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Funded PhD research programmes 2025 UK

The University of Brighton regularly invites applicants for fully-funded PhD studentships across all its disciplines. 

These allow motivated, high-calibre applicants for research degrees to join our thriving academic community and contribute to our rich and innovative research environment. 

Our processes also often allow us to support promising candidates for applications to external funders and we regularly welcome self-funded applicants to programmes across all disciplines.

Please visit our PhD funding advice page  for current offers or see below for further general advice about applying for a funded PhD in the UK. 

Visit our PhD disciplinary programme lists

What UK PhD studentships are available ?

Depending on the discipline area, applicants for postgraduate research study may be:

• applying to work on specific, defined research projects
• applying to work with an academic department or individual with specific interests
• or applying with a self-identified research topic proposal.

When available, studentships are open to home and international students and will be given to candidates who best fulfil the promise outlined by these academic departments.

Students may like to review the funding opportunities listed at the foot of the page or visit our  PhD funding advice page  . 

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Can you be a researcher? Professor Bhavik Patel reassures applicants of all backgrounds that they can study for a PhD and aim for a research career. 

How do I apply for a PhD studentship?

When funding schemes are open, the application will usually involve:  

• submitting a full application through the university's PhD application portal; you will upload your research proposal as part of this process.
• The submission will typically require two references, academic qualifications, a proposed project approach and a personal statement.
• Shortlisted applicants are likely to be invited for interview.

Please note, funding schemes are only open at specific times of year. Applications for funding outside of these timeframes will not be considered. See our  PhD funding opportunities page  for details of any current funding calls.

What does PhD funding include?

The funding for the PhD usually covers the full fee and a stipend at the UKRI rate plus an allowance of £1,500 per year for researcher training for three years (or part-time equivalent). 

Successful candidates benefit from expert supervisory teams, a programme of postgraduate researcher development workshops and membership of specialist, interdisciplinary research centres and groups. There will be introductions to a network of relevant researchers, careers advice and opportunities for interaction within and beyond the university. Through this, our PhD students have the best start possible towards ambitious careers that make use of their research degrees.

The University of Brighton fosters research careers and will provide doctoral training, attentive and expert supervision and access to world-class laboratories and equipment. 

We are renowned as a leading applied university, with pioneer academics in disciplines from sport science to design history and applied science research that translates efficiently to the global challenge of worldwide health and wellbeing. Our strategy of 'practical wisdom' leads to real-world partnerships and beneficiaries across all disciplines while the development of community-university partnership practices have placed us among the best universities for many aspects of co-produced research and innovation.

We pride ourselves on the ways we work in partnership with those outside higher education, across the European Union and internationally. Through our research collaborations we work with a wide range of universities, both internationally and with universities in the UK. We are also founding members of two UKRI Doctoral Training Partnerships which, this year, are dealt with outside our University of Brighton studentship offer. We learn constantly from our involvement in these, and our rich resources are offered across all doctoral research programmes.

Recently the University of Brighton celebrated its performance in the Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) and the Knowledge and Exchange Framework (KEF2023). Over 87 per cent of our submitted impact case studies in REF2021 were rated as having 'outstanding' or 'very considerable' impact beyond academia. We are dedicated to developing this quality work with new students. Read more about the review of our research and knowledge exchange performance in REF2021 . Also, read more about our KEF2023 results, which placed Brighton in the top tier for economic and social benefits .

How will you build a relationship with your supervisor? Professor Annebella Pollen and Dr Tom Ainsworth are among those offering advice. This film was made by the University of Brighton for UKRI and also features academics from other institutions.

How do I increase my chances of getting a PhD studentship?

You must be able to show your suitability for a UK research degree if you wish to apply for fully-funded studentships.

This includes evidence either of a relevant and successful academic background or equivalent relevant professional/expert background in the applied subject area. Applicants from overseas will also have to fulfil any English language and visa requirements.

