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If you're looking to get PhD funding for a specific research project or field of study, Doctoral studentships can provide you with either a partially or fully-funded PhD

Who awards PhD studentships?

PhD studentships are most commonly awarded by the UK's seven Research Councils in the form of Research Council grants , with research funding overseen by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) .

Individual UK universities also offer scholarships and bursaries to PhD students, while many professional bodies fund Doctoral research in collaboration with these academic institutions.

For instance, research awards are offered by the following engineering organisations:

• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) - QUEST scholarships
• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
• The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Additionally, Cooperative Awards in Science and Engineering (CASE) can be part-funded by any non-academic body. These four-year PhDs require the student to work at the organisation for at least three months.

You can also apply for funded PhD opportunities through many charities, foundations and trusts, including:

• Action Medical Research
• Alzheimer's Society
• British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG)
• British Heart Foundation (BHF)
• Cancer Research UK
• Diabetes UK
• Rosetrees Trust - PhD Plus
• The Leverhulme Trust
• Wellcome Trust

Before you start applying for a funded PhD, it's always a good idea to discuss this with a prospective supervisor first, as they're often able to provide tips on maximising the likelihood of receiving financial support.

How much can I receive?

Many PhD studentships, including those offered by universities, professional bodies, or charities, foundations and trusts, provide three years' funding paid at a similar rate to the Research Council grant:

• Fees-only studentship - These cover a student's tuition fees, plus any associated project and training costs (a minimum of £4,786 per year).
• Full studentship - These add a non-repayable, tax-free maintenance grant known as a 'stipend'. In 2024/25, this is worth a minimum of £19,237 and it can be used towards living costs - see UKRI - Find studentships and Doctoral training .

For example, a University of Manchester School of Social Sciences PhD studentship includes tuition fees for three-and-a-half years and a maintenance grant of £16,062 (2022/23 rate) per year for living expenses, plus associated research costs - such as fieldwork and attending conferences - from the Research Training Support Grant.

However, you should be aware that some PhD studentship recipients are required to teach undergraduates. While this provides an excellent opportunity to gain vital employability skills, it can also be hugely time-consuming. You must be satisfied that tutoring won't negatively affect the quality of your research before accepting your place.

Is my programme eligible for a PhD studentship?

PhD studentships can start at any time of the year, but most begin in September, October or January.

Certain types of PhD, for example professional Doctorates, may not be eligible for a PhD studentship. The same applies to part-time or distance learning options.

Am I eligible?

PhD studentships typically demand that applicants have a Bachelors degree at 2:1 or above, plus a relevant Masters degree or professional experience at that level of study.

Those who already possess a PhD are often ineligible, while some PhD studentships are limited to students fitting certain criteria - for example, those from a disadvantaged background, from a certain country or of a certain ethnicity.

If you're a European Union (EU) national, you'll need to have settled or pre-settled status under the government's EU Settlement Scheme to be eligible for student finance in this country - and this includes PhD studentships.

How do I apply for a PhD studentship?

The application process can be lengthy, and competition is fierce.

Some PhD students will be automatically considered for financial support once they've been accepted by an institution, but many are required to make separate PhD funding applications. These are usually made directly to the university - even for those studentships from Research Councils, professional bodies, or charities, foundations and trusts.

You'll typically be asked for your PhD application form, a research proposal , a cover letter and your references. After the institution has reviewed your application, you may be invited to interview.

Throughout this process, the university will scrutinise what you'll bring to the institution. Applicants at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), for example, are judged on:

• the quality of their research project and how it connects with research currently being undertaken at the institution
• how appropriate the supervisory team is
• their calibre, academic qualifications and academic/research experience
• whether the research can contribute towards the Research Excellence Framework (REF), meaning that interdisciplinary research will be preferred.

How do I increase my chances of getting a PhD studentship?

You can improve your chances of success by:

• asking a friend or family member to proofread your application
• carefully choosing your referees, ensuring that they'll speak positively of you
• discussing your draft application with a relevant academic
• explaining how your work will be unique and innovative
• following the funding body's guidance regarding word counts and formatting.

What other PhD funding is available?

If you're unsuccessful with your PhD studentship application, you could consider:

• crowdfunding
• employer sponsorship
• PhD loans .

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Our mission is to create lasting, meaningful change throughout the world, and your research can be a key part of us achieving that goal.

Doctoral research that encourages change and produces real-world impacts is more important than ever. A doctoral degree is more than just a thesis: it is an opportunity to realise your potential as a researcher, to develop your passion and knowledge in a community that values progress.

Finance shouldn’t be a barrier to delivering world-leading research. That’s why we run an annual fully funded studentship competition, to recruit talented researchers from across the world. Applications for our 2024 studentships have now closed. The scheme usually opens in October. Sign up for emails to be notified of the next release and to keep up to date with research funding.

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With world-class facilities, dedicated doctoral support, and a growing portfolio of interdisciplinary and collaborative research programmes — all delivered alongside our worldwide family of academic and industry partners — NTU is the place to truly re:alise your potential.

We offer a unique Doctoral Education, Training and Development programme to support the growth of all our doctoral candidates, in everything from academic writing and academic software to healthy research practices. We support our candidates throughout their doctoral journey, enabling them to reach their potential as experts in their field.

As a two-time recipient of the Queens Anniversary Prize — the most prestigious national award for research outputs — 86% of our work has been judged as ‘world-leading’or ‘internationally excellent.’* We want to continue building this reputation for research excellence by taking a themed approach to addressing the world’s most pressing problems — the key questions that span business, the arts, science, sustainability, healthcare, politics, and the environment. We’re calling this new approach Re:search Re:imagined

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We’re committed to removing barriers to doctoral education — an ambition reflected in the award of joint funding to improve access and participation for black, Asian and minority ethnic groups in PGR study. Our Doctoral School is a diverse and highly inclusive community; it enables its members to become confident, skilled researchers, regardless of their backgrounds.

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By breaking down the financial barriers to PhD study, our fully funded studentships ensure you’ll have the freedom and confidence to deliver the kind of research that truly matters.

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Funded PhD research programmes 2024 UK

The University of Brighton regularly invites applicants for fully-funded PhD studentships across all its disciplines. 

These allow motivated, high-calibre applicants for research degrees to join our thriving academic community and contribute to our rich and innovative research environment. 

Our deadline has passed for the October 2024 start for funded PhDs, but there will be further announcements shortly. Meanwhile, please visit our PhD funding advice pages . 

Visit our PhD disciplinary programme lists

What UK PhD studentships are available ?

Our academics at the University of Brighton regularly develop research projects in which they can offer outstanding support and which they are committed to developing and growing.

The studentships available will be given to candidates who best fulfil the promise outlined by these academic departments.

These funded PhD opportunities are generally open to home and international students. 

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Can you be a researcher? Professor Bhavik Patel reassures applicants of all backgrounds that they can study for a PhD and aim for a research career. 

How do I apply for a PhD studentship?

The application for our schemes will usually involve:  

• submitting a full application through the university's PhD application portal, accessible from the  PhD funded projects webpages . You will upload your research proposal as part of this process.
• The submission must include two letters of reference, academic qualifications, a proposed project approach, a personal statement and your CV (resumé).
• Please note, deadline for 2024 start on the most recent funding scheme was 29 February 2024 16:00 (UCT/GMT).
• Shortlisted applicants are likely to be invited for interview.

Details of application for fully funded PhD studentships

To apply for your studentship at the University of Brighton, you should first review the specific projects or project areas that our academics are offering to support. 

All eligible applications for the funded PhD will be reviewed, with shortlisted candidates entered for final decisions on the allocations of funding, which will rest with the university's central Doctoral College. 

What does PhD funding include?

The funding for the PhD usually cover the full fee and a stipend at the UKRI rate plus an allowance of £1,500 per year for researcher training for three years (or part-time equivalent). 

Successful candidates benefit from expert supervisory teams, a programme of postgraduate researcher development workshops and membership of specialist, interdisciplinary research centres and groups. There will be introductions to a network of relevant researchers, careers advice and opportunities for interaction within and beyond the university. Through this, our PhD students have the best start possible towards ambitious careers that make use of their research degrees.

The University of Brighton fosters research careers and will provide doctoral training, attentive and expert supervision and access to world-class laboratories and equipment. 

We are renowned as a leading applied university, with pioneer academics in disciplines from sport science to design history and applied science research that translates efficiently to the global challenge of worldwide health and wellbeing. Our strategy of 'practical wisdom' leads to real-world partnerships and beneficiaries across all disciplines while the development of community-university partnership practices have placed us among the best universities for many aspects of co-produced research and innovation.

We pride ourselves on the ways we work in partnership with those outside higher education, across the European Union and internationally. Through our research collaborations we work with a wide range of universities, both internationally and with universities in the UK. We are also founding members of two UKRI Doctoral Training Partnerships which, this year, are dealt with outside our University of Brighton studentship offer. We learn constantly from our involvement in these, and our rich resources are offered across all doctoral research programmes.

Recently the University of Brighton celebrated its performance in the Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) and the Knowledge and Exchange Framework (KEF2023). Over 87 per cent of our submitted impact case studies in REF2021 were rated as having 'outstanding' or 'very considerable' impact beyond academia. We are dedicated to developing this quality work with new students. Read more about the review of our research and knowledge exchange performance in REF2021 . Also, read more about our KEF2023 results, which placed Brighton in the top tier for economic and social benefits .

How will you build a relationship with your supervisor? Professor Annebella Pollen and Dr Tom Ainsworth are among those offering advice. This film was made by the University of Brighton for UKRI and also features academics from other institutions.

How do I increase my chances of getting a PhD studentship?

You must be able to show your suitability for a UK research degree if you wish to apply for fully-funded studentships.

This includes evidence either of a relevant and successful academic background or equivalent relevant professional/expert background in the applied subject area. Applicants from overseas will also have to fulfil any English language and visa requirements.

This will be true for studentships in the UK across most of the UK universities. It is usual for applicants either to have completed (or be about to complete) a masters degree, have an exceptional undergraduate record and references, or demonstrate the equivalent scholarly potential.  

Supervisory staff and research students at the University of Brighton consider how important diverse thinking and inclusive practice are to their doctoral studies.

Can I get PhD funding at the University of Brighton?

We have a long-standing annual programme of funded PhD opportunities across all our disciplines, including several rooted in research council (UKRI) partnerships.

The initiatives allow postgraduate study for UK-based students as well as study in the UK for international students (depending on the PhD programme). 

We are also keen to encourage students who might be able to self-fund their doctoral studies. Studying part-time, for example, is likely to prove more affordable and more easily balanced with professional life than you'd imagine. 

We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive atmosphere and structure for your studies. Show us your own qualities and your suitability for these programmes. We look forward to receiving your application. Good luck!

Scholarships and Studentships

Find out more about specific funding schemes & scholarships administered by the Centre for Doctoral Studies, below:

Funding to support Joint PhD Programmes

These scholarships are available for students applying to joint PhD programmes run in collaboration with the University of Hong Kong, National University of Singapore or the University of Sao Paulo, with King's as their home institution.

The King's Joint PhD Scholarship provides full tuition fees, stipend and an annual research grant.

Application deadline: 26 March 2023

Visit our joint PhD funding opportunity webpage for more details.

Download the guidance for the 2023/24 Joint PGR Scholarships.

Find out more about the Joint PhD Programmes available at the National University of Singapore, University of Hong Kong, and University of Sao Paolo by visiting the International Education webpage.

King's China Council Scholarships

King's College London and the China Scholarship Council (CSC) hold an agreement to jointly fund PhD students to pursue research degrees at King's College London. As part of the agreement, successful students receive a scholarship that covers the tuition fee, an annual living allowance that includes overseas student health cover, a return airfare to London and visa application fees.

