A prestigious bioscience training programme in Nottingham, run by the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University, has received a £14 million funding boost from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). This investment will fund innovative PhD training in biological sciences for five cohorts of students starting in 2025.
Major UK-Wide Investment in Doctoral Training
The funding is part of a UK-wide £500 million investment announced on 13 November, aimed at streamlining and enhancing doctoral training across the country. The new programme replaces nine separate UKRI schemes, consolidating resources to support interdisciplinary and impactful research.
A Decade of Success in Doctoral Training
The Nottingham Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) has been a cornerstone of bioscience education since 2012, producing over 650 PhD graduates. Alumni have gone on to excel in academia, industry, science communication, and policymaking both in the UK and internationally.
This recent grant marks the fourth successful funding award for the Nottingham DTP and is the second collaborative effort between the two universities.
Innovative Training Themes
The DTP will deliver cohort-based training in cutting-edge science across three key themes:
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food (SAF)
- Bioscience for Human Health (BHH)
- Biotechnology for Sustainable Growth (BSG)
In addition to rigorous scientific research, the programme emphasizes professional development to produce a highly skilled workforce for the UK’s future. Each PhD candidate will complete a three-month Professional Internship for PhD Students (PIPS) placement, fostering transferable skills and career exploration.
A Strong Partnership
The programme brings together a robust network of partners, including:
- University of Nottingham
- Nottingham Trent University
- National Biofilm Innovation Centre
- Rothamsted Research
- Research Complex at Harwell
- Diamond Light Source
- Centre for Process Innovation Limited
This interdisciplinary collaboration ensures students benefit from diverse training opportunities spanning biosciences and biotechnology research.
Empowering the Next Generation
By securing this substantial funding, the Nottingham DTP reaffirms its commitment to training the next generation of bioscientists who will tackle global challenges in sustainability, health, and technology.
Visit the Nottingham Bioscience DTP site for further details: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/bbdtp/