This will be true for studentships in the UK across most of the UK universities. It is usual for applicants either to have completed (or be about to complete) a masters degree, have an exceptional undergraduate record and references, or demonstrate the equivalent scholarly potential.  

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Can I get PhD funding at the University of Brighton?

We have a long-standing annual programme of funded PhD opportunities across all our disciplines, including several rooted in research council (UKRI) partnerships .

The initiatives allow postgraduate study for UK-based students as well as study in the UK for international students (depending on the PhD programme). 

We are also keen to encourage students who might be able to self-fund their doctoral studies. Studying part-time, for example, is likely to prove more affordable and more easily balanced with professional life than you'd imagine. 

We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive atmosphere and structure for your studies. Show us your own qualities and your suitability for programmes as they become available and we will look forward to receiving your application. 

Insitutions and funding bodies for PhD study

On the Funding pages of our website we post advice as to the regular and specific funding opportunities available through the University of Brighton, its partners and networks. 

These include  Doctoral Training Partnership  and University of Brighton PhD studentship calls,  individual studentship projects , University of Brighton  international research scholarships  and our  alumni scholarships  for current and past students. 

We also include below some of the major funding options for international students wanting to do a PhD with us, each of which may support all or part of your studies.

Worldwide international funding schemes for PhD research

The british council.

The British Council offers a search engine for UK courses, institutions (including the University of Brighton) and scholarships.

Find out more about scholarships and funding through The British Council.

The Gen Foundation

The Gen Foundation considers applicants living in all countries. It is a charitable trust which principally provides grants to students/researchers in natural sciences, in particular food sciences/technology.

Find out more about grants to students and researchers from The Gen Foundation .

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is dedicated to improving the quality of life of those in need, mainly in Asia and Africa, irrespective of their origin, faith, or gender. Our multifaceted development approach aims to help communities and individuals become self-reliant.

Find out more about research funding through the Aga Khan development network .

The Open Society Foundations

The Open Society Foundations are active in more than 120 countries around the world, using grant-giving, research, advocacy, impact investment, and strategic litigation to support the growth of inclusive and vibrant democracies. The four main themes of the Open Society Foundations are climate justice, equity, expression, and justice and they will award grants and fellowships throughout the year to organisations and individuals who share those values. The Open Society Foundations look for grantees who have a vision and whose efforts will lead to lasting social change.

Find out more about postgraduate funding through The Open Society Foundations .

International Education and Financial Aid

The International Education and Financial Aid (IEFA) provides students from all over the world comprehensive information on financial aid for studying abroad. Using the IEFA website, you can easily search the IEFA database for scholarships, grants, loan programs, and other options available to help finance your international education.

Find out more about international PhD research funding through the IEFA .

The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds 

The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) awards PhD fellowships of two to three-and-a-half years to outstanding junior scientists worldwide who wish to pursue an ambitious PhD project in basic biomedical research in an internationally leading laboratory.

Find out more about the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds fellowships .

Resource sites for international PhD research funding

Internationalstudent.com.

InternationalStudent.com is a leading online resource for international students around the world providing advice pages for studying in the USA, UK and Australia for international students, plus a dedicated study abroad center for US students who want to travel abroad.

Find out more about international study through InternationalStudent.com .

ScholarshipTab

ScholarshipTab is an online portal that connects international students to available scholarship opportunities round the world.

Find out more about the Scholarship Tab resource .

International Education and Financial Aid (IEFA)

The IEFA provides students from all over the world comprehensive information on financial aid for studying abroad. Search the IEFA database for scholarships, grants, loan programs, and other options available to help finance your international education.

Find out more from the International Education and Financial Aid website .

The European Funding Guide 

Scholarships and grants for students from the European Union

Find out more through the European Funding Guide  

The Americas: Postgraduate doctorate funding from institutions and bodies to study in the UK

• Marshall Scholarship:  Provides for United States students to study abroad.
• Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship provides for United States students to study abroad.
• American Student Loans and Federal Student Aid
• Global Affairs Canada International Scholarships Program
• Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund
• Canada's Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
• The Bolsas Lideres Estudar Program provides for Brazilian students studying in the UK .

