Browse our frequently updated list of funded studentships open for applications. You may also be eligible to apply for other funding opportunities offered by the Doctoral College.
UK or international fees covered for the full duration of the programme (MRes+PhD). A yearly stipend (for 2024-25 entry, £20,780 + £2460 (for teaching duties)). In addition, the funding also provides a yearly research allowance of £750 for research expenses and travel to conferences. Additional generous funds are available for periods of research visits abroad, and other research expenses (beyond the personal research allowance).
This award will cover the UK tuition fees (or internal tuition fees for exceptional international candidates) and provides a stipend at the UKRI rate for a period of 3.5 years. The stipend (Tax-free maintenance payment based on the UKRI minimum rate) is £20,780 from 1 October 2025.50% of the award will be contributed by Silveray, the industrial partner. Silveray will contribute and additional £2.5k p.a. for consumables, travel and research expenses to conduct the activity.
This project is funded via the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award scheme. Tuition fees (UK and International) are fully covered and an annual stipend commensurate with the UKRI rate provided (£20,780 for 2025/26). Further, a research training support grant of £3,000 will be available.
Fully funded 4 year studentship (48 months of full-time study) covers home or international tuition fees, maintenance at UKRI base levels (£20,780 for 2025/26) and £10,000 to support the individual student’s research and training needs.
UK home tuition fees (paid directly to the Institution)
Tax-free maintenance payment (based on the UK Research and Innovation – UKRI’s minimum rate) – current amount for 2025-2026 is £20,780 per year
Enhanced supplement of £4,000 per year.
UKRI standard stipend (£19,237 p.a. 2024/25 rates)
Full home or O/S tuition fees (as applicable)
Research, training and support grant of up to £3,000 over the project.
