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PhD opportunities: Food Sciences

Compare 4 doctoral research opportunities connected with Food Sciences, including project summaries, funding and application deadlines.

Food Sciences

NAPIC: Closing the Vitamin B12 Gap with Insects: Optimised Black Soldier Fly Larvae and Digestive Bioavailability

University of Leeds

About the Project One full scholarship is available in the School of Food Science and Nutrition in 2026/27. This scholarship is open to UK (Home) and International candidates and covers UK tuition fees as well as a UKRI matched stipend (currently £21,805 in 2026/27). International students will be required to cover the fee difference between home and international fees. Please see the full advert on the University of Leeds institution website.

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Funding: Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Food Sciences

Plant Protein Processing and Digestibility for Sustainable Animal Nutrition

University of Leeds

About the Project One full-time PhD scholarship is available in the School of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Leeds, commencing in February 2027. The studentship is associated with PROFEED (Progressive Solutions for European Feed Autonomy through Sustainable Plant Protein Value Chains), a Horizon Europe research and innovation project. The funding covers UK tuition fees as well as a UKRI matched stipend (currently £21,805 in 2026/27).

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Funding: Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Food Sciences

How do people talk about alternative proteins? Understanding how the language used to describe alternative proteins influences consumer perceptions and behaviour

University of Sheffield

About the Project Food systems generate around one-third of global greenhouse gases and drive water pollution and biodiversity loss, leading many to conclude that humans cannot continue to rely on (primarily farmed) meat and dairy as sources of protein.

Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Food Sciences

Identifying high value compounds during a yeast fermentation of food waste

University of Leeds

About the Project You will work on yeast strain development for use as a fortified strain in the fermentation industry with potential as a standalone product. Alongside, the post holder will look at identifying high value metabolites produced by the yeast during the fermentations. Furthermore, you will test the feasibility of upcycling vegetable loss to formulate a growth media for the microorganisms, lowering production costs and promoting circular economy.

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Self-Funded PhD Students Only