Application Guidance
Please follow our application guidance when applying to the programme.
Candidates will submit an application through the University of East Anglia admissions system (link at the bottom of this page).
Note that you may apply for up to a maximum of five projects only. If you wish to apply to more than one project, you will need to submit a separate application for each project.
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Before starting an application, prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact supervisors to discuss projects they are interested in. This provides an opportunity to find out more about the project, as well as the supervisor and organisation. Applicants can also ask Supervisors to provide them with key literature for background on the project and ask any questions they may have before applying. Supervisor contact details can be found on their respective partner organisation web pages using the search functionality.
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Please view our Eligibility page before applying to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
Below is a list of the documents you must submit as part of your application. Please check this list carefully, as your application may not be processed if any documents are missing.
If you realise that you have made a mistake on your application, or you need to submit additional information, after you have already submitted your application please contact biodtp@norwichresearchpark.ac.uk for assistance. Please do not submit multiple applications for the same project.
DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED
- Personal Statement
- Research Statement
- Undergraduate degree certificates and transcripts
- Master’s degree or Doctoral degree certificates and transcripts (if studied)
- English Language certificates (if required)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Details for at least two referees
- A copy of your passport (if required)
- A copy of previous visa to study or work in the UK (if issued)
- A copy of confirmation of your “settled status” / “indefinite leave to remain” immigration status (if applicable)
PERSONAL STATEMENT
The NRPDTP Personal Statement Proforma is used in place of a standard personal statement or cover letter to standardise this part of the application and minimise the difference between those who are given support and those who are not. Please read NRPDTP Personal and Research Statements Proforma Guidance.
RESEARCH STATEMENT
The NRPDTP Research Statement Proforma is used in place of a standard research statement or research proposal to standardise this part of the application and minimise the difference between those who are given support and those who are not. Please read NRPDTP Personal and Research Statements Proforma Guidance.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CERTIFICATE & TRANSCRIPT
You will need to provide the official copies of your undergraduate (Bachelors) degree certificates and transcripts. If you completed your qualification outside of the UK and the language is not English, please provide copies in the original language (if applicable) as well as an official English language translation.
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If you are currently studying for a degree then please provide a transcript of marks issued to date. Degrees which are ongoing will be listed as a condition of offer if your application is successful. If you have completed a degree, then please provide final and complete degree transcripts and degree certificate.
MASTERS OR DOCTORAL DEGREE CERTIFICATE & TRANSCRIPT
If you are studying or have completed a Masters or Doctoral degree, you will need to provide the official copies of your degree certificates and transcripts. If you completed your qualification outside of the UK and the language is not English, please provide copies in the original language (if applicable) as well as an official English language translation.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DOCUMENTATION
It is important to understand that, even if the medium of tuition in your home country was English, you will be required to provide evidence of the minimum English language requirements for study here, unless you meet the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) service’s conditions for an exemption: UKVI Advice on Knowledge of English and Exemptions. If English language exemption does not apply to you then you will need to provide evidence of English Language proficiency as stated on this webpage: English Language proficiency required for study at research degree level.
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You do not need to have met the English Language requirement at point of application, if required this will be a condition of offer if your application is successful.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Your CV should be around 1-2 pages in length depending on experience. You should include details for all completed and ongoing degrees, relevant work experience and other information relevant to the project you are applying to that helps demonstrate the skills you will require to complete the project.
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There are different sources for guidance on preparing your CV such as FindAPhD.com and DiscoverPhDs.com.
REFEREES
You will need the contact details and e-mail addresses for your two referees. At least one of these must be an academic reference. Please approach your referees first. Note that references will not be considered from supervisors or secondary supervisors of the project for which you are applying, or from friends and relatives.
PASSPORT
If you are a non-UK National you must provide a screenshot of your passport photo page.
VISA
Applicants who have previously held a UK visa should provide screenshot evidence of these.
SETTLED STATUS/INDEFINITE LEAVE TO REMAIN
If you have been granted settled status or indefinite leave to remain in the UK, you must provide appropriate evidence, such as a valid share code or Biometric Residence Permit (BRP).