Doctoral Training

The National Horizons Centre is committed to developing the next generation of researchers, supporting PhD students funded by industrial partners, charities, and national training programmes.

Our expertise, cutting-edge facilities, and industry collaborations provide an exceptional environment for doctoral training in biosciences and healthcare innovation.

Collaborative Doctoral Training Programmes

We are proud to be part of several national doctoral training partnerships (DTPs), working alongside leading universities and research institutions to advance applied biosciences for health.

DTA Applied Biosciences for Health

As part of the University Alliance Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA), we contribute to a nationwide initiative focused on tackling key health challenges through bioscience research.

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NEEDL (Newcastle, Edinburgh, East Anglia, Durham, Leeds)

A BBSRC-funded DTP driving cutting-edge research across multiple institutions, supporting doctoral students in innovative bioscience disciplines.

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Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Programme (YBDTP)

Part of the prestigious White Rose Mechanistic Biology DTP, this programme fosters interdisciplinary research to address major bioscience challenges.

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For more information on doctoral opportunities at the National Horizons Centre, get in touch with our team today.

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