UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH - THE ROSLIN INSTITUTE
University of Edinburgh Roslin Institute PhD Studentships
full · phd
- 40+Fully funded PhD studentships offered
- ~GBP 19,500 / ~EUR 22,500 (est.)Annual research stipend (UKRI-aligned)
- 100% tuitionFull tuition fee coverage
- PhDDoctoral research degree
- 4 areasVeterinary and agricultural research themes
- September 2027Programme start date
At a glance
full
Funding
€28k
Max amount
Feb 13, 2027
Deadline
Open to international and UK applicants (subject to each project's funding)
Country
University of Edinburgh - The Roslin Institute
Provider
The University of Edinburgh, through The Roslin Institute, offers more than 40 fully funded PhD studentships each year for research in veterinary and agricultural sciences. The studentships cover full tuition fees for the duration of the PhD, pay an annual stipend, and provide access to research facilities and mentorship from faculty at one of the UK's research-intensive universities. Available project areas include disease detection and prevention in livestock, sustainable and eco-friendly farming, One Health epidemiology linking human, animal and environmental health, and clinical behaviour research. Applicants need a strong academic background in veterinary sciences, agriculture, biology or a related field, clear motivation for one of the offered projects, and a high level of English proficiency. The published cycle has 4 stages: an application deadline around 13 February 2028, a selection process from February to April 2028, offer announcements in May 2028, and a programme start in September 2028. The annual research stipend follows UK Research and Innovation rates of roughly GBP 19,000-20,000 (~EUR 22,000-23,000 (est.)). Studentship numbers, stipend rates and the exact 2027 deadline change each cycle, so confirm the current details on the official Roslin Institute opportunities page before you apply.
What's covered
- Tuition fees — Full tuition fee coverage for the duration of the PhD, for both home and international students on funded projects.
- Annual stipend — A research stipend in line with UKRI rates, roughly GBP 19,000-20,000 per year (~EUR 22,000-23,000 (est.)) to support living costs.
- Research facilities — Access to The Roslin Institute's research facilities and laboratories for veterinary and agricultural science research.
- Mentorship — Supervision and mentorship from Roslin Institute faculty working at the frontier of animal bioscience.
- Research project costs — Funded projects normally include a research training support grant covering consumables and project running costs (value varies by project, ~GBP 5,000+ (est.)).
How to apply
Applicants browse the advertised PhD projects on the Roslin Institute opportunities page, select a project, and submit an application with the required documents before the deadline.
- Visit the opportunities page — Go to the official Roslin Institute PhD opportunities page to view the current list of funded studentship projects.
- Choose a project — Browse the available projects across disease prevention, sustainable farming, One Health epidemiology and clinical behaviour research, and pick the best fit.
- Prepare your documents — Assemble your CV, academic transcripts, references, a personal statement and proof of English proficiency.
- Submit your application online — Apply through the University of Edinburgh's application system for the chosen project before about 13 February 2027.
- Interview and offer — Shortlisted candidates are assessed between February and April 2027, with offers announced in May 2027 and study starting in September 2027.
Eligibility
Academic backgroundA strong undergraduate (and often master's) record in veterinary sciences, agriculture, biology or a related discipline.
Research motivationDemonstrated interest and motivation to conduct research in one of the offered project areas.
English proficiencyExcellent English proficiency meeting the University of Edinburgh's postgraduate requirements (e.g. IELTS as specified).
Eligibility per projectEach project lists its own eligibility; many are open to international students, subject to the specific funding source.
The number of fully funded places and the residency conditions vary by project and funder; always read the individual project advert on the Roslin opportunities page.
Eligible countries
Open to international and UK applicants (subject to each project's funding)
Deadlines
September 2027 intake~13 February 2027 (est.)
Following cycle~February 2028 (est.)
Selection
Selection is project-specific and based on academic merit, the strength of the candidate's background in veterinary or agricultural science, fit with the chosen research project, references and interview performance. Shortlisting runs from February to April 2027 with offers in May 2027.
Verified sources
- Roslin Institute PhD Opportunities - University of Edinburghed.ac.ukofficial
About the provider
The Roslin Institute is an animal sciences research institute at the University of Edinburgh, internationally known for advances in genetics, animal health and One Health research. It offers fully funded PhD studentships in veterinary and agricultural sciences to home and international students.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who can apply for the Roslin Institute PhD studentships?
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Applicants with a strong background in veterinary sciences, agriculture, biology or a related field who are motivated to research one of the offered projects; many projects are open to international students.
How many studentships are available?
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More than 40 fully funded PhD studentships are offered for the cycle, spread across the institute's research projects.
What degree does the studentship lead to?
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A PhD (doctoral research degree) at the University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute.
What does the studentship cover?
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Full tuition fees for the duration of the PhD, an annual stipend, access to research facilities and faculty mentorship.
How much is the stipend?
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An annual research stipend aligned with UKRI rates, roughly GBP 19,000-20,000 (~EUR 22,000-23,000 (est.)); confirm the exact figure on the project advert.
What research areas are available?
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Disease detection and prevention, sustainable farming, One Health epidemiology and clinical behaviour research, among other listed projects.
When is the application deadline?
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Around 13 February 2027 (est.); confirm the exact current-cycle date on the official Roslin Institute opportunities page.
When will I hear back?
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Selection runs from February to April 2027, with offers announced in May 2027 and study starting in September 2027 (all est.).
What English proficiency do I need?
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Excellent English meeting the University of Edinburgh's postgraduate requirements, such as a qualifying IELTS score as specified for the programme.
Are international students eligible?
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Many projects are open to international students, but eligibility depends on each project's funding source; check the individual advert.
Do I apply to a specific project or generally?
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You apply to a specific advertised project on the Roslin opportunities page, then submit your application through the Edinburgh system.
Where do I find the projects?
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On the official Roslin Institute PhD opportunities page at the University of Edinburgh website.