OpenFieldPhD in Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Resistance (Institute of Infection)
Doctoral studentship at the Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, investigating mechanisms of multidrug resistance in Gram-negative bacteria and testing novel antimicrobial peptide combinations.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First Class honours or Master's in Microbiology, Pharmacology, or Molecular Biology
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Laboratory experience in antimicrobial assays, bacterial genomics, or pharmacokinetics
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- MRC Doctoral Training Partnership: £19,237/year stipend + £5,000/year research consumables
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% waived under MRC grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Liverpool documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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