Phd Scholarship in Biosciences in the UK at Newcastle University

Newcastle University is offering a Phd Scholarship in the UK for researchers studying glycan acquisition by keystone members of the human microbiota. Do you want to work in one of the hottest fields in microbiology and are you interested in how the human gut microbiota functions and contributes to human health? This project will advance the understanding of how keystone Gram-negative members of the human microbiota acquire nutrients derived from dietary fibre (glycans).

Eligibility Criteria:

• You must have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree in biomedicine, biochemistry, microbiology or a related area. 

• A further qualification such as an MSc or MRes is advantageous.

• This award is available to UK/EU and international applicants.

• To study this course you need to meet the following English Language requirements:

• IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills).

Benefits:

• 100% of tuition fees paid and annual living expenses of £15,285 (full award). 
• The funding covers a three year PhD.
• Successful international candidates will be required to make up the difference between the UK/EU fees and international fees.
• There is only one award available.

About Newcastle University:-

Newcastle University is a public research university in Newcastle, England. Newcastle University is a vibrant Russell Group institution. Alongside its world-changing research, it offers an unrivaled student experience, an award winning careers and library service, and a campus located in the heart of one of the best student cities.Newcastle University exists for the public benefit to advance education, learning and research. Its objective is to build on this core purpose and, in doing so, provide new knowledge and creative solutions that make a positive impact. The university offers around 175 full-time undergraduate degree programmes in a wide range of subject areas spanning arts, sciences, engineering and medicine, together with approximately 340 postgraduate taught and research programmes across a range of disciplines.

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