PhD opportunities
Discover our PhD opportunities in food and nutritional sciences, nutrition and health, and gut immunity.
Why study a PhD with us?
We offer world-leading research facilities and have a long-standing reputation for the quality of our research. 95% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2*submissions – Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences).
Fees and funding
The University allocates around 150 entry awards each year in PhD studentships and bursaries, so there are many ways to access PhD funding.
How we support you
You'll receive support from the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences and the Doctoral and Researcher College, which is the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼'s hub for all doctoral activity.
Life in the Department
Join a large, inclusive community, and enjoy opportunities to present your research in workshops and at conferences, and visit researchers from other institutions.
Our research
Reading has a long-standing reputation for the quality of its research in food science. 95% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences).
Our facilities
We have a large range of specialist food teaching facilities, including a pilot plant, our Flavour Centre, and the Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition.