How to apply
Application Overview
Current project available for September 2025 entry:
Dr Venera Tyukmaeva - Exploring interactions between co-infecting trypanosomatids and other pathogens in a Drosophila model
Closing date for applications - Friday 11th July 2025 at 12noon (UK time). Please note that the project is open to Home (UK/Ireland) candidates only,
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should be made by emailing bbsrcdtp@liverpool.ac.uk with:
- a CV (including contact details of at least two academic (or other relevant) referees);
- a personal statement – including whatever additional information you feel is pertinent to your application; you may wish to indicate, for example, why you are particularly interested in the selected project and at the selected University;
- your relevant undergraduate degree transcripts and certificate copies;
- a copy of your passport (photo page).
In addition to the above items, please email a completed copy of the Application Details Form (as a Word document) to bbsrcdtp@liverpool.ac.uk.
Format of document submission:
Please submit your documents in the following format only:
- each document should be submitted as a separate attachment and should be named as follows: [candidate surname, candidate name – [document]]. For example: Jones, Jamie – CV; Jones, Jamie – personal statement; Jones, Jamie – BSc transcript.
- Please submit .pdf documents where possible for your CV, personal statement, transcripts and certificates. Do not submit photos of certificates.
- Do not combine documents into one pdf. You may zip separate documents into a zip file to send via email if required.
- Please only send the Application Details Form as a Word document (not pdf), named as follows: Application Details Form – surname, name.
- When emailing your application, please use the email subject header: BBSRC NLD DTP Application 2025.
Applications not meeting these criteria may be rejected.
Acknowledgement – you will receive an autoreply to your submission which is your receipt of application. If the DTP requires any further information for your application we will be in touch.
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