Up to 100 K-CSC scholarship awards are available for the 2023-24 competition

Application deadline: 2 January 2023, 23:59 GMT

For full details, please visit our King's China Council Scholarships funding opportunity webpage.

Funded PhD Opportunities in Science & Engineering

The Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Training Partnership at King’s College London offers PhD Research Studentships across the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences and the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine , particularly in the School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences .

For more information please visit our EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership webpage.

Harold Moody PGR Studentships 2023/24

King’s College London and the Centre for Doctoral Studies are offering four studentships to support underrepresented communities within postgraduate research students in two faculties.

The studentship covers:

Tuition fees at home level

An annual stipend (living allowance): at the UKRI rate (for the year 2021/22, this was set at £17,609), (pro-rata for PT registration)

Research costs: up to £1,000 per annum (pro-rata for PT registration)

Eligibility criteria

Applying for PhD, at KCL in the following Faculties:

Arts & Humanities

Social Science & Public Policy

Applicants must be UK-permanent residents who are liable for fees at the home rate and identify as one of the following ethnic groups (as identified by the applicant in the admissions application):

Black British, Black or Black British African, Black or Black British Caribbean, Black or Black British other or Mixed Black.

If you identify as being of Black or Mixed-Black ethnicity, you are warmly invited to apply for one of these scholarships.

Application deadline 08 January 2023.

For full details please visit the Funding Database.

Economic & Social Research Council Studentships

The KISS DTC has now been replaced with the London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS-DTP), made up of KCL, Queen Mary University of London and Imperial College.

LISS-DTP will now award ESRC -funded postgraduate research studentships to support doctoral research and training in the social sciences across this partnership. These are available for three or four years full-time, either as a three year PhD (‘+3’) or as a one-year Masters followed by PhD (‘1+3’). Therefore, a masters degree is not a prerequisite for applying for a LISS-DTP studentship.

A range of training programmes are available based on an assessment of the applicant’s prior learning and training needs and each LISS-DTP Thematic Pathway has a variety of Masters programmes associated with it.

Please see the LISS DTP website for details on the Thematic Pathways for more information.

Part-time studentships are also possible at pro-rata rates.

ESRC Open Competition Studentships

The Open Competition enables students to propose their own research project for funding. The Open Competition opens each November with an application deadline at the end of January. Applicants are notified in April about whether or not they have been awarded a studentship commencing in October.

Studentships are offered as either +3 (PhD only) or 1+3 (Masters and PhD). You will need to identify a supervisor who will write a supporting statement for your application.

Visit our studentships page or our dedicated LISS-DTP website for more information.

Please send general enquiries to: [email protected]

ESRC CASE Competition Collaborative Studentships

LISS DTP’s CASE Collaborative studentship competitions promote partnerships between social scientists at King’s College London, Queen Mary University of London and Imperial College and end-user organisations (public or private or third sector ‘partner institutions’).

A collaborative studentship (referred to as a CASE studentship) is one in which the student enhances their training by working closely with the non-academic partner in the development of their research project. They are a great way to initiate longer-term partnerships and to ensure the ‘impact’ of doctoral research.

It is important to note that the academic faculty initially apply for collaborative studentships, as potential supervisors. If successful they may award the studentship either to a named student or through an agreed recruitment process.

The studentship can involve any public or private or third sector partner institution. The involvement of the partner institution should add value to the studentship (e.g. distinctive opportunities for analysis, dissemination, research management, networking and/or knowledge transfer). The PhD project should also enhance the partner institution’s activities by offering the potential for societal or economic impact.

For more information, please visit the studentships page on the LISS-DTP website .

Arts & Humanities Research Council Studentships

The London Arts & Humanities Partnership (LAHP) is a Doctoral Training Partnership co-funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and eight Higher Education Institution (HEI) partners:

• King’s College London
• London School of Economics and Political Science
• Queen Mary University of London
• Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
• Royal College of Art
• Royal College of Music
• School of Advanced Study
• University College London

Please visit the London Arts & Humanities Partnership website for full details of the studentships.

Eligibility:

LAHP welcomes applications:

• From ‘home’ and ‘international’ (including EU) applicants (Please refer to ‘ International Students ‘);
• Across all of LAHP’s subject areas and approaches in the arts & humanities, including for inter-disciplinary and practice-based research;
• From those who have recently completed their Masters’ programmes and those with relevant professional and/or practitioner experience;
• From those wishing to study on a full-time or part-time basis;
• From applicants of all ages and backgrounds.

To be eligible for a LAHP open studentship in the forthcoming recruitment round you must either:

• Have submitted an application to commence a programme of postgraduate study at a LAHP partner institution in the 2021/22 academic year (i.e. to start in October 2022), or
• If you have already commenced doctoral study, you may apply for funding for the remainder of your study, providing that, at the start of the AHRC award (1st October 2022), you will have at least 50% of the period of study remaining (excluding the ‘writing-up period’).

Funding is available for both full-time and part-time students. Awards cannot normally be deferred. Successful candidates will be assumed to be starting their studies in October 2022 unless there are exceptional circumstances approved by LAHP and your Research institution.

Application procedure:

Please visit the LAHP website for details on the full application procedure.

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Postgraduate Research Studentships

Each year we offer fully-funded research studentships to support the next generation of leading academics. funding is available across all research areas and it typically comprises three years of funding..

Self-funders or those with external funding sources are welcome to apply via our standard route at any time of year.

• Funding in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Funding in the Faculty of Science and Engineering
• BAME Studentships
• Funding in the School of Medicine and Dentistry

Humanities and Social Sciences PhD Studentships

Eligible subject areas.

We are offering fully-funded PhD studentships in all areas that fall within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences for September 2024 entry. This includes the following eight Schools:

• School of Business and Management
• School of Economics and Finance
• School of English and Drama
• School of Languages, Linguistics and Film
• School of Geography
• School of History
• School of Law
• School of Politics and International Relations

Candidate Eligibility

All nationalities are eligible for these 3-year studentships which cover tuition fees and living expenses. Part-time applicants and current first-year students are also eligible to apply. 

There are additionally up to two awards for UK students who identify as BAME. Full details are within the below documents. 

There is an additional award funded alongside the Stuart Hall Foundation. See below for eligibility criteria.

How to Apply

Applications for 2024 entry are open now. The HSS Principal’s Doctoral Research Studentships for Academic Year 2024-25 closing on 26 th February 2024.

The studentships cover all tuition fees, and provide a grant for living expenses at UK Research Council rates for London (c. £20,622 p.a. full-time, c. £10,311 part-time).

001 - HSS studentships memo 2024 [PDF 163KB] - Procedures for the HSS Principal’s Doctoral Research Studentships competition (QMPS), timetable and paperwork, criteria for awards at Faculty level.

002 - HSS studentships 2023 general [DOC 35KB] - Studentship, application process, assessment. 003 - SNF 2022-23 [DOC 47KB] - Check list for schools, cover sheet, student nomination form. 004 - Specification for candidate suitability [PDF 87KB] - Minimum requirements for consideration for studentships. 005 - Guidance to applicants 2024-25 [PDF 134KB] -   Research proposal, statement of purpose, assessment. 006 - Stuart Hall Foundation (SHF)-QMUL HSS Principal's Studentship Explanatory Memo [PDF 144KB] General considerations, eligibility criteria, statement of purpose and assessment, benefits of applying.

Please note that these awards cannot be deferred .

NEW for 24/25 :

This year the Doctoral College (DC) will be offering up to 2 BAME studentships (UK/home fees only) to PGR applicants in HSS. The eligibility criteria for the Doctoral College BAME awards are the same as the HSS ones and candidates will be assessed in the same competition. Eligible candidates should indicate in their statement of purpose that they would like to be considered for the BAME awards, without further specification.

Science and Engineering PhD Studentships

Fully-funded studentships are available for September 2024 entry across this Faculty in five strategic research themes:

• Environment, biodiversity and genomics 
• Green energy
• Engineering better medicine
• Social interaction, health and wellbeing
• Data-centric engineering

In addition to our general studentship competition, we also offered two studentships for UK BAME applicants.

PhD programmes across all five schools within the Faculty are eligible for the funding. 

• School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences 
• School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
• School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science
• School of Engineering and Materials Science
• School of Mathematical Sciences

S&E Doctoral Studentships for Underrepresented Groups in Research:

• UK students who identify as coming from a Black, Asian or Ethnic minority background. 
• The proposed research project fits within the broader range of research themes in science and engineering within our five Schools.

Queen Mary Research Studentships:

• All nationalities are eligible for some awards, Home only for others. Check with your department before applying.
• All subject areas are eligible but Schools will be posting updates about which projects they are funding on their pages. There is no guarantee of funding for a particular subject area as this is highly competitive.

Doctoral Training Studentships:

• Check the Doctoral Training Studentships page for the schemes available and how to apply.
• Some awards are for all nationalities, some are for Home applicants only.

Applications for 2024 entry are open now. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 31st January 2024.

Follow the step-by-step instructions on the How To Apply page before submitting your online application.

For most funding types there is one single application for admission and for funding. You should note the funding for which you would like to be considered on your application form.

Some Doctoral Training Programmes require an additional application to the funding partner. Please read the instructions on their website carefully and get in touch if you are unsure. 

BAME Studentships for Postgraduate Research Students

For 2023 entry, Queen Mary University of London will be offering four fully-funded doctoral studentships (tuition fees and stipend at the UKRI London rate) to UK applicants from a BAME background. 

School of Medicine and Dentistry PhD Studentships

This School is organised into seven distinct Institutes and each has their own funding sources. Typically this comes in three forms:

Research Council Grants: These will be advertised, as they become available, throughout the year. Check our list of live adverts now.

Doctoral Training Schemes: Details of each of these can be found on our doctoral training scheme page.

Charity or Industrial Funding:  These will be advertised, as they become available, throughout the year. 

Self-funders or those with external funding are welcome to submit a speculative application at any time of year. Prior contact with the proposed supervisor and discussion of the project is highly recommended in advance of submitting your application.

International PhD Funding Schemes

In addition to Queen Mary's studentships, we work with numerous international funding agencies to co-fund PhD studentships to support individual students from across the globe. Today, we are home to scholars from more than 50 different international sponsorship bodies.

More information about the scholarships available to you can be found on your individual  country page   or by using our   searchable scholarships database .

The main funding partners we work with for PhD funding are:

• Commonwealth Scholarships Commission  (low, middle and high-income country scholarship schemes)
• Islamic Development Bank
• China Scholarship Council
• COLFUTURO (Colombia)
• CONACyT (Mexico)
• Becas Chile
• Turkish Embassy
• Egyptian Embassy

Deadlines for PhD Studentships

Applications for  PhD funding for September 2023 entry are now closed. The deadlines for September 2024 entry are as follows:

• Law studentships: Wednesday 6th December 2023
• Humanities and Social Sciences Studentships: Wednesday 24th January 2024 (except Law)
• Science and Engineering Studentships: Wednesday 31st January 2024
• China Scholarship Council applicants for any subject area: Wednesday 31st January 2024
• MRes-PhD applicants for the School of Economics and Finance: Monday 5th February 2024
• Projects for the School of Medicine and Dentistry: various- check the advert for the project.
• Doctoral Training Partnerships: There may be an additional application and an earlier deadline. Please check their websites carefully.

If you have questions about any of the above, please contact us via the enquiry form or contact the relevant academic School directly. 

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There are 116 self-funded or funded PhD studentship.

