NorthWest Biosciences

About the project

NorthWestBio (NWB) is a new BBSRC-funded Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) delivered between the Universities of Glasgow, Lancaster, Queen’s Belfast and Strathclyde.

Applications for NWB programme will open for international candidates on Wednesday 1st October . Applications for home candidates will open on Monday 2nd November .

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NorthWestBio Recruitment 2027

Our recruitment window for international candidates is 1st October - 30th November 2026 .

Our recruitment window for home candidates is 2nd November- 4th January 2027 (to account for Christmas holidays).

This change reflects the high volume of international applications we receive and our commitment to ensuring that all applications are fully processed and prepared before they are reviewed. Separate timelines allow us to undertake the additional eligibility and documentation checks often required for international applications, helping to ensure a fair and consistent assessment process for all candidates.

All candidates will complete an application through our admissions portal . More information about the application process can be found here . Following this, candidates will complete a Recruitment Information Form which can be found here .

PLEASE NOTE CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE APPLICATION ON ADMISSIONS PORTAL BEFORE COMPLETING RECRUITMENT INFORMATION FORM .

International Candidate Recruitment Information Form

Home Candidate Recruitment Information Form

Supervisor Information

The NWB DTP promotes a collaborative community amongst supervisors. Learn more about collaborating with our supervisors.

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Projects

We have a range of projects across our partner sites for students to apply for.

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About the Programme

NWB is a new BBSRC-funded Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) delivered between the Universities of Glasgow, Lancaster, Queen’s Belfast and Strathclyde. Each partner has proven expertise in research that addresses global challenges and provides access to outstanding research facilities and infrastructure. The programme is further enriched through our associated partners iBioIC, the Moredun Research Institute and the James Hutton Institute, expanding the collaborative options for joint PhD projects, industrial connectivity and entrepreneurship and placements.

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Our People

The programme is primary overseen by the NWB DTP Executive Committee, with support and input from our Co-ordinating Committee. Both have reprentation from lead partners and associate partners to ensure a collegiate approach to progressing the programme.

Our Executive Committee

Our Coordinating Committee

Our Partners

The NWB DTP is founded upon four institutions, University of Glasgow, University of Lancaster, Queen's Belfast University, and University of Strathclyde, and our associate partners, the James Hutton Institute, Moredun Research Institute and IBioIC.

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Our Programme

NWB DTP recognises the potential synergy in research and training between our complementary research communities and our areas of research excellence, including the balance in our respective expertise, facilities and resources that add value to students’ opportunities and experiences.

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Professional Internships for PHD Students (PIPS)

The opportunity to apply your training to broaden your skills and networks in years 2 or 3 of the PhD, with a placement for 3 months.

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Hosting a PIPs student

Our Students

Hear from our students about the NorthWest Biosciences Programme.

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Profiles of our Students

NWB Cohort 1 (2023)

NWB Cohort 2 (2024)

NWB Cohort 3 (2025)

Our Student Liasions

Student Liasions

We are committed to providing a safe, secure environment for all of our students.

Student Support

Training and Events

Details of our Training for Students

Training

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Our Events

Our students have to take part in 2 days of Public Engagement per year

Public Engagement

Our Partnership

Our partnership encompasses three key elements:

• Research Expertise - Research Expertise and focus in sustainable agriculture and food, healthy ageing, an integrated understanding of health and the development of new pharmaceuticals.
• New Technology - New tools and technologies that are essential for cutting edge research. Our integrated approach will offer doctoral students the chance to learn from and utilise world-leading technology across all our partner institutions.
• A Collaborative Environment - The NWB DTP will foster collaboration among partners that embrace team science approaches, and nurture entrepreneurship, innovation and the necessary training to allow you to emerge as broadly skilled and highly employable bioscientists.

Research areas