Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership (MIBTP) PhD

This application portal is to be used by candidates wishing to secure a place on a Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership (MIBTP) doctoral research degree programme at Harper Adams University starting in October 2027.

Applicants must complete an eligibility check and an ED&I form before completing an application at Harper Adams University.

Candidates are asked to submit a Personal Statement of approximately 1,500 words as part of their application process. The personal statement is an original piece of work in which the applicant outlines why they are suitable to undertake the project. It should be submitted as a Word or PDF document and be no more than 1,500 words.

Applicants may wish to demonstrate:
- Their motivation for undertaking doctoral study and pursuing the proposed area of research.
- Their research interests and the research topic or question they have selected.
- Their academic, professional, and/or research experience relevant to the proposed programme of study.
- Their understanding of the research area, including any current challenges, opportunities, or knowledge gaps that have informed their interests.
- The skills, knowledge, and personal attributes they would bring to doctoral research.
- Their preparedness for independent study and their ability to undertake research at doctoral level.
- Their reasons for applying to Harper Adams University and their intended project.

Applicants should select an approved research project from the MIBTP website. The title and supervisor must be included within the application.

Harper Adams University is one of the premier UK Higher Education institutions focused on the land-based and food supply chain sector. The University is consistently positioned highly in national ratings and league tables, and is internationally recognised for the quality of its research as evidenced by the Research Excellence Framework 2022.

We welcome applications from candidates from the UK and across the world. International applicants should familiarise themselves with the University's English Language Policy, visa information and application guidance before submitting an application. Harper Adams University is unable to offer a fee waiver for international students applying to the MIBTP standard programme. Evidence of funding will be required for international fee-paying students to show they can cover the difference between the UK and international fees for the full four years.