Accelerated Inorganic Materials Discovery Driven by Magnetic Resonance

• Funding: Funded studentship
• Application deadline: Tuesday 30th April 2024
• Subject area: Chemical Sciences
• Supervisors: Prof Frédéric Blanc Dr Matthew Dyer
• Eligibility: Open to students worldwide

Accelerating computational materials discovery with diverse toolsets for verification and optimisation

• Application deadline: Tuesday 31st December 2024
• Subject area: Maths and Computing
• Supervisors: Dr Alexei Lisitsa Dr Rasmus Ibsen-Jensen

Accelerating energy landscape exploration through optimisation, approximation and parallelisation

• Application deadline: Sunday 30th June 2024
• Supervisors: Professor Igor Potapov Professor Paul Spirakis
• Eligibility:

Advanced Information Storage

• Application deadline: Wednesday 31st July 2024
• Subject area: Engineering and Planning
• Supervisors: Wenqing Liu

Alterations in reparative dentinogenesis with ageing, gender and genetic predisposition

• Application deadline: Saturday 1st March 2025
• Subject area: Biological and Medical Sciences
• Supervisors: Dr Elizabeth Laird Professor Fadi Jarad Dr Nick Longridge

Analysing the role of statins in cardiovascular protection

• Funding: Self-funded project
• Application deadline: Thursday 16th January 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Mike Cross Dr Bettina Wilm Dr Anil Mondru

Analysis of the role of liver sinusoidal endothelial cells in methotrexate-induced liver toxicity

• Application deadline: Friday 29th November 2024
• Supervisors: Dr Michael Cross Prof Chris Goldring

Assessing the consistency assumption underlying network meta-analysis in systematic reviews

• Application deadline: Tuesday 1st October 2024
• Supervisors: Dr Sarah Donegan Dr Angela Boland Prof Catrin Tudur Smith

Assessment of matrix metalloproteinase 9 inhibitor for the treatment of severe skin-blistering adverse drug reactions using in vitro and ex vivo skin models.

• Application deadline: Thursday 18th April 2024
• Supervisors: Dr Dan Carr

Automated experimental functional materials discovery for net zero technologies

• Supervisors: Professor Matthew Rosseinsky Professor Rasmus Ibsen-Jensen Professor Alexei Lisitsa

Automated Powder Coating Platform for Long-Life Lithium-ion Batteries

• Supervisors: Prof Laurence Hardwick Prof Matthew Rosseinsky Dr Gabriella Pizzuto Dr Alex Neale

Beam gas curtain monitor for the High Luminosity LHC

• Subject area: Physical Sciences
• Supervisors: Prof Carsten Welsch Dr Hao Zhang Dr Stefano Mazzoni

Better diagnosis and intervention for sarcopenia and frailty, and multimorbidity (cardiovascular disease, heart failure, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)) utilizing metabolomic.

• Supervisors: Dr Masoud Isanejad Dr Howbeer Muhammad Ali Dr E Emmott

Biological pathways supporting the formation and function of chromatin (Scholarship)

• Application deadline: Saturday 8th February 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Colin Hammond

Cardiac Harmony: Modelling Heart Beats with Stem Cells and Code

• Supervisors: Prof Richard Barrett-Jolley Dr Rachel Oldershaw

Cardiovascular and Neuromuscular Functions around the Clock: Harnessing Protective Endogenous Mechanisms towards Smarter Design of Novel Therapies and Interventions

• Supervisors: Dr Vanja Pekovic-Vaughan Dr Masoud Isanejad Dr Aphrodite Vasilaki Dr Sunil Loganthama

Chromatin regulation of oncogenic transcription and replication stress: mechanism and functional implications in acute myeloid leukemia

• Application deadline: Tuesday 18th March 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Manolis Papamichos Chronakis Prof David MacEwan Dr Aditi Kanhere

Computational exploration of substrates and interfaces for thin film solar cells

• Application deadline: Friday 31st May 2024
• Supervisors: Dr Matthew Dyer Dr Troy Manning

Computationally driving automated functional materials discovery for net zero technologies with machine reasoning and decision-making

• Supervisors: Professor Rasmus Ibsen-Jensen Professor Alexei Lisitsa Professor Matthew Rosseinsky

Control of bone shape and function by the extracellular matrix Fibrillin-1

• Supervisors: Dr Blandine Poulet

Creation of cell lines modelling complex karyotype in B cell lymphomas using CRISPR/Cas9

• Application deadline: Wednesday 1st May 2024
• Supervisors: Prof Joseph Slupsky Prof Nagesh Kalakonda Dr Mark Glenn

Data science and child health inequalities

• Supervisors: Prof Dan Hawcutt Prof Ian Sinha Dr Olufemi Olajide
• Eligibility: Open to UK applicants

Decarbonising global supply chains: tools for trade-off decision-making

• Application deadline: Monday 15th April 2024
• Subject area: Earth Sciences and Geography
• Supervisors: Dr Elisabetta Mariani Dr Gopalakrishnan Narayanamurthy Dr Katherine Moore

Deploying safer robot chemists in real laboratory environments

• Supervisors: Dr Gabriella Pizzuto Professor Andy Cooper

Determination of the non-coding RNAs in the knee joint tissues of dogs at differing risk to cranial cruciate ligament rupture.

• Application deadline: Friday 28th February 2025
• Supervisors: Professor Eithne Comerford Professor Mandy Peffers

Determining metabolic reprogramming events in stem cells in response to inflammatory disease phenotype

• Supervisors: Dr Rachel Oldershaw Dr Amy Chadwick Dr Marie Phelan Dr Brendan Norman

Developing a New Class of Electromagnetic Field Solvers for Charged Particle and Mass Spectrometry Modelling & Simulation

• Application deadline: Monday 30th September 2024
• Supervisors: Prof Simon Maher

Developing industrial AI support tools for processing legal cases in medical negligence

• Supervisors: Professor Katie Atkinson

Developing Novel Machine Learning Methods for Equation of State Uncertainty Quantification

• Supervisors: Prof Simon Maskell

Development of a novel AI model for cardiovascular disease risk prediction by analysing retinal vascular structure and functional changes in blood flow

• Application deadline: Saturday 31st August 2024
• Supervisors: Dr He Zhao Prof Gregory Lip Prof Yalin Zheng Savita Madhusudhan Peck Lin Lip

Development of bespoke algorithms for autonomous optimisation in flow

• Supervisors: Professor Anna Slater Professor Prudence Wong

Development of NMR Methods for the Study of Dynamics in Solids

• Supervisors: Prof Frédéric Blanc

Development of novel therapies for Hirschsprung’s Disease

• Application deadline: Friday 26th April 2024
• Supervisors: Miss Rachel Harwood Dr Bettina Wilm Miss Sarah Almond
• Eligibility: Open to EU/UK applicants

Digital discovery of new photocatalysts for photoredox catalysis

• Supervisors: Dr John Ward Professor Alessandro Troisi

Digital Exploration of Novel Polymeric Materials for Structural Composites

• Supervisors: Prof Neil Berry Dr Tom Hasell

Digital Routes to Next Generation Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells

• Supervisors: Prof Matt Rosseinsky Dr Bei Peng

Discovery of Functional Inorganic Materials for Net Zero Applications using High-Throughput Synthesis

• Supervisors: Prof Matthew Rosseinsky Dr John Claridge Dr Troy Manning

Do patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears demonstrate muscle strength deficits of the hip, knee, and ankle muscles?

• Supervisors: Dr Rachel Oldershaw Mr Richard Norris

Electrochemically switchable materials down to the single molecule level

• Application deadline: Thursday 1st August 2024
• Supervisors: Prof Richard Nichols

Elucidation of a new pathological mechanism for brittle bone disease

• Supervisors: Dr Elizabeth Laird

Endosymbionts as an overlooked threat for insect reintroductions

• Supervisors: Professor Ilik Saccheri Dr Jenny Hodgson

Engineered nanomaterials for safe sustainable water purification

• Application deadline: Thursday 9th January 2025
• Supervisors: Prof Raechelle D’Sa

Engineering more water-use efficient crops: functional genomics of CO2 fixation during Crassulacean acid metabolism

• Application deadline: Saturday 30th November 2024
• Supervisors: Dr James Hartwell Dr Peter Walley

Experimental discovery of new Inorganic Materials for Net Zero Technologies

• Supervisors: Prof Matt Rosseinsky Dr Luke Daniels Dr John Claridge

Experimental Discovery of New Ionic Conducting Materials Towards Net-Zero Technologies

• Supervisors: Prof Matt Rosseinsky Dr John Claridge

Explaining structure-property relations in the materials space

• Supervisors: Professor Vitaliy Kurlin Professor Andrew Cooper

Exploiting Deep Learning-based protein structure prediction for function annotation and structural biology

• Application deadline: Saturday 15th February 2025
• Supervisors: Prof D J Rigden Dr R Keegan

Exploring the role of SVA retrotransposons in the risk and progression of motor neurone disease

• Supervisors: Dr Ben Middlehurst Prof John Quinn

Exploring the roles of dynamic atypical protein phosphorylation in cancer

• Application deadline: Wednesday 5th February 2025
• Supervisors: Prof Claire Eyers Prof Andy Jones

Exploring tyrosine metabolism as a source of oxidative stress

• Supervisors: Dr Brendan Norman Dr Juliette Hughes Prof Lakshminarayan Ranganath

Gaining mechanistic insights into Atrial Fibrillation: Bench to bedside approaches

• Application deadline: Monday 1st July 2024
• Supervisors: Dr Rebecca Burton Prof Gregory Lip Dr Parveen Sharma

Hepatic Models to personalise cancer chemotherapy

• Supervisors: Professor Chris Goldring Dr Amy Chadwick Professor Ian Copple Dr Sudeep Pushpakom

High power laser development

• Supervisors: Dr Laura Corner

High-throughput discovery of new materials as functional coatings on glass for net-zero applications

• Supervisors: Prof Matt Rosseinsky Dr Richard Potter Dr Troy Manning Prof Paul Chalker

High-throughput first-principle simulations of charge transport in organic semiconductors

• Supervisors: Dr Pavel Buividovich Professor Alessandro Troisi

High-Throughput Soft Matter Characterisation for Formulation Discovery

• Application deadline: Wednesday 12th June 2024
• Supervisors: Dr William Sharratt Dr Esther García-Tuñón Professor Vitaly Kurlin

Identifying age-related extracellular microenvironment in dental tissues

• Application deadline: Monday 10th March 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Kazuhiro Yamamoto Prof Fadi Jarad

Impact of flooding and erosion from extreme rainfall on EDF’s fleet of nuclear power stations

• Application deadline: Monday 20th May 2024
• Supervisors: Charlotte Lyddon James Cooper Andy Plater

Improved structural integrity assessments for wrinkling defects in composite turbines

• Supervisors: Dr William Christian

Improving patient outcomes following mandibular reconstruction after oral cancer: novel finite element methods for better surgical design

• Supervisors: Dr Alana Sharp Prof Andrew Schache

Improving Photosynthetic Efficiency - Engineering and Evolution of Light-Harvesting Complexes via Synthetic Biology

• Application deadline: Friday 2nd August 2024
• Supervisors: Dr Daniel Canniffe

Interaction between innate immune activation and endothelial cells, linked to adverse cardiovascular events

• Supervisors: Dr Neill Liptrott Dr Richard Rainbow Prof Caroline Dart

Investigating how tumour associated macrophages affect cancer metastasis and response to therapies

• Supervisors: Prof Ainhoa Mielgo Prof Michael Schmid

Investigating local invasion in primary and secondary brain tumours

• Application deadline: Monday 2nd December 2024
• Supervisors: Dr Rasheed Zakaria Prof Michael Jenkinson Ian Scott

