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PhD opportunities
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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).
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Fees and funding
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How we support you
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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.
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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).
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