{"id":67260,"date":"2025-11-22T01:10:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T01:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=67260"},"modified":"2025-11-22T01:10:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T01:10:44","slug":"ilesla-2026-interdisciplinary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=67260","title":{"rendered":"Fully Funded ILESLA 2025\/2026: Interdisciplinary Life and Environmental Science Landscape Award at the University of Oxford"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"c2d33c45-e232-4d58-ad75-ff9c9eae1835\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-62\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c2d33c45-e232-4d58-ad75-ff9c9eae1835\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-1\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"966\">Learn about ILESLA, the Interdisciplinary Life and Environmental Science Landscape Award at Oxford, offering doctoral training across biological, environmental, and computational sciences. Explore themes, partner institutions, eligibility, and how to apply.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"971\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1079\"><strong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1079\">ILESLA: Interdisciplinary Life and Environmental Science Landscape Award at the University of Oxford<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1579\">The <strong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1162\">Interdisciplinary Life and Environmental Science Landscape Award (ILESLA)<\/strong> is a major doctoral training programme designed to prepare the next generation of researchers to address the world\u2019s most complex environmental and life science challenges. Hosted by the University of Oxford and supported by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), ILESLA fosters creativity, cross-disciplinary cooperation, and scientific excellence across biological, environmental, computational, and physical sciences.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"2047\">As global issues\u2014including biodiversity loss, food security, infectious diseases, sustainability, and climate change\u2014continue to escalate, the <strong data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1734\">ILESLA<\/strong> programme trains researchers capable of generating innovative, high-impact solutions. The programme builds on the success of the former <strong data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1913\">BBSRC Interdisciplinary Bioscience DTP<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1953\">NERC Environmental Research DTP<\/strong>, expanding their scope to encompass the full breadth of biological and environmental science.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2052\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2114\"><strong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2114\">A New Approach to Interdisciplinary Doctoral Training<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2416\"><strong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2126\">ILESLA<\/strong> prepares doctoral candidates to conduct curiosity-driven and solution-focused research across biological and environmental systems. Students explore fundamental organismal processes while gaining insight into environmental interactions, technological innovation, and data-driven discovery.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2585\">The programme is structured around <strong data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2492\">five interconnected research themes<\/strong>, reflecting the depth and diversity of research strengths across participating institutions:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2822\">\n<li data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2626\">\n<p data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2626\">Life sciences and molecular biology<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2664\">\n<p data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2664\">Environmental systems and ecology<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2709\">\n<p data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2709\">Computational and data-intensive science<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2740\">\n<p data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2740\">Climate and sustainability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2822\">\n<p data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2822\">Interdisciplinary approaches spanning biological and environmental interfaces<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2992\">This integrative approach allows students to tailor their research interests while contributing to high-priority scientific questions relevant to global sustainability.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"2997\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3028\"><strong data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3028\">The ILESLA Partnership<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3146\">The strength of <strong data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3056\">ILESLA<\/strong> lies in its wide network of leading academic institutions. The core partnership includes:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3148\" data-end=\"3188\"><strong data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3188\">University of Oxford Departments<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3606\">Archaeology, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Dunn School of Pathology, Geography &amp; the Environment, Experimental Psychology, Ineos Oxford Institute, Kavli Institute, Kennedy Institute, Mathematical Institute, Pharmacology, Physics, Physiology Anatomy &amp; Genetics (DPAG), Statistics, Oxford e-Research Centre, Nuffield Departments of Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3631\"><strong data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3631\">Open University<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3741\">\n<li data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3675\">\n<p data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3675\">Environment, Earth &amp; Ecosystem Sciences<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3712\">\n<p data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3712\">Life, Health &amp; Chemical Sciences<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3741\">\n<p data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"3741\">Mathematics &amp; Statistics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"3776\"><strong data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3776\">Oxford Brookes University<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"3812\">\n<li data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"3812\">\n<p data-start=\"3779\" data-end=\"3812\">Biological and Medical Sciences<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"4028\">The broad partnership ensures that <strong data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3859\">ILESLA<\/strong> researchers have access to extraordinary academic resources, world-class laboratories, interdisciplinary networks, and expert supervision across scientific disciplines.