Asia: Postgraduate doctorate funding from Asian institutions and bodies to study in the UK

The Charles Wallace Bangladesh Trust

The Charles Wallace Burma Trust

China and Hong Kong

Great Britain – China Educational Trust is a charity that promotes mutual understanding between the UK and China and aims to build long-term connections between the two countries. It delivers awards contributing towards university tuition fees and living expenses for Chinese nationality students studying for a PhD in any subject at a UK university.

Great Britain China Centre Chinese Student Awards  offers scholarships of up to £3,000 for citizens of China and Hong Kong studying for a PhD in any subject at a UK university

The Hong Kong People Association (HKPA)  aims to provide financial aids for further university education to students from Hong Kong who are not able to afford international tuition fees. 

The Charles Wallace India Trust  offers PhD funding for study in the arts, heritage conservation or the humanities.

The Inlaks India Foundation

The JN Tata Endowment award funds 90 to 100 scholars across disciplines ranging from the sciences to management, law and commerce and the fine arts.

The KC Mahindra Education Trust

The Persia Educational Foundation Abdolreza Ansari Scholarship   is designed to support the education of students of Iranian descent enrolled in a Master or Doctorate programme in human rights or public service in the UK.

Momeni Iranian Financial Assistance Scholarships  offer partial funding scholarships for international students of Iranian descent towards a PhD in any subject.

The Kenneth Lindsay Scholarship Trust

The Anglo-Jewish Association (AJA)  provides funding for Jewish students to study a Masters or PhD in the UK.

The Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies  funds students of macroeconomics with a view to them working at the International Monetary Fund.

The Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust

Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan . The HEC offers government scholarships for Pakistani students to study abroad in various countries, including the UK.

Saudi Arabia

The Cultural Bureau of the Embassy of Saudi Arabia (SACB)  offers scope for full tuition fees and supporting fees for PhD level study.

Agency for Science, Technology and Research

The Thai Office of Educational Affairs 

Europe: Postgraduate doctorate funding from European institutions and bodies to study in the UK

The European Funding Guide  - Scholarships and grants in the EU.

France -  Entente Cordiale scholarships for postgraduate studies  provide funding to help students enrolling for a Masters or a PhD qualification in the UK or in France.

Italy -  Il Circolo Italian Cultural Association is a UK-registered charity based in London with the mission to support deserving students with awards and scholarships.

Norway - Lanekassen  - The Norwegian student loans and grants awarding body supports Norwegian students studying overseas.

Scandinavia - Fundraising.how  - article database offering funding advice for Scandinavian students.

Sweden - CSN -  loans and grants for Swedish students studying overseas.

Australia: funding for PhD study in the UK

The Australia Day Foundation  offers grants to young Australians for fees and course materials.

Africa: funding for PhD study in the UK

Sudan -  The Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund (GMCTF)

Studentships and doctoral training

Get a studentship to fund your doctorate.

UKRI studentships offer funding for doctoral research. They also offer you access to training, networking and development opportunities to help you build a research and innovation career.

Our expectations for research organisations, supervisors and students are set out in the statement of expectations for doctoral training .

You could get:

• a minimum stipend of £19,237 per year for your living costs, which is paid to you in regular instalments
• support for your tuition fees (minimum £4,786 per year)

The stipend is usually non-taxable and does not need to be paid back. Some research organisations may offer more if you study in London, or they or one of their collaborators might decide to top up the payment. This will be outlined in the studentship advert from the research organisation.

We normally pay the support for tuition fees directly to your research organisation.

The levels given here are for the academic year 2024 to 2025. UKRI’s approach to doctoral stipend and fee levels will be reviewed through the  new deal for postgraduate research .

Additional support for your doctoral studies

As a UKRI-funded doctoral student, you may be able to access additional funding to cover the cost of other related training and development opportunities.

