PhD opportunities
Explore research you're passionate about, while working with industrial and academic partners to achieve significant social and economic benefits.
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 ranked amongst the top 20 in the world for Agriculture and Forestry and 1st in the UK (QS World Ranking by Subject 2023)
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