# NorthWest Biosciences

**Source**: https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/northwestbio/
**Parent**: https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/

NorthWestBio (NWB) is a new BBSRC-funded Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) delivered between the Universities of Glasgow, Lancaster, Queen’s Belfast and Strathclyde.

### Recuitment for our programme is now closed.

## How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY

## Supervisor Information

The NWB DTP promotes a collaborative community amongst supervisors. Learn more about collaborating with our supervisors.

[Discover more](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/northwestbio/supervisors/)

## Projects

We have a range of projects across our partner sites for students to apply for.

See our projects

## About the Programme

NWB is a new BBSRC-funded Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) delivered between the Universities of Glasgow, Lancaster, Queen’s Belfast and Strathclyde. Each partner has proven expertise in research that addresses global challenges and provides access to outstanding research facilities and infrastructure. The programme is further enriched through our associated partners iBioIC, the Moredun Research Institute and the James Hutton Institute, expanding the collaborative options for joint PhD projects, industrial connectivity and entrepreneurship and placements.

- [Learn more about the NorthWest Bio Doctoral Training Programme](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nicE7cE7TP4)

[NorthWestBio DTP Programme video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nicE7cE7TP4)

## NorthWestBio DTP Programme video

## Our People

The programme is primary overseen by the NWB DTP Executive Committee, with support and input from our Co-ordinating Committee. Both have reprentation from lead partners and associate partners to ensure a collegiate approach to progressing the programme.

[Our Executive Committee](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/northwestbio/ourpeople/)

[Our Coordinating Committee](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/northwestbio/ourcoordinatingcommittee/#d.en.1120356)

## Our Partners

The NWB DTP is founded upon four institutions, University of Glasgow, University of Lancaster, Queen's Belfast University, and University of Strathclyde, and our associate partners, the James Hutton Institute, Moredun Research Institute and IBioIC.

[Find Out More](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/northwestbio/ourpartners/)

## Our Programme

NWB DTP recognises the potential synergy in research and training between our complementary research communities and our areas of research excellence, including the balance in our respective expertise, facilities and resources that add value to students’ opportunities and experiences.

[Find Out More](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/northwestbio/ourprogramme/)

## Professional Internships for PHD Students (PIPS)

The opportunity to apply your training to broaden your skills and networks in years 2 or 3 of the PhD, with a placement for 3 months.

[Find out more](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/northwestbio/pips/#d.en.986174)

## Our Students

Hear from our students about the NorthWest Biosciences Programme.

[Hear from our Students](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/northwestbio/hearfromoutstudents/)

 Profiles of our Students

[NWB Cohort 1 (2023)](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/northwestbio/studentprofiles/2023cohort/#d.en.1109179)

[NWB Cohort 2 (2024)](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/northwestbio/studentprofiles/studentprofilescohort2/)

 Our Student Liasions

[Student Liasions](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/northwestbio/studentliaisons/)

We are committed to providing a safe, secure environment for all of our students.

[Student Support](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/northwestbio/hearfromoutstudents/healthandwellbeing/)

## Training and Events

Details of our Training for Students

[Training](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/northwestbio/trainingandevents/training/)

To see our Event Calander please click below

[Our Events](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/northwestbio/trainingandevents/events/)

Our students have to take part in 2 days of Public Engagement per year

[Public Engagement](https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/northwestbio/trainingandevents/studentengagement/)

## Our Partnership

Our partnership encompasses three key elements:

- **Research Expertise -**Research Expertise and focus in sustainable agriculture and food, healthy ageing, an integrated understanding of health and the development of new pharmaceuticals.
- **New Technology -**New tools and technologies that are essential for cutting edge research. Our integrated approach will offer doctoral students the chance to learn from and utilise world-leading technology across all our partner institutions.
- **A Collaborative Environment -**The NWB DTP will foster collaboration among partners that embrace team science approaches, and nurture entrepreneurship, innovation and the necessary training to allow you to emerge as broadly skilled and highly employable bioscientists.