London Interdisciplinary PhD Project 2026

This industrial collaborative (iCASE) PhD Project is offered via the BBSRC London Interdisciplinary Doctoral Training Programme (LIDo DTP), and it will provide the student with a unique opportunity to pursue innovative interdisciplinary research projects in the heart of one of the world's most vibrant cities.

This PhD project will apply a multidisciplinary approach to investigate the interplay between gut microbiota, farm environments, and zoonotic pathogen risk in pigs.

Objectives:

1. Characterize the gut microbiomes of high- and low-performing pigs in relation to health status and susceptibility to zoonotic colonization.
2. Assess how environmental parameters (e.g. hygiene, housing, temperature) influence pig health and pathogen susceptibility.
3. Apply integrative multi-omics (metagenomics and metabolomics), alongside animal and farm metadata, to investigate Aims 1 and 2.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: December 10, 2025
2. Value: Fully Funded
3. Study Level: PhD
4. Sponsor: LIDO (London Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programme)
5. Eligible Countries: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for London Interdisciplinary PhD Project 2026

1. Applicants should have or shortly expect to obtain a first- or high upper second-class undergraduate degree from a UK university, or an equivalent standard from an overseas university, or a master's degree in a relevant subject. Strong experimental and analytical skills, in addition to creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm, and the ability to work in a team are essential. Prior research experience is desirable.
2. All students whose first language is not English must be able to provide recent evidence that their spoken and written command of the English language is adequate for the programme.
3. This studentship is open to Home students. International applicants with equivalent qualifications may be considered, subject to funding availability.

Benefits of London Interdisciplinary PhD Project 2026

1. Full Funding

How to Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to London Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programme (LIDO) on www.lido-dtp.ac.uk to apply

1. To apply, please visit the LIDo’s Apply website at https://www.lido-dtp.ac.uk/apply and follow the steps outlined on that page.
2. Students can apply directly to the named iCASE project advertised on the LIDo website. iCASE applicants will have two interviews, the first will be with a neutral LIDo panel and, if successful at that stage, a second interview with the iCASE supervisors will take place shortly after.

For more details, visit LIDO Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

December 10, 2025

Application Link(s)

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