The FoodBioSystems DTP are advertising four-year fully-funded PhD projects to start autumn 2026.
Is this your next opportunity?
FoodBioSystems is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the four-year studentship covers a tax-free stipend (£20,780 for 2025/26, to increase yearly as determined by UKRI), your PhD fees, and a research support grant for additional training and consumables.
There are 40 projects to choose from in total – 3 of which will be hosted at the University of Lincoln in collaboration with L-CAS.
- BroilerBot: Autonomous Robotics for Animal Welfare and Environmental Monitoring – Dr Francesco Del Duchetto
- Can roots plasticity improve nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in wheat lines with biological nitrifica… – Dr Oorbessy Gaju
- Multi-Modal Computer Vision for Automated Insect Species Identification in Agricultural Monitoring … – Dr Ionut Moraru
We are looking for applicants who can apply their science to projects in research areas that span the entire food value chain including: alternative food systems; combatting antimicrobial resistance; farmed animal health and welfare; food science and production; lifelong health; human nutrition; one health; precision agriculture and smart technologies; reducing waste; and sustainable agricultural systems.
How to apply
Apply here!
- All applications to FoodBioSystems DTP are by online application form (CVs are not accepted).
- You will be able to apply to a maximum of TWO PhD projects. Each project description indicates the name and institution of the lead supervisor and has a project ID number. You are welcome and encouraged to email the lead supervisors of projects to ask them any questions you may have or to discuss the project.
- You will need the following documents to support your application
- Official transcripts of your higher education qualifications, inclusive of grades
- Evidence of your proficiency in English, if English is not your first language.
- You will also be asked to provide the name and email address of someone who will provide a confidential academic reference letter. The DTP office will request the letter from your referee if you are shortlisted for interview.
The closing date is 26 January 2026 (10.00 GMT).
For more information on the application and selection process, and for additional information on the studentship opportunities, eligibility criteria, and other useful information please see the FoodBioSystems website. Should you require any additional information, please contact foodbiosystems@reading.ac.uk for studentship and administration enquiries.