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.
Funding will cover University tuition fees at the UK/EU rate for three years and a stipend for three years at RCUK levels. The PhD studentship is expected to commence in July 2025.
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.
Full tuition fee waiver p.a. (Home Students only) and stipend at above UKRI rates p.a. (currently at £20,780 for 2025/26 academic year, increasing in line with inflation).
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).
Funding covers a stipend of £20,000 pa (tax free) and UK “home” tuition fees for 3.5 years. Funding is available to cover travel, conferences, and consumables.
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.