Investigating the cellular functions of Trappc9 in brain development and microcephaly

• Application deadline: Wednesday 1st January 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Antonius Plagge Dr Tobias Zech

Investigating the impact of galectin-ligand interaction on cancer cell resistance to chemotherapeutic treatment

• Supervisors: Prof Lu-Gang Yu

Investigating the Local Mode of Action of Anti-Perspirants using model systems and advanced probing techniques

• Supervisors: Professor Rasmita Raval Dr P Pudney

Investigating the regulation of neutrophil gene expression by intracellular signalling and small non-coding RNAs

• Supervisors: Dr Helen Wright Prof Mandy Peffers

Investigating the role of Aquaporins in age related diseases

• Supervisors: Dr Caroline Staunton Dr Robert Heaton

Investigating the role of ethnicity and inflammation in intramural hematoma to understand disease progression and guide future treatment avenues

• Supervisors: Dr Jill Madine Dr Helen Wright Dr Riaz Akhtar Prof Mark Field Dr Vitaly Sorokin

Investigating the role of neutrophil-mediated tissue damage in a model of lupus nephritis

• Supervisors: Dr Helen Wright Dr David Wilkinson Dr David Turner

Investigating the role of oxidative metabolites in joint destruction in osteoarthritis

• Supervisors: Dr Brendan Norman Dr Juliette Hughes Prof George Bou-Gharios

Machine Learning-Enabled Optimisation for Small Modular Reactors in Maritime Propulsion

• Application deadline: Friday 12th April 2024
• Supervisors: Dr Anna Detkina Prof Maulik Patel Dr Aiden Peakman (National Nuclear Laboratory)

Maritime autonomy for safe, fuel efficient port operations

• Supervisors: Jonathan Higham Andy Plater Jake Rigby (BMT)

Mechanisms controlling gene expression in hypoxia and inflammation

• Supervisors: Prof Sonia Rocha

Microbial Induced Electrochemistry at the Local Site and Single Cell Level

• Supervisors: Prof Rasmita Raval Dr Andrea Vezzoli

Microstructure-flow interplay in 3D printing: linking structure, rheology and printability of bespoke and commercial formulations

• Application deadline: Sunday 14th April 2024
• Supervisors: Dr Esther Garcia-Tunon Dr William Sharratt

Morphology, motion, and mechanics of vertebral joints in fish

• Supervisors: Dr Ariel Camp Dr Alana Sharp

Nanocomposite Membranes for Antibiotics Removal from Water: A Multidisciplinary Approach Towards Sustainability and Scalability

• Supervisors: Dr Hamid Rajabi Prof Mohaddeseh Mousavi Nezhad Prof John Bridgeman

Network-based predictive modelling of cardiovascular disease risk

• Supervisors: Dr Tao You

Neural Network solutions for Anaerobic Digestion

• Supervisors: Dr Davide Dapelo Prof John Bridgeman

Non-Metal Organic Frameworks for proton and ion conduction

• Supervisors: Professor Andrew Cooper Professor Laurence Hardwick

Non-thermal plasma as a chemical reagent: elucidating mechanism and exploring NTP for pharmaceutically relevant electroreductive reactions

• Application deadline: Friday 10th January 2025
• Supervisors: Prof Anna Slater Dr Christophe Aissa

Optical fiber-based RF-breakdown detection and prediction

• Supervisors: Prof Carsten Welsch Dr Joseph Wolfenden Dr David Rowlands

Optimising Trenching Techniques for Subsea Cable Installation

• Supervisors: Dr Xue Zhang Dr Yan Zhou Dr Hui Yan

Personalising cancer treatment with tumour evolution modelling using AI-based genomics biomarkers and PK/PD

Phage dynamics and interaction study: real-time observation and analysis (phd-isroa).

• Supervisors: Dr Francesco Giorgi Prof Jude Curran

Pollution, plastics and plumes: understanding the behaviour of microplastics in aquatic sediments

• Supervisors: Prof John Bridgeman Dr Annie Ockelford

Predictive molecular models of high-performance elastomers in demanding environments

• Supervisors: Roman Boulatov

Preparation and Characterisation of ‘Green’ Photocathodes for the Generation of High-Brightness Electron Beams

• Supervisors: Prof Carsten P Welsch Dr Lee Jones, ASTeC/STFC

Probing Death Decisions from Morphogen Gradient Fields

• Application deadline: Saturday 5th April 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Marisa Merino

Process-based model tools for prediction of scour around offshore structural foundations

• Supervisors: Dr Ming Li Dr Yan Zhou

Process-based modelling of long-term morphological impacts from offshore marine renewable energy installations

• Supervisors: Dr Ming Li Wendi Liu (Daresbury Laboratory) Charles Moulinec (Daresbury Laboratory)

Protecting cells from mechanical stress: A novel role of cell-surface receptor LRP1 in extracellular matrix- nuclei communication

• Supervisors: Dr Kazuhiro Yamamoto Dr Riaz Akhtar\n

Protecting cells from mechanical stress: A novel role of cell-surface receptor LRP1 in extracellular matrix- nuclei communication.

• Supervisors: Dr Kazuhiro Yamamoto

Reliable modelling of non-Newtonian sludge flows using novel computational fluid dynamics

• Supervisors: Prof John Bridgeman Prof Eann Patterson Steve Graham

Remote Gait Evaluation for People with Parkinson’s Disease

• Supervisors: Dr Heba Lakany Dr Kris D’Août Dr Antonella Macerollo

Simulating Dynamic Battery Interfaces: In Search of Next Generation Lithium Batteries

• Supervisors: Dr Aaron Finney Prof Laurence Hardwick

Study of early pathological changes in calcified cartilage in osteoarthritis and alkaptonuria

• Application deadline: Friday 10th May 2024
• Supervisors: Dr Juliette Hughes Prof George Bou-Gharios Prof Andrew Pitsillides

Sustainable Biomaterial Formulations for 3D Bioprinting of Gradient Structures

• Supervisors: Dr William Sharratt Dr Esther García-Tuñón Dr Kasia Gurzawska-Comis

Synchrotron X-ray Studies of Energy Materials

• Supervisors: Prof Christopher Lucas Dr Yvonne Grunder

The development and application of metabolomics tools to study human metabolism in health and disease

• Supervisors: Professor WB Dunn Dr H Muhamad-Ali

The effect of low protein diet on the development of the neuromuscular system

• Supervisors: Dr Aphrodite Vasilaki

The evolution of large brains and complex cognition across animal taxa

• Application deadline: Friday 28th March 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Christopher Mitchell

The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in Physical and Cognitive Function (such as sarcopenia and frailty), utilizing clinical, metabolomic, proteomic, and gut microbiota data

• Supervisors: Dr Masoud Isanejad Dr Howbeer Muhamad Ali

Translating protection of cell-surface receptor LRP1 into potential disease-modifying therapies for osteoarthritis.

• Application deadline: Tuesday 11th March 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Kazuhiro Yamamoto Prof George Bou-Gharios

Two-phase modelling of flocculation process due to offshore installations in coastal waters

• Supervisors: Dr Yan Zhou Prof John Bridgeman

Uncovering the mechanochemical signalling inputs that drive gastruloid axial patterning

• Supervisors: Dr David Turner

Understanding immune recognition in oral premalignant disorders (OPMDs)

• Supervisors: Prof Keith Hunter Prof Natalia Savelyeva Prof Christian Ottensmeier Prof Richard Shaw

Understanding the barriers to healthcare for women with chronic pelvic pain

• Supervisors: Dr Selina Johnson Prof Helen Poole Dr Emma Evans

Urokinase-plasminogen activator as a target to block osteoarthritic cartilage destruction

• Supervisors: Dr David Wilkinson Professor George Bou-Gharios Professor Mandy Peffers

Using pre-clinical models of disease to define new targets to slow joint degeneration in osteoarthritis

Vulnerability of coastal energy infrastructure to climate and environmental change.

• Supervisors: Prof Andy Plater Dr Rachel Smedley Dr Charlotte Lyddon

Why do cancers cells re-express meiotic SYCP1 protein?

• Supervisors: Dr Urszula McClurg

3D modelling of subsea jet trenching and its sediment plume impacts

3d printing of nanocomposite drug delivery platforms.

• Application deadline: Wednesday 8th January 2025

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• Funding a PhD
• Studentships are scholarships awarded to PhD students, with funding provided by either a Research Council , university , private body or research charity .
• Most studentships are linked to a specific research project or a field of study .
• Can either be partially funded (covering fees only) or fully funded (covering fees and providing an allowance for living costs – the stipend).
• Universities commonly require candidates to have a 2:1 or 1st class honours degree; a relevant Masters degree may be useful for a successful applicant but not essential.
• Most studentships don’t allow other sources of funding e.g. bursaries or PhD loans.

What Are PhD Studentships?

A studentship is a non-repayable scholarship available to PhD students to support their doctoral studies. At a minimum, all studentships will cover a student’s tuition fee, however they may also cover the student’s living expenses (referred to as a stipend or maintenance grant) depending on the specific type of studentship awarded.

Who Are They Awarded By?

The most common source of PhD funding is through a Research Council, in which a studentship is awarded in the form of a Research Council Grant . In the UK, there are seven Research Councils as listed below:

• Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
• Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
• Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
• Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
• Medical Research Council (MRC)
• Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
• Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Collectively, these councils form part of a government body known as UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) which provide funding to PhD students to advance research. UKRI aims to provide the best environment for research and innovation to thrive by working in collaboration with universities, research organisations, companies, charities and governments.

The second most common source of studentships is directly from universities in the form of scholarships and bursaries . Although not always the case, studentships provided by universities are often linked to a specific project title or field of study and may also be linked at least in part to Research Council funding. This means that you must undertake a PhD project in a specific pre-determined subject area in order to meet the eligibility criteria for funding.

The other source of studentships is through professional bodies (e.g. Institution of Mechanical Engineers) and research charities (e.g. Wellcome Trust and Cancer Research UK). These studentships are known as Cooperative Awards in Science and Engineering (CASE). In nearly all cases, CASE studentships are also linked to a specific project title or field of study.

How Much Funding Can I Receive?

A successful applicant may receive two types of studentships: partially funded and fully funded . Partially funded studentships typically cover the cost of a student’s tuition fees and possibly any associated project costs. This can include aspects such as training courses and travelling for meetings and conferences, though the exact scope of what’s included differs for each studentship.

Although tuition fees vary depending on university, the indicative fee is £4,500/year as stated by the UKRI for UK students.

A fully funded studentship covers the same aspects of a partially funded studentship, however, in addition to this, it also provides a tax-free  maintenance grant to cover the student’s cost of living . This maintenance grant is more commonly referred to as an annual stipend  and looks to provide enough additional funding that the student need not look for part-time work to pay for their living costs whilst undertaking their PhD. It should be noted stipends provided by Research Councils will need to meet a nationally agreed minimum level; for 2021/22, this minimum level has been set as £15,609 . Living costs do of course vary between cities and it’s something you should factor in when planning your budget. Most universities do offer students the opportunity to earn a little extra money (e.g. by teaching undergraduates) to supplement your stipend.

Am I Eligible for a PhD Studentship?

The eligibility requirements differ between studentships, however, most will require the following in order to be eligible for financial support:

• A Bachelors degree with a 2:1 or above
• A relevant Masters degree

There may also be some restrictions which deem you non-eligible for a studentship. These are commonly:

• If you already hold a doctoral degree
• If you receive funding from another source e.g. a doctoral loan

As the requirements differ for each studentship, there may be some further requirements or restrictions in addition to the above. For example, some studentships restrict how many hours of paid employment you can undertake alongside your PhD and some are limited to students fitting certain criteria e.g. coming from a low-income household or being of a certain ethnicity.