This could include:

• conference attendance
• language training
• overseas research visits
• internships or placements with a non-academic partner

The availability of support will depend on the research organisation and the training grants they have on offer. You should contact the research organisation you are interested in applying to, to find out what you could get.

Extra support if you have a disability

If you have a disability, you may be entitled to a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) on top of your studentship.

You should speak to your research organisation’s disability advisor to assess your needs. They can help put the right support in place, including a DSA application if necessary. You cannot claim DSA directly from UKRI.

DSA helps to cover the cost of any additional support that a person studying for a doctorate might need as a result of a disability, mental health problem or specific learning difficulty.

The allowance covers:

• non-medical personal assistance
• specialist equipment
• extra travel costs
• general expenses

Find out more about DSA in our framework .

If you are a research organisation you can download claim forms and guidance for DSA .

Who can apply

Any prospective doctoral student wishing to study at a UK research organisation, including prospective international students, can apply for a UKRI studentship.

All UKRI-funded doctoral students will be eligible for the full award, both the stipend to support living costs, and home-level fees at the UK research organisation rate.

How to find opportunities

Many UK research organisations offer some form of studentship funding from UKRI. These opportunities will depend on the subject you want to study and will normally be advertised by the research organisations.

Research organisations may have additional opportunities that do not involve UKRI. UKRI supports around 20% of all UK-based postgraduate researchers. You should speak to the research organisation you are interested in to find out what studentships are available.

You could also consider using a specialist website like   FindaPhD  to look for opportunities.

When to apply

Research organisations set their own deadlines for applications.

Many open for applications early in the academic year and close in January or February. This is not a hard and fast rule. It is important that you check the deadlines for the research organisation where you want to study.

How to apply

You cannot apply to UKRI for a studentship. You must contact the research organisation you are interested in studying with and use their application process.

For doctoral students who are already studying with a studentship, there are opportunities to get additional funding to support placements that are separate from your doctorate.  Find training and development opportunities .

Last updated: 14 February 2024

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PhD opportunities

Fully funded phd studentships.

Our mission is to create lasting, meaningful change throughout the world, and with our funded PhD studentships, your research can be a key part of us achieving that goal.

What is a studentship?

A studentship is like a scholarship but for a research degree at the university, helping to fund your research project. Finance shouldn’t be a barrier to delivering world-leading research, that's why we run an annual fully funded PhD studentship competition, to recruit talented researchers from across the world.

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With world-class facilities, dedicated doctoral support, and a growing portfolio of interdisciplinary and collaborative research programmes — all delivered alongside our worldwide family of academic and industry partners — NTU is the place to truly re:alise your potential.

We offer a unique Doctoral Education, Training and Development programme to support the growth of all our doctoral candidates, in everything from academic writing and academic software to healthy research practices. We support our candidates throughout their doctoral journey, enabling them to reach their potential as experts in their field.

As a two-time recipient of the Queens Anniversary Prize — the most prestigious national award for research outputs — 86% of our work has been judged as ‘world-leading’or ‘internationally excellent.’* We want to continue building this reputation for research excellence by taking a themed approach to addressing the world’s most pressing problems — the key questions that span business, the arts, science, sustainability, healthcare, politics, and the environment. We’re calling this new approach Re:search Re:imagined

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We’re committed to removing barriers to doctoral education — an ambition reflected in the award of joint funding to improve access and participation for black, Asian and minority ethnic groups in PGR study. Our Doctoral School is a diverse and highly inclusive community; it enables its members to become confident, skilled researchers, regardless of their backgrounds.

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PhD studentships

If you're looking to get PhD funding for a specific research project or field of study, Doctoral studentships can provide you with either a partially or fully-funded PhD

Who awards PhD studentships?

PhD studentships are most commonly awarded by the UK's seven Research Councils in the form of Research Council grants , with research funding overseen by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) .

Individual UK universities also offer scholarships and bursaries to PhD students, while many professional bodies fund Doctoral research in collaboration with these academic institutions.

