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Great Western Four+ Doctoral Training Partnership (NERC) PhD

University of Bristol

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Clifton Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3.5 Years

Course summary

OverviewThe Great Western Four+ Doctoral Training Partnership (GW4+ DTP) comprises the University of Bristol, University of Bath, Cardiff University, University of Exeter, British Antarctic Survey, British Geological Survey, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, the Natural History Museum and Plymouth Marine Laboratory.The partnership provides a multidisciplinary training environment for postgraduate students in NERC sciences. Due to the nature of the funding, this programme is open primarily to UK students. There will be a limited number of studentships available to international students - including those from the EU.This NERC-funded doctoral training partnership programme offers studentships for 42 months within three research themes: Dynamic Earth, Living World and Changing Planet.As part of your PhD studies, you will be offered training that equips you with a range of skills for future employment in many different working environments. You will be expected to attend training during your PhD and are encouraged to take up work placements. Details of training can be found on the NERC GW4+ website.PhD projects are available in earth and environmental science topics within the Schools of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences and Geographical Sciences. New projects are advertised annually from October on each school's webpage:School of Biological SciencesSchool of ChemistrySchool of Earth SciencesSchool of Geographical Sciences.

Application deadline

12/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 27,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1QU, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    10th out of 91 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    171 78%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    22nd

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    29th

    8

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