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PhD opportunities

Explore research you're passionate about, while working with  industrial and academic partners to achieve significant social and economic benefits.
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Life in the School

Join a vibrant and diverse research community in the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development.

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How we support you

You will receive dedicated support from the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, as well as the Graduate School – the University of Reading's hub for all doctoral activity.

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Fees and funding

The University allocates around 150 entry awards each year in PhD studentships and bursaries, so there are plenty of ways to access PhD funding.

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Our facilities

Explore our extensive, specialist facilities – from arable and dairy farms to analytical laboratories.

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Our research

Our research is driven by key global challenges and aligns closely with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We are ranked 11th in the world for Agriculture and Forestry research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2022).
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Meet the team

We have a diverse team of experts across five academic departments.