SCHOLARSHIP: Bournemouth University, UK International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Ph.D Students
Bournemouth University is offering fully funded PhD Studentships on the application of genetic and molecular tools for assessing outcomes of river reconnection programmes for diadromous species.
The research aim is to use the River Severn catchment as the focal reconnected river, and its diadromous species as the focal populations, to apply a range of genetic and molecular tools.
This PhD will use the lower River Severn basin as its focal study area to assess the spatial and genetic responses of river reconnection to threatened species including European shads Alosa spp., sea lamprey Petromyzon marinus, Atlantic salmon Salmo salar and European eel Anguilla anguilla.
About university:
Bournemouth University is a public university in Bournemouth, England, with its main campus situated in neighbouring Poole. The university was founded in 1992; however, the origins of its predecessor date back to the early 1900s.
Scholarship deadline:
June 30, 2026
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United Kingdom UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipend | Training & Research Costs
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the Bournemouth University Studentship, you must:
- be UK, EU and International students.
- demonstrate outstanding qualities and be motivated to complete a PhD in 4 years
- demonstrate outstanding academic potential as measured normally by either a 1st class honours degree (or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) or a Master’s degree with distinction or equivalent
- have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 minimum (with a minimum 6.0 in each component, or equivalent) for candidates for whom English is not their first language and this must be evidenced at point of application.
In addition:
- Strong candidates are expected to demonstrate strong knowledge and enthusiasm for molecular ecology, as well as a strong aptitude for troubleshooting
- Candidates are expected to have direct experience of DNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and downstream DNA analyses.
- Prior experience in constructing DNA libraries, particularly for environmental DNA (eDNA) applications, is desirable but not essential.
- Strong quantitative skills are also essential, including proficiency in R or Python for data analysis.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the Bournemouth University Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the Bournemouth university webpage.
- Submit your application by clicking APPLY NOW.
- Deadline for applications is 30 June 2026.
- Successful candidates will be contacted for further processes.
Scholarship Benefits:
The funding includes waive of tuition fees for 36 months, stipend for 36 months, training costs and research costs for the project.
