Award summary 100% of home tuition fees paid and an annual stipend (living expenses) starting at £19,237 (24/25 rate). International candidates will be required to fund the difference between home fees and international fees. Overview Every year mycobacterial pathogens, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, are responsible for millions of deaths worldwide. Mycobacteria are surrounded by a complex cell envelope comprising an outer-membrane rich specialised lipids. This barrier acts to restrict the import and export of nutrients and proteins across the cell envelope. We still know very little about the proteins and transport systems residing in the mycobacterial outer membrane. This project aims to identify, isolate and characterise membrane transport systems from mycobacteria using a multi-disciplinary approach combing structural biology with molecular microbiology to elucidate transport mechanisms. Number of awards: 1 Start date: 15 th September 2025 Award duration: A three-year PhD Sponsor: Newcastle University – Faculty of Medical Sciences Supervisors Dr. Kate Beckham Professor Tracy Palmer Eligibility criteria You must have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent, in a subject relating to biomedical sciences, including biochemistry/microbiology. Further qualification such as an MRes is advantageous. This award is available to home and international applicants. Successful international candidates will be required to make up the difference between home fees and international fees. Successful EU applicants will be considered for the Vice-Chancellor’s EU Research Scholarship English Language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with 5.5 or more in each sub-skill. How to apply You must apply through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal. In the ‘Course choice’ tab: Select ‘Postgraduate Research’ in the 'Type of Study' field Select ‘Full Time’ in the ‘Mode of Study’ field Select ‘2025’ in the ‘Year of Entry’ field Enter programme code 8420F in the ‘Course Title’ field Leave the ‘Research Area’ field blank Press ‘Search’ Select ‘ PhD Biosciences (FT) ’ Save selection In the ‘Further Details’ section: A ‘Personal Statement’ (this is a mandatory field) - upload a document or write a statement directly in to the application form, quoting the studentship reference code BI076, and stating the title of the studentship, and how your interests and experience relate to the project. The studentship code BI076 in the ‘Studentship/Partnership Reference’ field When prompted for how you are providing your research proposal - select ‘Write Proposal’, and type in the title of the research project from this advert (No need to upload a research proposal). In the ‘Supporting Documentation’ section: Upload your CV You must submit one application per studentship, you cannot apply for multiple studentships on one application. Contact details: kate.beckhamnewcastle.ac.uk £19,237 - please see advert