Postgraduate research
College of Life Sciences matched HPRU Studentships
Qualification: PhD
Department: College of Life Sciences
Application deadline: 9 November 2026
Start date: 21 September 2026
Overview
College of Life Sciences match funded HPRU studentships for September 2026
Projects
Professor Julie Morrisey - Project 1: How exposure to metals adapts bacteria to increase bacterial persistence, antimicrobial resistance and potentiate infection
Professor Julie Morrisey - Project 2: The impact of particulate air pollutants on bacteria and how pollutant-adapted bacteria interact with human respiratory epithelium
Professor Anna Hansell : Transforming aeroallergen monitoring in the UK towards an automated real-time network: Development of a UK specific data processing pipeline for SwisensPoleno Bioaerosol Monitors using empirical sampling and machine learning
Advice
Two of the above projects will be funded based on the best candidates for the projects.
Please select the project you want to apply for and refer to the How to Apply, Eligibility and Funding sections below. when you are ready to apply please use the application link at the bottom of the page.
The funding will provide 3.5 years UK Fees and Stipend at UKRI rates. Details in the funding section below.
Funding
Funding
College of Life Sciences /HPRU Grant studentships will provide
- 3.5 years tuition fees at UK fee rates
- 3.5 years stipend at UKRI rates currently £20,780 per year (2026 rates to be confirmed)
International students are required to fund the difference between UK and International fees (for 2025/6 this is £18,644 per year. 2026/7 to be confirmed) Visa, NHS charges and travel costs must also be met by the student.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to hold/or expect to obtain a UK Bachelor Degree 2:1 or better in a relevant subject or overseas equivalent.The University of Leicester English language requirements apply.
Informal enquiries
Informal enquiries
Please contact the project supervisor for further information about the project. Contact details are on each project page.General enquiries to cls-pgr@le.ac.uk
How to apply
How to apply
To apply please use the Apply Link at the bottom of the page and select September 2026.
With your application, please include:
- CV
- Personal statement explaining your interest in the project, your experience and why we should consider you
- Degree Certificates and Transcripts of study already completed and if possible transcript to date of study currently being undertaken
- Evidence of English language proficiency if applicable
- In the reference section please enter the contact details of your two academic referees in the boxes provided or upload letters of reference if already available. Project supervisors are not able to act as referees
- In the funding section please specify CLS match HPRU
- Include the project supervisor's name and project title under the proposal section. (A proposal is not required)
Notes
The application link goes to Health Sciences PhD. We will amend the PhD programme as required at the point of offer.
Applications will be considered after the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview. Unsuccessful candidates will be informed by email.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Eligibility
Eligibility
UK and Overseas* applicants may applyOverseas applicants refer to the funding section and ensure you can meet the requirements before you apply.
EU applicants who hold EU settled or EU pre-settled status please provide PGR Admissions with a share code (the one that starts with S) so we can verify your fee status email to pgrapply@le.ac.uk and include your application number.