Therefore, make sure you read the descriptions of any studentship carefully and in full before making any decisions.

Note: Being eligible for a PhD studentship does not guarantee you one. With exception to a few, all studentships are awarded based on ability, therefore, funding will be awarded to the best PhD applicants applying for the studentships.

UK PhD studentships are now typically only open to UK students , with fewer being available to EU and international students. One of the key reasons for this are the higher tuition fees that students outside the UK will need to pay. Some universities may offer EU/international students studentships if they are able to cover the additional fee costs themselves. However, even if you are an EU student, you still may be limited to only a partially funded studentship meaning only your fees will be covered, so it is important to be clear on what you’re eligible for and the deadline for applications. For further clarification, see the table below:

How Do I Apply for a PhD Studentship?

The application process can be initiated in one of two ways. First, some universities will automatically consider you for a studentship when they receive your application to undertake a PhD. For example, Nottingham Trent University specifies the below as their arrangements:

The NTU Doctoral School will treat your online form as an application form for a place to study for an MPhil/PhD doctoral research degree at Nottingham Trent University, as well as a funding application for the 2020 Nottingham Trent University PhD Studentship Scheme.

Second, some universities will require you to submit a separate funding application form. If you are required to submit a separate application, these are usually made directly to university regardless of the source of the funding body i.e. a Research Council or professional body. This is because although the studentship funding may be provided from a non-academic body, as the academic institute hosting the PhD project, the university will be responsible for assessing candidates and selecting the most suitable one. Be mindful that these may come with a strict application deadline.

If you are required to submit a separate application, you will typically be asked for:

• Your PhD application form
• A research proposal
• A cover letter
• Your references

Upon receiving your application, the PhD supervisor will likely have an informal discussion with you, either by email, over the phone or in person. In some cases, you may be invited in for a formal interview .

Regardless of which of the two situations occurs, the potential supervisor will use the discussion alongside your application to determine whether you should be awarded the PhD programme and studentship. Following their decision, they will get in touch with you to let you know the outcome.

It’s worth noting that in some cases, the potential supervisor may decide that you are suitable to undertake the PhD project but are not the strongest candidate who has applied across all PhDs within their department. If this is the case and the studentship is linked to a research topic as opposed to the specific project title you are applying for, you may be offered the PhD opportunity but not the studentship. If this occurs, you will need to consider your alternative PhD funding options, such as funding it yourself or obtaining a PhD loan, before making your decision.

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The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine is widely recognised as an international leader in basic-to-clinical translational research. Our research centres and institutes provide over 1000 PhD and MSc by research students with an exceptional range of facilities. Furthermore, the vast majority of our academic staff are world leaders in their field, meaning that you'll have the chance to learn from some of the best and brightest minds working in medicine, veterinary medicine and life sciences. 

Each year we offer a large number of studentships to high calibre PhD students interested in scientific research at the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. Browse the videos and links below for more information on how you can pursue funded PhD research at the University of Edinburgh. 

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Why choose us for your phd.

A world-class research environment: Our interdisciplinary Research Centres give students the opportunity to cross boundaries and work on collaborative, cutting-edge research projects. When you study with us, you will work alongside some of the most influential academics in your chosen field and learn about the very latest developments in your subject area. 

We are currently ranked  1 st  in the UK for Veterinary Medicine (for the 5 th year running) and 1 st  for Medicine  (The Guardian Best UK Universities Guide 2022). Our world-leading medical and scientific research was reaffirmed as 'outstanding' by the UK REF2021 results.

Personal and professional development: Undertaking a PhD with us will help you to develop a wide range of skills and attributes, enhancing your capacity to compete in the job market and to achieve your full potential as a scientist.

A supportive community:  Here at Edinburgh you will receive dedicated help from your supervisor and will also be able to benefit from a wide range of support services and facilities.  You can look forward to a warm welcome from all members of our dynamic scientific community.

A vibrant city: Edinburgh is an international city with a rich history and culture. The Scottish capital is regularly voted as one of the most desirable places to live in the world - so why not come and see it for yourself? 

Other doctoral and research opportunities

Visit our research degrees page to explore our other research and doctoral opportunities, including Masters by Research degree programs and Advanced Training for Clinicians (for Dentists, Medics and Vets).

Other funding opportunities

In addition to our funded PhD programmes, we also offer funded PhD projects,  which are usually advertised on Findaphd.com . Information can also be found on each research centre's individual website.

Furthermore, we host students on personal fellowships provided by external funders, University scholarships or their own private funding.

Explore funding opportunities with our scholarship search tool

QS World University Rankings 2024

The University of Edinburgh was recently ranked 22nd in the world, according to the latest QS World University Rankings.

We’re also ranked 8th in the world for veterinary science, 16th in the world for anatomy and physiology and 22nd in the world for medicine.

Our PhD training programmes

• PhDs in Cancer Research - Cancer Research UK Edinburgh Centre
• TRACC Programme CRTF-PhD for Clinicians - Cancer Research UK
• MScs and  PhDs in Cardiovascular Science
• PhDs with Integrated Study in Advanced Care  - Cross college  - application deadline 30th January 2024
• PhDs in Bioscience BBSRC EASTBIO doctoral training partnership  - application   deadline 27th November 2023
• PhDs in Genetics and Molecular Medicine - Human Genetics Unit  - applications open December 2023
• PhDs in Integrative Biomedical Sciences
• PhDs with Integrated study in Precision Medicine  - application deadline 15th January 2024
• PhDs in Translational Neuroscience - Wellcome Trust  - application deadline 4th December 2023 (12pm)
• PhDs with integrated study in One Health Models of Disease - Wellcome Trust  -  application deadline 16th January 2024 (12pm)
• PhDs in Health Data Science - HDRUK-Turing  - applications open 30th October 2023. application deadline 13th December 2023
• Epilepsy Research UK - Doctoral Training Centre
• PhD studentships at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies  
• BBSRC Eastbio R(D)SVS PhD projects  - application deadline 27th November 2023

Students are only accepted for a place following a competitive interview. 

What's on offer?

Our funded PhD programmes provide outstanding students with studentships, world-class teaching and research training at our cutting-edge Research Centres.

The studentships offer eligible candidates a stipend, tuition fees (at the UK/EU rate) and a contribution towards research costs.

Our ‘integrated programmes’ also offer students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge by taking taught courses.

Application process and deadlines

Research centres may advertise funded PhDs at any time of year, depending on availability of funding. Please check individual projects for deadlines.

A number of funded schemes have deadlines in early December, so it is advisable to start your research as soon as possible.

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PhD studentships

Funding for PhD applicants is available from a range of sources on a competitive basis.

Follow the links in the table to find full details regarding eligibility, available finance, application methods and closing dates. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to hear when we have added new studentship opportunities. 

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Phd studentships and doctoral fellowships.

A PhD is a postgraduate research degree, usually lasting three or four years, if undertaken full time. It involves independently conducting original and significant research in a specific field and is normally assessed by a written thesis and oral examination.

Funding options available

Alzheimer’s Research UK: PhD scholarships Funding to undertake a PhD involving biomedical research in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Applications are made by the prospective supervisor. Funding: Stipend plus tuition fees and research/travel costs Duration: 36 months

Alzheimer’s Society: PhD studentships Funding to undertake a PhD involving biomedical research in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Applications are made by the prospective supervisor. Funding: Up to £85,000 (£91,000 for London) Duration: Three years

British Heart Foundation: Non-clinical PhD studentships Funding to undertake a PhD in cardiovascular science. Applications are made by the prospective supervisor. Funding: Stipend, tuition fees, consumables Duration: Three years

British Heart Foundation: Four-year PhD programme Funding for research organisations to provide a PhD studentship programme in cardiovascular research. Career stage: Prospective students should apply to individual research institutions Funding: Student stipend, tuition fees, research consumables Duration: Four years

MRC: Studentships Find out more about how MRC funds and supports PhD students at universities and MRC units, institutes and centres.

National Centre for the Replacement Refinement & Reduction of Animals in Research: PhD studentships Funding to undertake a PhD studentship relevant to any area of medical, biological or veterinary research which supports the development and application of the 3Rs. Funding: Cash-limited award of £30,000 pa (£90,000 total over three years) Duration: 36 months

National Institute for Health Research: Doctoral fellowships Funding to undertake a PhD in an area of NIHR research. Funding: Fully funded including current salary Duration: 36 months with p/t options

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10 PhD scholarships in the UK for international students 2022

With a strong research culture on top of encouraging interdisciplinary research, the UK is a great choice if one wants to pursue a PhD scholarship in an exciting and stimulating environment with many research links. The UK is one of the most popular destinations for many international students with many top-ranked and world-class universities and a welcoming culture as well.

Being a research powerhouse means more access to cutting-edge research facilities, which can go a long way in conducting research during your PhD studies. The UK, however, as a developed Western country, has higher living costs, with some major cities and programmes bearing notoriously expensive price tags.

This can be a heavy burden for international students seeking a UK PhD degree. Fortunately, the UK has a great list of university PhD scholarships that may help you realise your dream.

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Leeds University Business School: International Business Department Scholarship

The International Business Department of the Leeds University Business School is offering up to two PhD scholarships for international applicants; the deadline is Apr. 1, 2022. One of the world’s leading units for international business and among a handful of triple-accredited business schools in the world, this department is well-known for their exceptional research and teaching.

The award is for three years; the last two years are renewable subject to academic performance. The successful recipient will get a maintenance grant worth 15,609 pounds (standard UKRI rate for Session 2021/22).

University of Cambridge: Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Programme

Awarded to a select group of 25 brilliant University of Cambridge PhD students of all disciplines and nationalities, this programme aims to produce graduates who can make a tangible difference to the academic community with their excellent research. The majority will be affiliated with St Catharine’s College; the rest will be distributed among the other colleges. 

Depending on your chosen department, the last deadline is Jan. 6, 2022. The PhD scholarship winners will receive a generous package including the University Composition Fee and a 6,000 pounds personal allowance throughout their studies, an annual stipend of 18,000 pounds and student visa costs.

SOAS University of London CHASE

SOAS University of London is among the world’s top 50 for Arts and Humanities (QS rankings 2021) and is a top 20 UK institution for these same subjects (THE rankings). As part of the Consortium of the Humanities and the Arts South-East England (CHASE) funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, this Doctoral Training Partnership offers up to 56 Arts and Humanities studentships; a limited number is available for international applicants. 

You should first apply to SOAS by Jan. 10, 2022 so that you can work with your proposed supervisor(s) on the CHASE application to submit by Jan. 28, 2022. You can expect to receive a training grant and a stipend as well.

Aston University College of Business and Social Sciences

As a multidisciplinary college in Aston University, Birmingham, the College of Business and Social Sciences is home to researchers from Aston Business School, Aston Law School and the School of Social Sciences and Humanities. Up to six fully-funded PhD studentships are available for application to any of these schools’ programmes – the deadline is Feb. 28, 2022.

You will get full tuition coverage at the international rate plus an annual maintenance grant of 15,840 pounds (2022-23 rate) throughout your three years. You should have obtained a merit for your master’s dissertation besides a first class or second upper class honours degree.

University of St Andrews: Doctoral Scholarship in Biology and Statistics

St Leonard’s Postgraduate College at the University of St Andrews is offering a doctoral scholarship to a suitably qualified student to take up research on developing novel methods for estimating the abundance of breeding grey seals. You will have three co-supervisors, and can choose to matriculate in either Biology or Statistics.