For instance, research awards are offered by the following engineering organisations:

• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) - QUEST scholarships
• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
• The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng)

Additionally, CASE studentships (formerly known as Cooperative Awards in Science and Engineering) can be part-funded by any non-academic body in partnership with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) . These four-year PhDs require the student to work at the organisation for at least three months.

You can also apply for funded PhD opportunities through many charities, foundations and trusts, including:

• Action Medical Research
• Alzheimer's Society
• British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG)
• British Heart Foundation (BHF)
• Cancer Research UK
• Diabetes UK
• Rosetrees Trust - PhD Plus
• The Leverhulme Trust
• Wellcome Trust

Before you start applying for a funded PhD, it's always a good idea to discuss this with a prospective supervisor first, as they're often able to provide tips on maximising the likelihood of receiving financial support.

How much can I receive?

Many PhD studentships, including those offered by universities, professional bodies, or charities, foundations and trusts, provide three years' funding paid at a similar rate to the Research Council grant:

• Fees-only studentship - These cover a student's tuition fees, plus any associated project and training costs (a minimum of £4,786 per year in 2024/25).
• Full studentship - These add a non-repayable, tax-free maintenance grant known as a 'stipend'. In 2024/25, this is worth a minimum of £19,237 and it can be used towards living costs - see UKRI - Find studentships and Doctoral training .

For example, at The University of Manchester, the School of Social Sciences PhD studentship includes tuition fees for three-and-a-half years and a maintenance grant of £18,622 (2023/24 rate) per year for living expenses, plus associated research costs - such as fieldwork and attending conferences - from the Research Training Support Grant.

However, you should be aware that some PhD studentship recipients are required to teach undergraduates. While this provides an excellent opportunity to gain vital employability skills, it can also be hugely time-consuming. You must be satisfied that tutoring won't negatively affect the quality of your research before accepting your place.

Is my programme eligible for a PhD studentship?

PhD studentships can start at any time of the year, but most begin in September, October or January.

Certain types of PhD, for example professional Doctorates, may not be eligible for a PhD studentship. The same applies to part-time or distance learning options.

Am I eligible?

PhD studentships typically demand that applicants have a Bachelors degree at 2:1 or above, plus a relevant Masters degree or professional experience at that level of study.

Those who already possess a PhD are often ineligible, while some PhD studentships are limited to students fitting certain criteria - for example, those from a disadvantaged background, from a certain country or of a certain ethnicity.

If you're a European Union (EU) national, you'll need to have settled or pre-settled status under the government's EU Settlement Scheme to be eligible for student finance in this country - and this includes PhD studentships.

How do I apply for a PhD studentship?

The application process can be lengthy, and competition is fierce.

Some PhD students will be automatically considered for financial support once they've been accepted by an institution, but many are required to make separate PhD funding applications. These are usually made directly to the university - even for those studentships from Research Councils, professional bodies, or charities, foundations and trusts.

You'll typically be asked for your PhD application form, a research proposal , a cover letter and your references. After the institution has reviewed your application, you may be invited to interview.

Throughout this process, the university will scrutinise what you'll bring to the institution. Applicants at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), for example, are judged on:

• the quality of their research project and how it connects with research currently being undertaken at the institution
• how appropriate the supervisory team is
• their calibre, academic qualifications and academic/research experience
• whether the research can contribute towards the Research Excellence Framework (REF), meaning that interdisciplinary research will be preferred.

How do I increase my chances of getting a PhD studentship?

You can improve your chances of success by:

• asking a friend or family member to proofread your application
• carefully choosing your referees, ensuring that they'll speak positively of you
• discussing your draft application with a relevant academic
• explaining how your work will be unique and innovative
• following the funding body's guidance regarding word counts and formatting.

What other PhD funding is available?

If you're unsuccessful with your PhD studentship application, you could consider:

• crowdfunding
• employer sponsorship
• PhD loans .

