PhD Studentship: Discovering the Next Generation of Antibiotics

Overview

A four-year PhD studentship is available at the University of East Anglia, focused on discovering the next generation of antibiotics. The project addresses the global health threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria by targeting specialized metabolites of Streptomyces strains. Because more than ninety percent of these encoded metabolites are not normally produced in laboratory conditions, the research aims to use genetic methods to activate cryptic pathways and uncover new antibiotic compounds.

What you get

The award is provided through the Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership PhD DTP studentship and runs for four years. It covers the payment of tuition fees directly to the university and provides a living expenses stipend at the 2026/27 rate of £21,805 per annum. Additionally, recipients receive a Research Training Support Grant of £5,000 per year for each year of the studentship.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is November 30, 2026.