PhD Studentship Awarded to University of Sussex for Rabies Diagnostic Optimization
Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
AwardedPhD Studentship Awarded to University of Sussex for Rabies Diagnostic Optimization
Awarded 30 Sep 2017
Awarded30 Sep 2017
Value£60,000.00
SupplierUniversity of Sussex
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 6y 1mo ago3y term
Awarded 30 Sept 2017Expired 29 Sept 2020
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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to the University of Sussex for a PhD studentship focused on the maintenance and optimisation of rabies diagnostic capabilities, specifically investigating whether a serological cut-off for neutralisation can be determined for each lyssavirus species.
The contract value is £60,000.
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