PhD opportunities
Life in the School
Join a vibrant and diverse research community in the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development.
How we support you
You will receive dedicated support from the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, as well as the Doctoral and Researcher College – the University of Reading's hub for all doctoral activity.
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.
Our facilities
Explore our extensive, specialist facilities – from arable and dairy farms to analytical laboratories.
Our research
Our research is driven by key global challenges and aligns closely with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We are the highest placed UK University for Agriculture and Forestry at 20th in the world (QS World Rankings by Subject, Agriculture and Forestry, 2025).