The PhD scholarship covers full tuition fees for up to three and a half years on top of an annual maintenance stipend (the 2021-22 annual rate is 15,609 pounds). You will have access to the free GRADskills training programme as well. 

University of Liverpool: Accounting and Finance Subject Group

This PhD scholarship takes on a slightly different form as a  Graduate Teaching Fellowship (GTF) – the deadline is Jan. 7, 2022. If you have a first or upper second class honours degree plus a distinction for your master’s degree besides being committed to research, this GTF allows you to collect teaching experience together with your PhD studies.

Under the Accounting and Finance Subject Group, you will have the opportunity to complete a teacher training programme offered by the University of Liverpool . A living stipend of 15,609 pounds plus a fee waiver will be awarded to exceptional applicants.

Swansea University: the UKRI CDT in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Advanced Computing

At Swansea University , you can apply for the four-year fully funded opportunity to research upon these broad areas of particle physics and astronomy, biological and health, and mathematical and computer sciences. You will be trained in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and high-performance data analytics.

After training in the first year, you will have several short-term work placements in the second and third years. Besides full tuition fees, you will enjoy a stipend of  15,921 poundsand other allowances; the closing date is Feb. 11, 2022.

University of Exeter – PhD Scholarship

The University of Exeter’s generous funding scheme consists of two funding parts funding – one Research Masters in Economics and then a PhD programme in either Finance or Economics – both at the Business School; you have to apply by Jan. 21, 2022. As part of the scholarship, students have to work as teaching or research assistants for about 180 hours (23 days) a year, which can help enhance your research and education skills.

The funding includes a combined stipend and teaching allowance for 180 hours of 19,000 poundsper year. Students can also apply for additional funding for research, development and conference travel expenses. 

Imperial College London: Chemical Engineering PhD Scholarship

One of the best universities in the UK, Imperial College London has up to 10 fully-funded Chemical Engineering PhD scholarships via the Chemical Engineering Department . You should have a First Class Honours Degree at master’s level in chemical engineering or a related engineering/science field. This scholarship is tenable for 42 months, covering both tuition fees and 21,400 pounds for maintenance.

You should apply by Jan. 31, 2022. If you are successful, you would be asked to select two projects; depending on your supervisor’s agreement, you can be given either your first choice or second one.  

Oxford University – Clarendon Scholarship

The Clarendon Scholarship is one of the most famous PhD scholarships. You do not need to submit a separate application form for this scholarship; when you apply for a Oxford University PhD programme, you automatically qualify to apply for the Clarendon Scholarship.

Your preferred programme at Oxford may have different deadlines but generally, January is the last application deadline to be eligible for this scholarship. This particular PhD scholarship covers full tuition fees and a living stipend of 15,609 pounds (2021-22 rate).

All in all, if you have been planning to pursue your PhD studies in the UK but are short on funds, these scholarships are great choices, and will definitely help you achieve your dream!

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PhD Studentships for October 2024 start

The application deadline for this competition has now passed.

Kingston University has established an international reputation for high quality, innovative research. Our research degree students are a core part of this.

We are again seeking to make a substantial investment in up to 20 new PhD studentships enrolling in late September 2024. These include targeted awards for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students and for Kingston alumni.

We are looking for students with expertise that matches our areas of research excellence. Application for these highly competitive research studentships is now open.

Deadline: Complete applications must be received by the end of day (GMT midnight), Wednesday 6 March 2024. 

More information on the research areas can be found by following the faculty links below:

Kingston School of Art

• Business and Social Sciences
• Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

Learn more about:

• the University's research.
• support available for students with disabilities .

Funding available

There are three different levels of funding available for new students: fully funded, partially funded, and fees only, all at the home fee rate.

• Full-time and Part-time applications are welcome : Funding for part-time study will be pro rata at 50% of the full-time rate.
• Overseas fee-paying candidates: These awards will cover Home fees only. If you are selected for interview you will need to demonstrate that you can fund the difference in fees for each year of your registration. This is currently £11,288 for the academic year 2023/24 and it should be noted that tuition fees increase slightly each year. You would therefore need to find at least £33,864 over the 3 years, plus the yearly increase.

Note that if you were shortlisted for the Techne 2024 funding competition but were unsuccessful you will automatically be considered for these awards.

Fully-funded studentships

Up to 15 awards are available.

Fees: Home tuition fees only for 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time. For 2023/24 this is £4,712 full-time or £2,356 part-time.

Stipend: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time.

The full-time doctoral stipend for 2023/24 is £20,622 per year; levels are likely to rise slightly for the following years but have not yet been confirmed.

Applications for part-time study are welcomed and will receive pro-rata funding for both tuition fees and stipend.

Race Equality studentships

Fully-funded studentships for black, asian and minority ethnic applicants (home students only).

We encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students and have set aside a number of the studentships listed above for applicants who identify as having these ethnic backgrounds. In addition to the funding, there will be a programme of support and mentoring available to you.

Successful applicants will be offered a place on our RISE Research Leadership Academy , which is designed to develop candidates' leadership skills within academia.

Note that these awards are open to Home fee-paying students only.  Read more about who is eligible for home fee status .

To apply, please follow the process listed below and state ‘Race Equality Studentship' at the top of your Studentship Application Statement.

Once we have confirmed the availability of a potential supervisory team, we will offer application and interview support through a faculty mentor who will be a member of academic staff. To access support in advance of submitting your application please email the relevant Research Student Coordinator (listed below) and ask to be put in touch with a mentor in your subject area.

We are also hoping to have current research students with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds available to discuss their experiences with you. If you would like to take up this opportunity, please email [email protected] to arrange an informal online meeting or phone call.

Note that a representative from the Kingston University People of Colour Staff Network will be part of the awarding panel.

Unsuccessful applicants who reach the interview stage will be offered a feedback meeting to assist with future applications.

Watch a video from one of our current award holders, Salema Foot, whose research focuses on the academic lived experiences of Black postgraduate students in the UK.

Read more about Kingston's approach to reducing the degree awarding gap .

Kingston Alumni studentships

At least one of the fully-funded PhD studentships listed above will be awarded to a Kingston Alumni who has completed an undergraduate and/or masters level degree course at Kingston University or its predecessor institutions. Please note 'KU Alumni application' on your Studentship Application Statement.

Partial studentships

Up to 5 awards are available.

Total contribution to fees and stipend: £11,000 per year for three years full-time or £5,500 per year for six years part-time. Payments will be made towards tuition fees and any remaining funds will be paid as a stipend.

Tuition Fees only studentships

Fees: UK Home tuition fees only for 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time.

Awards will cover UK Home tuition fees for three years of full-time study or the part-time equivalent. For 2023/24 this is £4,712 full-time or £2,356 part-time.

• How to apply

If you would like to apply for a Studentship at Kingston University, please follow the steps below.

Academic and administrative staff will be happy to help with queries but please note that they are available during working hours only and some staff work part time, so please give yourself plenty of time to complete the application.

Apply by: Wednesday 6 March 2024 (GMT midnight). Applications received after this time will not be considered.

Eligibility

To apply you must:

• have (or expect to have by 30 September 2024) a postgraduate masters degree or a first/upper second class honours degree (2:1) or equivalent in a subject relevant to the proposed research project. Equivalent professional experience may also be accepted.
• be intending to research in an area that is covered by Kingston University research expertise.
• if you are not from an English-speaking country or have not studied at a UK university before, you must provide proof of Internet-based IELTS at a minimum overall score of 6.5 or 7 (or equivalent qualification). The requirement varies by subject, so please see our English Language Requirements for further details. Note that the qualification must be dated no earlier than 30 September 2021.

Please note that:

• Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Current doctoral students are not eligible to apply.
• Tuition fees will be paid at Home level only for 3 years. Overseas fee-paying students may apply but, if short-listed, will be required to provide evidence of how the remaining part of their fees will be paid.
• You should allow plenty of time to apply. Academic and administrative staff will be happy to help but are not able to answer queries outside the working week; some staff also work part time.

Step 1 – Write a research proposal

You will need to write a research proposal to support your Studentship application. For guidance on how to put together a research proposal, please visit the faculty pages:

• Health, Science, Social Care and Education  (note this faculty accepts applications for projects devised by applicants themselves and specific  pre-approved projects ).
• Engineering, Computing and the Environment  (note this faculty only accepts applications for specific pre-approved projects ).

You may want to discuss your research proposal with potential supervisors before you submit your application.

Please explore our staff profiles to find information on University staff and their research interests.

Advertised projects

If you are applying to an advertised project in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment  or the Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education , when you submit your online application please include a separate document stating the advertised project title and name of supervisor. You do not need to include the full project proposal.

Step 2 – Write a Studentship Application Statement

You must write a Studentship Application Statement and submit it with your online application. The statement should cover the points listed below. Maximum 500 words. Note that you do not also need to include a personal statement, unless you wish to.

Please save your statement as ' KU Studentship Application Statement YOUR NAME ' and attach it to your online application at the point where you are asked to include a personal statement. You do not need to include an additional personal statement.

If you would like to apply for a Race Equality Studentship, or a KU Alumni Studentship, please note this clearly at the top of your statement.

In your Studentship Application Statement, please cover these points:

1. Why do you want to do a PhD?

Signing up for a PhD is a big undertaking. We need to know that you understand the commitment required for research and have a passion for your subject.

2. Why Kingston University?

What makes you keen to study with us at Kingston?

3. Why this subject area?

What is it about the area you have chosen that inspires you?

4. What will be the impact of your research and who will be reading it?

The impact of your research is how it will bring change to the wider society beyond academia (e.g. economy, society, culture, public policy, health, the environment and quality of life – both within the UK and overseas).

Who are the wider audiences for your research, perhaps in professional practice, policy-making, popular culture?

Who do you want to reach with your research?

How might you do so?

5. Your academic and/or professional background

How will your skills and expertise help you successfully complete your research project?

6. What personal qualities do you have that make you suited to PhD research?

For example: resilience and tenacity.

7. Assessment of personal development needs

A PhD is all about training to be a researcher. What knowledge and skills will you need to develop to conduct the proposed research?

How can we support your personal development?

Step 3 – Apply online

You should submit your application, research proposal and Studentship Application Statement online.

Please note , there are different application links for each faculty, so please make sure you use the correct apply link.

Make your application using our online portal

Include with your application:

• Your research proposal or information about your chosen advertised project (see Step 1).
• A KU Studentship Application Statement. Please follow our template and guidance outlined in Step 2. If you do not include this statement your application will not be considered for a studentship.
• Copies of your transcripts and/or degree certificates, or partial transcripts if you have not yet completed the degree (you will be required to provide the originals for verification at a later date).
• English language qualification, if applicable (see above).
• CV, including publications (if relevant).
• As part of the online application, under the Finance heading you will be asked to indicate how you will be paying your fees. Please select 'KU Studentship'.

If you have already applied to Kingston University for October 2024 and wish to be considered for a studentship, please email the appropriate faculty listed below with your application reference number and attach your Studentship Application Statement. Please also complete the Equal Opportunities Form .

Step 4 – Complete the equal opportunities form

Kingston University is committed to ensuring that students are selected on the basis of merit. Completion of the equal opportunities form will help us to ensure that our policies and procedures are effective in avoiding discrimination and promoting equal opportunities in awarding studentships.

Your answers will not affect your application in any way. The information will not be seen by your potential supervisors, your referees, or the reviewers assessing your application.

Complete the equal opportunities form . 

Step 5 – Provide references

References are not required with the application but will be required for shortlisted applicants and must be provided by the applicant before their interview .

Shortlisted applicants will be notified and must ensure references are submitted to the relevant Faculty by 19 April 2024.  The applicant is responsible for ensuring that references are submitted to the relevant Faculty.

