How to Apply

This section explains the steps and documents required to apply for an EastBio studentship.

1. Browse Available Projects

Check the EastBio FindAPhD link, shown below, from 19 October to browse available PhD projects in the different key areas EastBio covers.

You can only apply for one EastBio project, regardless of the hosting institution.

EastBio FindAPhD

Our projects span the full remit of BBSRC and include many that are co-delivered by non-academic (CASE) partners. 

2. Check Your Eligibility

Please check your eligibility for the UKRI funding via the terms and conditions (especially Annex B International Eligibility Criteria for UKRI-funded studentships).

UKRI Training Grant terms and conditions
 
You are eligible if you have an upper second or higher undergraduate degree, or the international equivalent. You are not required to have a Masters degree. Our studentships are open to students worldwide and will cover tuition fees at home-fees level, a stipend, and an annual research grant. If you will require a visa to study in the UK, please note that the studentship does not cover visa costs or health insurance surcharges. 

3. Prepare Your Application

After finding your dream project, the first step will be for you to contact the supervisor associated with that project; you can find their name and details on the advert. A guide to 'How to meet my supervisor' is available ahead of each recruitment round. 

You may also wish to attend on online Q&A session hosted by EastBio.

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The following documents are mandatory for your application:

a. EastBio application form.

b. EastBio Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) survey, completed anonymously 

  • EastBio EDI survey
  • You must copy the unique response id onto your EastBio application form.

c. Your academic transcripts.

d. Two references on the EastBio Reference form - academic or professional; we do not accept references from the project supervisor(s). Your references must be submitted on this form by the application deadline of 16 November. If possible, the references should be submitted directly by the referee.

4. Submit Your Application

Submit your complete application with all of the required documents to the institution hosting the project you are interested in according to the guidance on the Project advert on FindAPhD. 

Remember to include:

  1. EastBio application form.
  2. Your academic transcripts.
  3. Two references on the EastBio Reference form - these should be submitted by the referee directly if possible.

The application deadline is 16 November. No late applications will be accepted.

5. What Happens Next?

You can find more details about what happens after you submit your application and the expected timeline at:

Contacts and Support

If you have any questions, related to the application process, you can contact the local administrator contact that is listed on each project. 

For questions specific to the project, contact the project supervisor using the details provided on the project advert.

For more general enquiries, you can contact EastBio at recruitment.eastbio@ed.ac.uk

Join us for an online Q&A session at different dates up to the closing date

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The sessions will be hosted by the EastBio Partnership Manager and student reps (first and second-year). All questions will be treated with discretion.

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