Welcome to the South Coast Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (SoCoBio DTP). This is a Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) funded Doctoral Training Partnership offering a broad, 4-year research training programme which provides students with the skills they need to develop into future bioscience leaders in academia or in industry.
SoCoBio is a collaboration between four south coast universities and a specialist institution who have notable strengths in the biosciences and institutional strategies that focus on delivering regional, national and international impact.
Providing unparalleled access to a range of training opportunities, research facilities and world-class expertise, across the host institutions, industrial partners and other providers in the UK and overseas. Launched in 2020, the partnership has a mission to attract, train and deliver a pipeline of skilled, top doctoral talent to the region, the wider UK and for global society.
The SoCoBio DTP has now completed recruitment for the current funding round. However, you can explore doctoral research opportunities at SoCoBio DTP partner institutions by clicking the links below
University of Southampton PhD projects | University of Kent PhD projects | University of Sussex PhD Projects
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SoCoBio is a new collaboration of four leading Universities and an independent research institute – The University of Southampton, The University of Kent, The University of Sussex, The University of Portsmouth and NIAB.
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Industry Co-funded Studentships
Industry co-funded projects are industrial collaborative projects in which the industry partner is contributing equally alongside the academic partner to address urgent industrial need across our four research themes
Standard Studentships
Projects that are a collaboration between two SoCoBio partners to address innovative questions across our four research themes.
CASE Studentships
Collaborative Awards in Science and Engineering (CASE) projects working in partnership with industry to address innovative questions across our four research themes.
Partner with SoCoBio DTP – Shape the Future of Bioscience
An essential part of the SoCoBio DTP is creating meaningful connections between our talented PhD researchers and industry leaders. Here’s how your business can get involved:
Professional Internships for PhD Students (PIPS)
Every SoCoBio student completes a 3-month professional internship as part of this BBSRC-funded programme. These placements help early career researchers understand the wider context of their work, showcase the diverse career paths available beyond academia, and allow businesses to access highly skilled researchers and fresh perspectives. Find out more about PIPS by viewing the News Page and Programme page .
Could your organisation offer a placement?
Contact the DTP Manager through the contact page on this website to discuss hosting a PIPS intern and benefit from their expertise.
Annual Research Conference
Our 2–3-day conference brings together the entire cohort to share science, ideas, and training experiences. It incorporates an Industry Engagement Day where CASE students present talks and posters, and industry representatives are invited to participate in Networking opportunities with future bioscience leaders. This is an excellent platform for industry to promote their company to potential future employees and explore collaboration opportunities with the DTP Partners. Find out more about this year’s conference here: Annual Research Conference
Interested in attending the SoCoBio DTP conference?
Contact the DTP Manager through the contact page on this website to participate in this year’s annual research conference industry day.