PhD Studentships – CIC-START PhD Programme

University of Dundee (in collaboration with Harper Adams University, University of Nottingham and the James Hutton Institute)
Dundee, Harper Adams, Invergowrie and other UK locations

The CIC-START PhD Programme offers a unique interdisciplinary doctoral training experience designed to address key challenges in sustainable agriculture and crop innovation. Funded through a BBSRC Industrial Doctoral Landscape Award , the programme brings together more than 20 academic and industry partners from the barley, potato, and cereals sectors , providing a rich environment for research that directly supports resilient, sustainable crop production and agri-food systems. Over four years, students will engage with cutting‑edge research projects embedded within a collaborative training community that bridges academia and industry, structured around real‑world agricultural needs. Every studentship includes ...