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.

Improving livestock resilience by understanding the role of the microbiome in viral infection progression and antibiotic resistance (FoodBioSystems DTP)

Funding information:

FoodBioSystems DTP studentships are predominantly open to students with established UK residency. Although international students (including EU countries) can apply, due to funding rules no more than 30% of the projects can be allocated to international students. The funding will include a tax free stipend and support for tuition fees at the standard UK rate (in 2021/2022 this is a minimum of £15,609 per year and £4500 per year respectively). There will also be a contribution towards research costs.

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Design and fabrication of energy scavenging thin film materials

Funding information:

Full UK tuition fees covered for 3 years. Stipend at £15,609 p.a. (2021/22). Personal Computer (provided by the department).

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Coronavirus regulation of cellular antiviral responses and cross species transmission

Funding information:

This is a 3.5 year fully funded studentship open to UK nationals. Funding includes a minimum annual stipend of £15,609 plus a cost of living top-up allowance of £2,200 per annum. Pirbright Institute subsidised student housing will be offered.

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A novel ventilation-pollution nexus framework for offsetting carbon by smart indoor spaces

Funding information:

The studentship funding covers academic fees for UK students. International candidates can be considered for a full fee waiver if they have exceptional academic credentials with prior research publications. International candidates can also apply on the basis of paying the difference between the home and overseas fees by their own means. You will also receive a standard EPSRC stipend of £15,609 per annum to cover your living expenses. Additional funding will be made available to present your work at a conference and for project-related costs.

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FoodBioSystems Doctoral Training Partnership studentships for 2022

Funding information:

Funding is for the full 48 months of the studentship.Stipend: £15,609 per annum with annual increases for inflation.Fees: Studentship fees are covered for UK /EU citizens only. Up to 30% of the studentships may be awarded to international students. For international FoodBioSystems DTP studentships based at the University of Surrey, the University will be covering the difference in the UK/Republic of Ireland fees and International Fees for international UKRI funded students.

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Filling the fibre gap: functional and metabolic potential of high amylose wheat (FoodBioSystems DTP)

Funding information:

The studentships are predominantly open to students with established UK residency. Although international students (including EU countries) can apply, due to funding rules no more than 30% of the projects can be allocated to international students.The funding will include a tax free stipend and support for tuition fees at the standard UK rate (in 2021/2022 this is a minimum of £15,609 per year and £4500 per year respectively). There will also be a contribution towards research costs.

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