Around 150 PhD Studentships: Around 150 entry awards available to outstanding applicants each year. 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. Download our comprehensive guide to PhD study.
Summary Table:
| Funding Opportunity | Subject Area | Application Deadline | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPSRC Mathematics for our Future Climate Centre for Doctoral Training | Mathematics | Applications are considered on an ongoing basis | Open to applicants worldwide |
| ESRC SEDarc Doctoral Training Partnership (social sciences) – Advanced Data Skills Studentships | Agri-food Economics | Development Studies | Architecture and Built Environment |
| PhD Studentship in Pharmacology: Pharmacological effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on mesenchymal stem cells in endometriosis | School of Chemistry | Food and Pharmacy – Department of Pharmacy | 31 May 2024 |
| PhD Studentship in Physiology and Pharmacology: Investigating the Therapeutic Potential of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Cardiac Fibrosis | School of Chemistry | Food and Pharmacy – Department of Pharmacy | 31 May 2024 |
| PhD Studentship in Biological Mass Spectrometry – Developing the next generation of MALDI mass spectrometry | School of Chemistry | Food and Pharmacy – Department of Chemistry | 31 May 2024 |
| PhD Studentship in Law and/or Criminology | School of Law | 31 May 2024 | Open to applicants worldwide |
| AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) studentship – Navigating Networks and Developing Practice: People and Biography in the British Museum Collection Database | Department of Classics | 10 June 2024 | Open to applicants worldwide |
| Graduate Teaching Assistant/PhD studentship: Investigating Neuropeptide Signalling From Synthesis to Survival | Biomedical Sciences | Biological Sciences | 14 June 2024 |
| Marie S. Curie Doctoral Network PhD studentship: Significance of acari as location and time makers of buried corpses and mass graves | Evolutionary Biology | Biological Sciences | 21 June 2024 |
| PhD Studentship: Understanding the mechanisms behind co-linkage of antimicrobial and heavy resistance genes in pathogenic bacteria from livestock in the UK | Biomedical Sciences | Biological Sciences | 24 June 2024 |
| PhD Studentship: In Organic & Polymer Chemistry – Self-Immolative Polymeric Sensors | School of Chemistry | Food and Pharmacy – Department of Chemistry | 28 June 2024 |
Study Area: Various subject areas including Mathematics, Pharmacology, Physiology, Law, Biological Mass Spectrometry, and more.
Scholarship Description: PhD studentships offer numerous opportunities for outstanding applicants each year. Funding is available from diverse sources on a competitive basis.
Eligibility: Eligibility criteria vary depending on the specific scholarship. Some are open to applicants worldwide, while others are limited to candidates from the UK/Republic of Ireland or specific regions.
Required Documents: Required documents may include academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, research proposals, and any additional materials specified by the scholarship provider.
How to Apply: Application procedures differ for each scholarship. Applicants are encouraged to follow the provided links for detailed information on eligibility, available finance, and application methods.
Last Date: Application deadlines vary for each scholarship opportunity. Be sure to check the specific closing dates and submit your application before the deadline.
Now, seize this opportunity to advance your academic journey with these prestigious PhD studentships!
1/2 – Funded PhDs currently open for applications:
- Maths for our Future Climate – ongoing
- Social Sciences Advanced Data Skills – 20 May
- Pharmacy CBD x2 – 31/05
- Law/Criminology – 31/05
