to apply. 24 string applications will be considered for the studentship award covering stipend and support up to £15,609 and £4500 per year.

The University of Surrey is a renowned leading university ranking 378th globally, and 33rd in the UK by the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020. It aims to provide excellent education and advance and disseminate knowledge.

Why choose to study at the University of Surrey? The University of Surrey has excellent teaching and academic support to aid students in academics as well as outside the premises of the university. It has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Students are also given affordable accommodation.

Application Deadline: 08 February 2022 is the application deadline for this opportunity.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Surrey
• Department: NA
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: £15,609
• Number of Awards: 24
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: Domestic and International
• The award can be taken in the UK.

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: UK, EU, and all other international students are eligible to apply.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Students can apply to take up the FoodBioSystems Doctoral Training Partnership program at Surrey.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The applicants are expected to have some laboratory food science experience already.
• This project would be suitable for a student with a degree in food science and nutrition, with a keen interest in learning new laboratory and clinical techniques. They would expect the successful candidate to have already some laboratory food science experience.
• This studentship is available for the UK and international students

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Applicants must log in to the university portal to apply to any desired programme. Applications for the studentship must be made via the online portal of the FoodBioSystems portal.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• Scanned copies of signed/stamped qualifications (certificates or transcripts)
• A copy of your passport
• A personal statement
• A research proposal
• Contact details of two referees
• Admission Requirements: The candidates applying must have a degree in food science and nutrition, with a keen interest in learning new laboratory and clinical techniques.
• Language Requirement: The applicants must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above (or equivalent) with 6.0 in each individual category, in an IELTS Academic test taken in the last 2 years.

Benefits

The selected candidates will be provided a tax-free stipend and support for tuition fees at the standard UK rate, i.e. a minimum of £15,609 per year and £4500 per year respectively.

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