Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
BBSRC runs two schemes for Master's Studentships.
Research Master's Studentships
These courses provide high-level training in research methods, a significant research component and training in technical and employment-related transferable skills.
Advanced Course Studentships
BBSRC provides advanced course studentships for a limited number of approved MSc courses.
Funding information
- Value:
Fees and maintenance
- Number of awards per year:
not specified
- Funding applies to:
- EU applicants (including UK)
- Funding notes:
Candidates for a studentship must have a "relevant connection" with the United Kingdom (UK) at the date of application. A relevant connection is established where:
the candidate has been ordinarily resident in the UK throughout the three year period preceding the date of application for a studentship; and
the candidate has not been so resident during any part of that three year period wholly or mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education; and
the candidate is not subject under UK immigration laws to any restriction on the period for which the candidate may stay.
- Funding duration:
1 year
Contacts and how to apply
- Contact details:
- Administrative contact and how to apply:
BBSRC does not deal directly with individuals who want to apply for studentships. Studentships are allocated to Departments and courses at Universities and other institutions, and students must apply to them.
- Deadline notes:
Check dates with institutions
