Our research is organised into nine distinct research themes:Biochemistry and Molecular MicrobiologyCell and Developmental BiologyDisease Ecology and EvolutionEcosystemsEnvironmental BiologyMarine EcologyMedical MycologyMicrobial Evolutionary EcologyPlant and Algal Biology.The information below applies to self-funded PhD, MPhil and Masters by Research applicants, but if you are applying for a funded PhD studentship, please follow the specific instructions related to that application.Pinpoint your PhD research areaInvestigate whether this area is available at ExeterEnsure that you meet our English language entry requirements (international students only)Construct and refine your PhD research proposalApproach your potential supervisor(s)Apply onlinePhD studentships pages can be accessed in our Funding lists on Finance tabs under each research topic page, and are also available from the Postgraduate Research search results pages on this site, on the PhD projects tab.You can expect:High-quality research supervision to develop and nurture your scientific potentialA tailored supervision approach to help best suit your requirementsAccessible supervisors who are enthusiastic about working directly with postgraduate research studentsRegular timetabled meetings with your supervisor'Open door' policy to all postgraduate students - instant access to world-leading researchers who will share their expertise and ideas with youRegular meetings with your supervisory team, other members of your research group, and mentors