FAQ's - Recruitment 2027/2028
As as International student, where can I check my degree qualification, qualifies me to apply to the programme.
Please contact - pg-research-admissions@glasgow.ac.uk to confirm if your degree/msc qualification matches what is required to apply to the NorthWestBio programme
On the Application portal I do not know what my log in details are
If this is your first time applying to this programme via the Application portal, then you should Create New Account.
I have started an application or have previously applied on the Application portal and have forgotten my email address
You can contact our Admissions team on https://www.gla.ac.uk/study/enquire/
I previously applied, and when I log in it takes me to my previous application
You can contact our Admissions team on https://www.gla.ac.uk/study/enquire/
I am getting a message saying User ID and/or Password is invalid on the Application portal.
If you are getting this message, please contact our Admissions team https://www.gla.ac.uk/study/enquire/
What documents will the Application Portal ask for
All information is shown on the NorthWestBio website here -Supporting Documentation
In the Research Section, its asks for the name of the supervisor and project, I have picked more than one project.
In this section you are only putting the name of the primary supervisor and project of your 1st choice project
In the Research Section do I have to upload a research proposal.
No, we do not require you to upload a research protocol.
Where do I add supporting documents, i.e. a personal statement
In the supporting documents section of the application portal
Can all three of my project choices be for the same University
Yes, they can all be for the same University
In the finance section on the Application portal, it asks “how do you intend to fund your studies at the University of Glasgow” what should I say?
The correct answer is External Scholarship/sponsor
In the finance section it asks if the funding is confirmed, is this a Yes/No
The answer is YES
I wish to apply for more than one project for this programme, can I make a second application via the application portal.
No, you should only apply once for this programme, using the application portal, you are able to pick up to 3 projects on the RIF form.
The Reference Portal does not appear to be working
If you experience this please contact - https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/how-to-apply-for-a-postgraduate-taught-degree/application-system-guide/application-system-help/#anyotherissues
What is the start date if I am successful for the NWB programme
The start date is Monday 4th October 2027
Can I contact the supervisor of the project I am interested in
You can contact them, via the email link on the project page.
My first-choice supervisor is not based at the University of Glasgow, should I be applying directly to the university they are based at.
No, you should apply via the application portal, as the University of Glasgow collates all the information for our partner institutes
I have made a mistake on my Recruitment Form (RIF), but I cannot get access to change it.
Once the RIF form has been submitted you can not make any further changes, but you can still resubmit a new RIF form and your previous form will be deleted.
Is there a stipend and RTSG offered with NWB programme
Yes, a stipend is offered at the UKRI rate 26/27 and a small Rearch Training Support Grant is awarded per year