Referees should be asked to complete the Reference Form .

Who can provide a reference?

References should be from professional or academic contacts and cannot be from family members or friends. At least one reference should be from someone who knows you from your most recent academic qualification.

Step 6 – Attend an interview

You may be invited to attend an interview as part of your Studentship application.

Applicants invited for interview will be informed as soon as possible after the closing date. If you have not heard from us by 6 April, your application has been unsuccessful.

Need more information?

Please read our Frequently Asked Questions – KU Doctoral Studentships 2024 (Doc) .

Read about our past and current research students and their research projects:

• Research student case studies
• Current research student profiles

For more information about research degree programmes at Kingston University .

For faculty-specific enquiries please contact the relevant Research Student Coordinator listed below.

Visit Kingston School of Art's research webpage for more information.

For enquiries please email the research student coordinator at  [email protected] .

Faculty of Business and Social Sciences

Visit the Faculty's research webpage for more information.

For enquiries please email the research student coordinator at  [email protected] .

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Please see the Faculty's research degree webpage for more information.

For enquiries please email the research student coordinator at  [email protected]

Please visit the Faculty's research degree webpage for more information.

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Phd studentships.

The money involved with universities these days is enough to put anyone off the idea of higher education, but we recommend looking at some of the incentives available.

Bursaries, grants and scholarships exist in all forms of education, and universities definitely push them more to help students that require help.

What are PhD studentships?

A PhD studentship is a highly competitive scholarship for students undertaking a Doctorate degree.

A PhD is a high level qualification people can take after completing a postgraduate degree, like a Master’s degree .

PhD studentships can guarantee a partially or fully funded place on a doctorate project. Most of the time the project has already been confirmed or is pre-determined from their university. The studentship then funds the work.

Who awards PhD studentships?

PhD studentships are mostly awarded by seven research councils based in the UK. They are awarded in the form of Research Council grants, as well as by individual institutions via scholarships and bursaries.

However, many professional bodies, like the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), and The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), fund Doctoral research with universities across the UK.

This also applies to many charities, trusts and foundations; Alzheimer’s Society; Action Medical Research; British Heart Foundation (BHF); British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG); Rosetrees Trust; Diabetes UK; and The Leverhulme Trust.

Try to discuss funding your Doctorate study with a prospective supervisor or tutor at the university, as they can help with maximising your chances of receiving financial support.

What are the seven research councils that fund PhD studentships?

• Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
• Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
• Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC)
• Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
• Medical Research Council (MRC)
• Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
• Science & Technology (STFC)

Are PhD studentships funded by academic bodies?

Not all PhD studentships are funded by Research Councils or academic establishments. Some can be part-funded by any non-academic bodies, like the Cooperative Awards in Science and Engineering (CASE).

These are four-year PhDs and require the student to work at the organisation funding the project for at least three months.

How much can I receive?

Funding, including that offered by trusts, charities, foundations, or universities and professional bodies, provide three years of funding. It is at a similar rate to a fees-only studentship or full studentship funded by the Research Council grant.

One example may be an Imperial PhD studentship including tuition fees for three years and a maintenance grant each year for living expenses. The funding may also include costs associated with the work, such as fieldwork and expenses for attending conferences.

Some universities require you to teach undergraduates during your time, which is an excellent opportunity to obtain vital skills attractive to employers. It is also time-consuming and may include you planning lessons, marking papers and mentoring students as well as conducting your PhD work.

You should assess whether tutoring would affect your research before accepting your place. Also, not all institutions have this as a requirement, so it’s best to check with the university.

What is the difference between a fees-only studentship and a full studentship?

A fees-only PhD studentship covers your tuition fees, plus any associated costs with the project and training. A full PhD studentship is non-repayable, tax-free maintenance grants known as a ‘stipend’, whereas a fees-only studentship may be repayable under certain conditions.

They were known to be worth a minimum of £14,777 - £15,000 which can be used towards living costs, such as rent and bills. However, this could be subject to change and should be checked beforehand.

How competitive are PhD studentships?

PhD studentships are incredibly competitive because there is limited funding for research at the doctorate level. You also should conduct research into what the university and its professors have done and are doing now. If your proposal is the same or similar then they wouldn’t need to fund more work into the same topic.

The application process can also include a lengthy application and an interview.

Am I eligible for a PhD studentship?

The majority of PhD studentships ask for candidates to have an undergraduate bachelors degree with at least a 2:1 or above, plus a relevant master’s degree. They may also ask for professional experience at a master’s level if you do not hold a postgraduate qualification.

Those who already have a PhD are often ineligible, as they’ve obtained a Doctorate already. Some PhD studentships are limited to applicants that fit certain criteria, which may include being from a disadvantaged background, of a certain ethnicity or from a particular country.

How do I apply for a PhD studentship?

They can start at any time of year but tend to start in September, October or January.

The application process can be competitive and lengthy.

Some Doctorate students will be automatically considered for the funding once they are accepted by their university, however, many have to apply separately for PhD funding. Typically these are made directly to the institution, like KCL PhD studentships would see candidates apply to King’s College London .

Even PhD studentships from charities, foundations and trusts, Research Councils and professional bodies, would see students apply via the university.

During the application, you may be asked for your PhD application form, a cover letter, a research proposal and your references. After the university reviews your application you might be invited to attend an interview.

Throughout the PhD studentship application process, the educational establishment will scrutinise and investigate what you’d bring to the institution. This will also change on a case-by-case basis, as Plymouth University PhD studentship interviews will ask different questions than Bristol PhD studentships.

Universities may look for the quality of research, and how it connects to current research in the field and at the institution, and your academic qualifications. They may reflect on whether your proposal will contribute towards Research Excellence (a system that assesses research at universities).

How do I increase my chances of getting a PhD studentship?

Universities will use your application and previous work as an example of what you can achieve during your PhD studentship.

Ensure you proofread your application before sending it off, by asking either a friend or family member to read through it.

Choose your referees carefully, people who will speak highly of you, such as a previous tutor who admired your work.

Discuss your draft application with a relevant academic, maybe someone who currently works at the university you are interested in.

Explain why your work is unique and innovative, and why it is relevant to the institution you are applying to. Have they conducted research in the field beforehand or will your work progress their previous work?

Lastly, follow the funding body’s guidance on word counts and how your application should be formatted. If you ignore this then it won’t work in your favour.

Tips for applying for a PhD studentship

• Check the details of the funding - project funding can vary, from the amount of financial support given to the types of projects they offer the support to.
• Check additional duties that may be required - from teaching seminars to participating in conferences.
• Understand the application requirements - universities will have different requirements for their studentship applications, including content, format and word count.
• Survey the field - Map out the individual topics within the field to decide what the exact focus of your proposal will be. It will also show what has already been heavily explored and show what needs more exploration.
• Contact supervisors - contacting supervisors before submitting an application can provide you with much-needed advice before you send it off. You can also see if it ‘fits’ with the university’s current research area.
• Plan the time and preparation you’ll need - writing the application isn’t easy, especially if you’re no longer in full-time education with access to a library and online resources.
• Make your proposal specific - ensure it is structured enough that the university can read and follow the proposal. It will also show you are already involved and understand your own project.
• Sell yourself - It’s similar to a job, where you apply and may be interviewed and have to sell yourself on why they would want you to conduct research at their university.

Are there PhD studentships for international students in the UK?

Similar to distance learning and Open University PhD studentships, funding for international students is less likely, but it isn’t impossible.

International students should seek guidance from the university they are applying to before making their application to find out what studentships are available.

For EU members, there may be limited (or no) studentships available, and the application may require additional information, such as passports or documentation.

For international students outside of the EU, if the university of your choice doesn’t offer PhD studentships it’s also worth looking at institutions in your own country. There are other options, such as the Department of Education and the British Council who have few studentships available in various countries so they’re worth looking into.

Further, there may be universities that do offer funding for students from abroad, like Wellcome trust PhD studentships. Wellcome Trust has been known to provide financial support to those who studied for their first degree in the UK, regardless of nationality.

If you find the university says EU/EEA (European Economic Area) only, it is worth getting in touch as there could be clauses that allow you to apply anyway.

Can you have a PhD loan and a studentship?

Those seeking to study for a PhD can apply for a student loan from the government, but you can’t have a PhD studentship too. The eligibility is actually the same as funding handed out by the Research Councils.

Also, you can’t ever receive a doctoral loan once you have received Research Council funding, however, you can switch from a government loan to a studentship, provided you cancel the loan as soon as you’re granted a PhD studentship.

Students could apply for a doctoral loan as a ‘backup’ if they don’t find a studentship before their PhD starts.

What other PhD funding is available?

If you find your application has been unsuccessful that doesn’t mean your journey to a PhD stops there.

Other funding is available, including PhD loans, scholarships and bursaries, Research Council grants, employer sponsorships and even crowdfunding.

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Please ensure you include all required supporting documents at the time of submission, as incomplete applications may not be considered.

Application Deadlines

For consideration in internal funding competitions, you must submit your completed application by 19 January 2024.

If you are applying for or have secured external funding (for example, from an employer or government) or are self-funding, you must submit your application before the below deadline to be considered. You will not be able to apply after this date has passed.

• For September 2024 entry: 30 June 2024

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Programme overview.

• We're ranked in the top ten universities in the UK for Education (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022).
• Learn with research-active experts in the field of education and work with highly diverse cohorts of students and staff.
• Contribute to improvements in the overall wellbeing of students, their families and communities throughout the world through research.

The University holds regular open days, where you will have the opportunity to tour the campus and find out more about our facilities and programmes. On this day, you will find out more about the School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED) and meet academic and admissions staff who will be able to answer any questions you have.

For more information, see Open days.

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2024, the tuition fees are as follows:

• PhD (full-time) UK students (per annum): £6,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): £21,500
• PhD (part-time) UK students (per annum): £3,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): £10,750

Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.

Your fees will cover the cost of your study at the University, as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision, examinations and graduation (excluding graduation robe hire).

Payment of tuition fees will also entitle you to membership of The University of Manchester library, the Students' Union and the Athletic Union.

Scholarships/sponsorships

There are a range of scholarships, studentships and awards to support both UK and overseas postgraduate researchers, details of which can be found via the links below.

To apply University of Manchester funding, you must indicate in your application the competitions for which you wish to be considered. The deadline for most internal competitions, including School of Environment, Education and Development studentships is 19 January 2024.

All external funding competitions have a specified deadline for submitting the funding application form and a separate (earlier) deadline for submitting the online programme application form, both of which will be stated in the funding competition details below.

For more information about funding, visit our funding page to browse for scholarships, studentships and awards you may be eligible for.

• ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP) PhD Studentships - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
• School of Environment, Education and Development Postgraduate Research Studentships 2024 Entry - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
• China Scholarship Council - The University of Manchester (CSC-UoM) Joint Scholarship Programme - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
• Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships 2024 Entry
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (High Income Countries)
• Humanities Doctoral Academy Humanitarian Scholarship 2024 Entry
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (Least Developed Countries and Fragile States)
• President's Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Awards - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
• School of Environment, Education and Development Enhancing Racial Equality (SERE) Studentship - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry

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You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at The University of Manchester, including our Degree Regulations and Complaints Procedure, on our regulations website .

