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Cambridge Biosciences DTP PhD Programme

                    

 

The Cambridge Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) is funded by the Doctoral Landscape Awards under UKRI. The programme is a partnership between four internationally leading research organisations — the University of Cambridge, the Babraham Institute, the National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB), and the Wellcome Sanger Institute (WSI)— and UK Research and Innovation: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (UKRI BBSRC). Together, we are dedicated to developing the next generation of bioscience leaders.

Expanding Partnerships and Research Opportunities

Our recent partnerships with the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) and Kew Gardens introduce exciting co-supervision opportunities for interdisciplinary projects.

Training Future Innovators

As global challenges demand skilled bioscientists, the Cambridge DTP provides a vibrant, inclusive environment for students to pursue cutting-edge research and prepare for impactful careers across academia, industry, government, and the non-profit sector.

Strategic Location and Industry Connections

Situated in Europe’s largest bioscience hub, our programme offers valuable industry connections through partnerships with Agri-TechE and One Nucleus, enabling students to gain experience and build networks. The DTP also serves as an entry point for external collaborations, driving impactful industry-academia partnerships.







Available Studentships

Applications for the 2026 intake are closed.

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Latest news

DTP Researcher Exploring How Magic Can Illuminate the Brain’s Hidden Processes

23 January 2026

SBS DTP PhD student Nathaniel Farndale Wright has co‑authored a new Commentary article in Behavioural and Brain Sciences (Volume 48), offering a novel perspective on how sleight‑of‑hand magic can help reveal the brain’s unseen information‑processing mechanisms. The work responds to the recent Target Article by Coombs and...

SBS Biosciences End-of-Year Celebration Brings Magic and Community Spirit

8 January 2026

On 5 December 2025, the SBS Biosciences department hosted its much-anticipated end-of-year party, bringing together students from across the DTP for an evening of fun, laughter, and entertainment. The event was held in a welcoming venue where students enjoyed refreshments and lively conversation before the highlight of the...

Welcome to the New Cambridge Biosciences DTP Cohort!

7 October 2025

On Thursday, 2 October 2025, the Cambridge Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) warmly welcomed its newest cohort at an induction event held in the Sainsbury Laboratory Auditorium. The day brought together incoming students, key members of the DTP team, and current students from previous cohorts to celebrate the...