Studentships

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.

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Investigating tick-borne flavivirus persistent infection in tick cells

Funding information:

A stipend (£18,622 for 2023-24) and tuition fees covered for 3.5 years.

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Preclinical vaccine development against infections by Escherichia coli: a comprehensive One Health approach

Funding information:

Covers fees and stipend (the stipend for 2023-24 is £18,622) for 3.5 years and £18,000 (£6,000/year for 3 years) towards project costs. This PhD is partially supported by philanthropic funding.

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Effect of chemical degradation and formulation stability on viscoelastic relaxation processes

Funding information:

Fully funded for UK fees. Stipend of £18,622 (subject to review) and University of Surrey fees met for duration of studentship.

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Advanced time history analysis of monopile and gravity-based foundations of offshore wind turbines under extreme loading conditions

Funding information:

International tuition fee and UKRI standard stipend of £18,622 Research training support grant of £1,500 Funding from RENEW RISK.

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Dual PhD studentship: University of Surrey School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Hotel and Tourism Management

Funding information:

Successful candidates will have a fee waiver for the 3 years of their PhD and a stipend equivalent to the amount allocated for VC studentship awardees at Surrey.

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GSA PhD studentship

Funding information:

Funding will cover University tuition fees at the UK rate and a stipend at the standard UKRI rate (£18,622 per year for 2023-24).

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PhD studentships in mathematics

Funding information:

Each PhD studentship is fully-funded, including fees and a tax-free stipend, at UKRI studentship rates covered for the duration of 3 to 4 years for UK candidates. International candidates are welcome to apply but will need to cover the difference between the UK and overseas fees.

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Investigating the role of sheep and goat in interspecies transmission of pestiviruses in cattle and pig populations in the UK

Funding information:

Funding will cover University tuition fees at the UK/home rate and a stipend for three and half years at RCUK levels (£18,622 per year).

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China Scholarship Council-Surrey Awards

Funding information:

Successful candidates will receive full cover of their tuition fee for overseas students for a duration of up to 48 months. Successful candidates will also receive a stipend as prescribed by the Chinese government, and international round trip air fare between China and the UK.

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