The University of Reading announces a range of international PhD studentships for highly qualified applicants. These studentships offer financial support for research within diverse fields, including the sciences, life sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, and Henley Business School, commencing in September 2025.
Designation
International PhD Studentships
Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Areas | Science, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Henley Business School |
| Location | University of Reading, Reading, UK |
| Tuition Fees | International rate |
| Training & Development | £1,000 per annum allowance |
| Stipend | £19,237 per annum (for on-campus students) |
| Duration | Up to 4 years (full-time), 6 years (part-time) |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must apply for a place on a PhD programme at the University of Reading for study based at Reading or remote/distance learning.
- Students wishing to study off-campus are only eligible for tuition fees and training/development allowance (not stipend).
Description
The International PhD Studentships at the University of Reading provide crucial financial support and training opportunities for aspiring researchers. The studentships cover tuition fees at the international rate, a generous training and development allowance of £1,000 annually, and for full-time students studying on-campus, a subsistence grant (stipend) equivalent to the UKRI minimum stipend. The awards are valid for a maximum duration of four years for full-time studies and six years for part-time studies.
How to Apply
- Contact Your School/Department: Verify that your proposed research topic can be supervised by your chosen School/Department.
- Apply for Admission: Submit an application for admission to a PhD programme via the online admissions portal. Indicate “International Research Studentship Competition” in the funding section of your application.
- Complete the Studentship Application Form: Fill out the International PhD Studentship Application Form; this ensures your School is aware of your interest in applying for the studentship.
Note: After the application deadline, an internal selection process will occur within Schools, nominating two candidates for the main competition.
Last Date to Apply
Monday, January 6, 2025
For further inquiries, please reach out to the Doctoral Studentships Officer at the University of Reading.
