UCL EPSRC Landscape Award (UELA): The UCL EPSRC Landscape Award (UELA) is offering 50 fully-funded four-year studentships for the academic year 2026-27. This opportunity is available for both Home and International students with a start date of 01-Oct-2026. The program aims to attract high-caliber doctoral candidates in various research areas relevant to the EPSRC.
Designation
PhD Studentship
Research Area
- Diverse fields aligned with the EPSRC priorities
- Interdisciplinary projects available (collaborative opportunities with external partners)
Location
University College London (UCL), London, UK
Eligibility/Qualification
- Open to both Home and International fee status students
- International candidates are subject to a cap of 15 students (30% of total)
- Must meet UCL’s academic entry requirements and specific departmental criteria
- Applicants may require an official fee status assessment by UCL admissions
Job Description
Successful candidates will:
- Conduct original research that contributes to their chosen project
- Be supervised by leading academics in their respective fields
- Submit their thesis within the funded period (maximum of 4 years)
- Participate in professional development courses and opportunities
How to Apply
- Application Portal: Expected to open by the end of October 2025.
- Application Parts:
- Part A: Personal data and intended study mode (once)
- Part B: Online template for CV and academic qualifications (once)
- Part C: Specific application for each project (up to 5 projects)
- Part D: References from two nominated referees
- Deadline for Submission: All parts must be submitted by 13:00 UK time on Monday, 05 January 2026.
Last Date to Apply
Monday, 05 January 2026 at 13:00 UK time.