Ph.D Scholarships UK - Ph.D Funding UK 2024-2025

If you want to take your Ph.D program in UK but you need financial support, below is a list of available Ph.D scholarships for International students in UK  2024-2025. These Ph.D grants uk are made available by universities in UK

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University Of Birmingham PhD Scholarship for Black British Researchers 2024

The PhD will provide a unique opportunity to engage with an under-researched collection of African art at the University of Birmingham (UoB), a discrete collection that is part of Research and Cultural Collections (RCC) - a university museum holding full Museum Accredited status from Arts Council En

Published: 2024-04-02 Type: PhD Study in: Birmingham Deadline: January 1, 1970

City Law School PhD Law Scholarships for Black British Researchers 2024

The City Law School is offering a full-time, three-year doctoral scholarships (entry in September 2024) specifically addressed to Black British applicants. Applications are invited from exceptional and ambitious graduates wishing to pursue cutting-edge research in any of the School's key rese

Published: 2024-03-28 Type: PhD Study in: London Deadline: April 1, 2024

University of Sussex Peter Carpenter Africa Climate Scholarship for African PhD Students 2024

This prestigious fully-funded PhD Peter Carpenter Climate Change scholarship is awarded to African citizens with top level academic qualifications. The PhD programme is hosted within the Climate Science and Society Research (CSSR) group in the Department of Geography, where there is a v

Published: 2024-03-28 Type: PhD Study in: Brighton Deadline: April 15, 2024

University of Kent Law School PhD Research Studentship in UK 2024

This studentship is offered by Kent Law School in association with the UKRI-funded Future Leaders Fellowship project led by Dr Connal Parsley, “The Future of Good Decisions: an Evolutionary Approach to Human-AI Government Administrative Decision-Making”. The project will take a new appro

Published: 2024-03-05 Type: PhD Study in: London Deadline: March 31, 2024

Newcastle University PhD Studentship in Skeletal Muscle (UK) 2024

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and talented individual to join our team. Our prior studies have revealed intriguing structural changes in patients with mitochondrial myopathy, a condition characterised by mitochondrial dysfunction. Specifically, we have observed an increased

Published: 2024-02-26 Type: PhD Study in: Newcastle upon Tyne Deadline: April 30, 2024

University of Kent Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Scholarship for PhD Students 2024

The University of Kent is pleased to offer four EPSRC studentships starting in September 2024 to exceptional students undertaking PhD study in the following schools on a full-time basis: School of Physics and Astronomy School of Chemistry and Forensic Sciences School of Computing School

Published: 2024-02-22 Type: PhD Study in: London Deadline: March 24, 2024

University of Southampton Horizon Europe Fee Waivers for Postgraduate Students 2024

The University of Southampton is introducing a new programme to support the reassociation of the UK with the Horizon Europe programme, and the University strategy to grow the international diversity of its doctoral cohort. The University will apply a fee waiver - equivalent to the diffe

Published: 2024-02-20 Type: PhD Study in: Southampton Deadline: Not Specified

University Of Portsmouth PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Narcissus 2024

This Ph.D. project explores the rarely studied area of corona structures in Narcissus flowers, highlighting the striking species-to-species variation. To solve the puzzles surrounding corona development, the research combines cooperative efforts, high-throughput DNA sequencing, developmental genetic

Published: 2024-02-16 Type: PhD Study in: Portsmouth Deadline: March 1, 2024

Newcastle University Konishi Foundation Scholarship for PhD Students 2024

The Konishi Foundation Scholarship provides support to an excellent candidate who wishes to pursue a PhD in Politics in topics related to East Asian politics within the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology at Newcastle University. For purposes of this call, East Asia includes China, Hong Kong

Published: 2024-02-16 Type: PhD Study in: Newcastle upon Tyne Deadline: February 19, 2024

King’s College CMCI London African Music PhD Scholarship 2024

The researcher will be based in the Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries (CMCI),  King’s College London and co-supervised by Professor Roberta Comunian (Professor of Creative Economies in the Department of Culture, Media & Creative Industries) and&n

Published: 2024-02-15 Type: PhD Study in: London Deadline: March 19, 2024

King’s College London Afro Beats And Afro Bytes: PhD Studentship for African Students 2024

The researcher will be based in the Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries (CMCI),  King’s College London and co-supervised by Professor Roberta Comunian (Professor of Creative Economies in the Department of Culture, Media & Creative Industries) and Dr Eka

Published: 2024-02-13 Type: PhD Study in: London Deadline: March 19, 2024

Newcastle University AHRC-funded PhD Studentship in Early Modern Studies 2024

Interested in early modern books, print culture and politics? This project investigates how the early modern English state used the book trade guild known as the Stationers’ Company to censor publications.  You will work with the Stationers’ Company’s extensive archive (in

Published: 2024-02-12 Type: PhD Study in: Newcastle upon Tyne Deadline: February 28, 2024

Newcastle University Overseas Research Scholarships (NUORS) for International PhD Students 2024 entry

Newcastle University is committed to offering support to the very best international students hoping to pursue a programme of research. We are pleased to offer a small number of University funded NUORS awards for outstanding international students who apply to commence PhD studies in any subject in

Published: 2024-02-08 Type: PhD Study in: Newcastle upon Tyne Deadline: May 10, 2024

Newcastle University Overseas Research Scholarships (NUORS) 2024 entry

Published: 2024-02-07 Type: PhD Study in: Newcastle upon Tyne Deadline: May 10, 2024

University of Bristol Black Heritage PhD Scholarships 2024

We welcome applications for full scholarships to postgraduate research programmes starting in 2024. As part of our commitment to the Black community, the University of Bristol has launched a number of postgraduate research scholarships exclusively for students of Black heritage for 2024/25 entry.

Published: 2024-02-02 Type: PhD Study in: Bristol Deadline: February 27, 2024

University of Leeds Business School Marketing Department Scholarship 2024

Doctoral research students in marketing will develop the ability to pursue research that advances the frontiers of the marketing discipline and solves business and marketing problems using advanced research tools and techniques. They will learn how to derive implications from their research results

Published: 2024-01-23 Type: PhD Study in: Leeds Deadline: April 26, 2024

University Of Manchester Dean's Doctoral Scholarship Award 2024

These scholarships are open to all nationalities and across all research areas, and will be of interest to students of the highest calibre who have the commitment and desire to work on challenging research projects in a world leading research environment.  

Published: 2024-01-18 Type: PhD Study in: Manchester Deadline: March 31, 2024

Regent's University London PhD Progression Scholarship 2023

Regent's PhD Progression Scholarships reward the loyalty of undergraduate students or taught postgraduate students who progress to enrol on a PhD degree with us. It's our way of saying thank you.  

Published: 2024-01-18 Type: PhD Study in: London Deadline: Not Specified

University of Edinburgh 2023 Informatics Global PhD Scholarship

If you have a strong academic record of accomplishment at undergraduate or Masters level, and are highly motivated to pursue a PhD programme in the School of Informatics at The University of Edinburgh, you could be selected to receive a full PhD scholarship.  Applicants who submit a programm

Published: 2024-01-12 Type: PhD Study in: Edinburgh Deadline: April 26, 2024

University of Edinburgh Law School & Cameron PhD Scholarship to Study In UK, 2024

Edinburgh Law School offers a number of full PhD studentships, one of which is provided through a generous bequest from alumnus Ewen Cameron in his name. These scholarships will pay tuition fees and an annual stipend in line with UKRI rates (approximately £18,662 per annum). The stipend wil

Published: 2024-01-11 Type: PhD Study in: Cardiff Deadline: February 1, 2024

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We're here to help you, whether you are in the discover, focus or action phase of your career journey., apply now for phd studentships starting october 2024.

The Centre for Research in Science, Technology and Mathematics Education (CRESTEM) are pleased to announce that they are recruiting 2-3 PhD studentships to start in October 2024. Applications are open now, and you have until the 9th April to apply!

Ros Driver Studentship in Science Education

The Rosalind Driver Scholarship Fund was set up in honour of Professor Driver’s research concerning students’ ideas in science, carried out at Leeds University and King’s College London. The fund was endowed with the purpose of supporting the advancement of research in science education. This predominantly takes the form of funding the fees and stipend for one or two PhD studentships per year within CRESTEM.

This is a 3.5 years stipend of 20,000 pa and fees (home level) paid.

Eligibility criteria

Open to all nationalities. Essential criteria that candidates will need to demonstrate include:

• A good (2:1 or 1st class) honours degree
• High merit/distinction at Masters level (or equivalent qualification) in the social sciences/ education or a related field (including some research experience);
• Recent experience of formal or informal learning settings
• A commitment to social justice and equitable access to education

How to apply

To apply please go to:  https://myapplication.kcl.ac.uk/

Bernard Dawson Studentship in Chemistry Education

The Bernard Dawson Scholarship Fund was set up to support chemistry education research. Dr Bernard Dawson was an academic in chemistry education at King’s and pioneered new approaches to science teaching. The fund was set up by Dr Dawson to support chemistry education PhD scholarships at King’s.

This is a 3.5 years stipend of 20,000pa and fees (home level) paid.

International students are also eligible to apply, but please note they would be required to pay the excess for the international fees. Part-time applications are also welcome.

Please see the Scholarships in CRESTEM page for more details about both opportunities.

Interested candidates are also welcome to contact prof Heather King for an informal conversation at: [email protected].

The deadline for both applications is 9th April 2024.

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Q&a session - bcu 2024 vice chancellor’s inaugural phd studentship scheme.

Birmingham City University is delighted to launch the first phase of its Vice Chancellor’s Inaugural PhD studentship scheme.

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About this event.

Birmingham City University is delighted to launch the first phase of its Vice Chancellor’s Inaugural PhD studentship scheme, which is offering 20 fully funded doctoral studentships.

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If you would like to discuss this scheme or your application in more detail, we'll be available to answer your questions at our online information sessions. Each information session will incorporate a brief presentation followed by a Q&A.

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Please register to attend one of the following sessions.

• Tuesday 16 April 2024 - 10-11am
• Tuesday 23 April 2024 - 10-11am

Once you have registered, you will receive (by email) a link to an MS Teams meeting.

We look forward to meeting you!

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PhD student James Madeley awarded Internet Society fellowship

Computer Science PhD student James Madeley will spend the next six months working on an exciting project with the Internet Society after being awarded a fellowship.

Computer Science PhD student James Madeley recently celebrated success after being awarded the Pulse Research Fellowship from the Internet Society.

James, who studied his bachelor's degree in Computer Science and is currently in the third year of his doctoral degree, both at Loughborough University, will be working with the Internet Society Pulse Research team to develop his project titled: LocalViz: Measuring and Visualizing Internet Traffic Locality.

Talking about the announcement, James said: "I was thrilled to find out that I was awarded the fellowship. The Internet Society does a lot of great work, so being able to take part in research working towards their 50/50 Vision is an exciting prospect."

James' project will focus on measuring how much internet traffic remains in the country it originates from. He will aim to measure how much traffic a country produces, where this traffic goes, and how the results can be clearly communicated. James explains that this is key because local traffic is cheaper, faster, and leads to improved resilience.

He added: "For example, if you are accessing government or news websites from your own country, it makes sense to go direct to the data, rather than sending the data across expensive international links to end up back in the country you started from. This is easily done in countries with lots of infrastructure but can be very challenging in countries that are less developed. Understanding the current state of traffic is a key step towards increasing locality for countries that need it most."

James said he is excited to be working on a project that aligns with Loughborough's strategic theme of creating 'vibrant and inclusive communities' and its overall strategy of ' Creating Better Futures. Together. '

James explains: "My project fits perfectly within this strategy, aiming to deliver meaningful and impactful research that can go on to provide global benefits. Understanding the current state of traffic on the Internet is crucial to shaping how it develops and, although a six-month fellowship is only a small part of the bigger picture, Loughborough is a fitting place to start such a journey."

James hopes to publish at least one academic paper during his fellowship and will provide updates through blog posts as the project progresses, as well as creating measurement tools and a visualisation platform that can be used by the Internet Society for their longer-term research goals.

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