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4033\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4089\"><strong data-start=\"4038\" data-end=\"4089\">Training Programme and Professional Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4184\">Beyond independent research, <strong data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4130\">ILESLA<\/strong> offers a structured training programme that includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4186\" data-end=\"4571\">\n<li data-start=\"4186\" data-end=\"4230\">\n<p data-start=\"4188\" data-end=\"4230\">Advanced scientific and technical skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4231\" data-end=\"4275\">\n<p data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4275\">Interdisciplinary workshops and seminars<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4276\" data-end=\"4356\">\n<p data-start=\"4278\" data-end=\"4356\">Open Innovation Industrial Consortium (Open-IIC) collaboration opportunities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4357\" data-end=\"4427\">\n<p data-start=\"4359\" data-end=\"4427\">Engagement with industry partners and external research institutes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4428\" data-end=\"4512\">\n<p data-start=\"4430\" data-end=\"4512\">Professional development, communication skills, and research management training<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4513\" data-end=\"4571\">\n<p data-start=\"4515\" data-end=\"4571\">Equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4573\" data-end=\"4756\">This combination equips candidates with both scientific depth and transferable skills suited for careers in academia, industry, policy, entrepreneurship, and environmental innovation, fostering adaptability, leadership, collaboration, creativity, global awareness, and long-term professional growth.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4758\" data-end=\"4761\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4763\" data-end=\"4792\"><strong data-start=\"4766\" data-end=\"4792\">How to Apply to ILESLA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4794\" data-end=\"5022\">Applications to <strong data-start=\"4810\" data-end=\"4820\">ILESLA<\/strong> are submitted through the University of Oxford\u2019s graduate admissions system. Annual deadlines typically fall between <strong data-start=\"4938\" data-end=\"4962\">November and January<\/strong>, depending on departmental deadlines and funding timelines.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5024\" data-end=\"5110\"><strong data-start=\"5024\" data-end=\"5110\">Applicants should check the official Oxford Admissions page for the current cycle:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5112\" data-end=\"5180\"><strong data-start=\"5112\" data-end=\"5127\">Apply here:<\/strong><br data-start=\"5127\" data-end=\"5130\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ox.ac.uk\/admissions\/graduate\/courses\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5130\" data-end=\"5178\">https:\/\/www.ox.ac.uk\/admissions\/graduate\/courses<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5182\" data-end=\"5300\">Information and enquiries about ILESLA are available directly from the programme team:<br data-start=\"5268\" data-end=\"5271\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilesla.ox.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5271\" data-end=\"5298\">https:\/\/www.ilesla.ox.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5302\" data-end=\"5367\">Email: <strong data-start=\"5309\" data-end=\"5342\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5311\" data-end=\"5340\">ilesla-enquiries@dtc.ox.ac.uk<\/a><\/strong><br data-start=\"5342\" data-end=\"5345\" \/>Tel: +44 1865 610674<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5369\" data-end=\"5372\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5374\" data-end=\"5399\"><strong data-start=\"5377\" data-end=\"5399\">Why ILESLA Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5401\" data-end=\"5921\">The <strong data-start=\"5405\" data-end=\"5415\">ILESLA<\/strong> programme plays a critical role in shaping future research leaders capable of tackling global biological and environmental challenges. Its interdisciplinary structure, extensive partnership network, and emphasis on curiosity-led and problem-led research provide a unique foundation for impactful, cross-sector careers. With its commitment to scientific excellence and collaborative innovation, ILESLA positions its scholars to contribute meaningfully to global sustainability and environmental resilience.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5923\" data-end=\"5926\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5928\" data-end=\"5941\">Final Note<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5943\" data-end=\"6054\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For more international career opportunities, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/\">Opportunities For Youth<\/a>.<br data-start=\"6018\" data-end=\"6021\" \/>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"512f4091-49f9-4a99-8b4e-29570b87ea0f\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-63\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"><\/article>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"127e92f5-2b88-4aec-8f08-8233385fcbaf\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-70\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about ILESLA, the Interdisciplinary Life and Environmental Science Landscape Award at Oxford, offering doctoral training across biological, environmental, and computational sciences. 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