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Mrc wimm prize phd studentships, funded phd programme (uk students only).

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

PhD Opportunities highlight some of the specific PhD projects, programmes or other information currently available from a university.

DPhil / MSc in Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics

Funded phd programme (students worldwide).

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

DPhil in Paediatrics and MSc (by Research) in Paediatrics

Dphil in statistics programme at the university of oxford, awaiting funding decision/possible external funding.

This programme is waiting to confirm funding from a university or external source. This may depend on attracting suitable students and applications are welcome. Please see the programme details for more information.

Oxford University Medical Sciences Graduate School

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There are 76 self-funded or funded PhD studentship.

A-Eye-Brain-4-Dementia: AI and in silico models in mild cognitive impairment and dementia and beyond

• Funding: Funded studentship
• Application deadline: Monday 23rd September 2024
• Subject area: Biological and Medical Sciences
• Supervisors: Dr Uazman Alam Professor Yalin Zheng Dr Wahbi El-Bouri Dr Kim Branson (GSK)
• Eligibility: Open to UK applicants

Alterations in reparative dentinogenesis with ageing, gender and genetic predisposition

• Funding: Self-funded project
• Application deadline: Saturday 1st March 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Elizabeth Laird Professor Fadi Jarad Dr Nick Longridge
• Eligibility: Open to students worldwide

Analysing the role of statins in cardiovascular protection

• Application deadline: Thursday 16th January 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Mike Cross Dr Bettina Wilm Dr Anil Mondru

Analysis of the role of liver sinusoidal endothelial cells in methotrexate-induced liver toxicity

• Application deadline: Friday 29th November 2024
• Supervisors: Dr Michael Cross Prof Chris Goldring

Assessing the consistency assumption underlying network meta-analysis in systematic reviews

• Application deadline: Tuesday 1st October 2024
• Subject area: Maths and Computing
• Supervisors: Dr Sarah Donegan Dr Angela Boland Prof Catrin Tudur Smith

Assessing the physical impact of a six-week yoga intervention on brain structure, function, cognition and inflammatory profile in healthy volunteers

• Application deadline: Monday 6th January 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Victoria Kinsley Prof Simon Keller

Biological pathways supporting the formation and function of chromatin (Scholarship)

• Application deadline: Saturday 8th February 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Colin Hammond

Bioprospecting skin microbiota to target canine dermatitis

• Application deadline: Saturday 5th October 2024
• Supervisors: Dr Vanessa Schmidt Dr Malcolm Horsburgh

Cardiac Harmony: Modelling Heart Beats with Stem Cells and Code

• Supervisors: Prof Richard Barrett-Jolley Dr Rachel Oldershaw

Cardiovascular and Neuromuscular Functions around the Clock: Harnessing Protective Endogenous Mechanisms towards Smarter Design of Novel Therapies and Interventions

• Supervisors: Dr Vanja Pekovic-Vaughan Dr Masoud Isanejad Dr Aphrodite Vasilaki Dr Sunil Loganthama

Career Academics working in Theoretical Computer Science

• Application deadline: Monday 31st March 2025
• Supervisors: Any academic of the department of Computer Science at the University of Liverpool

Chromatin regulation of oncogenic transcription and replication stress: mechanism and functional implications in acute myeloid leukemia

• Application deadline: Tuesday 18th March 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Manolis Papamichos Chronakis Prof David MacEwan Dr Aditi Kanhere

Combining genome-scale metabolic models and multi-omics data for a system level understanding of bacteria

• Application deadline: Saturday 22nd March 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Francesco Del-Carratore Prof Roy Goodacre Prof Steve Paterson

Control of bone shape and function by the extracellular matrix Fibrillin-1

• Supervisors: Dr Blandine Poulet

Determination of the non-coding RNAs in the knee joint tissues of dogs at differing risk to cranial cruciate ligament rupture.

• Application deadline: Friday 28th February 2025
• Supervisors: Professor Eithne Comerford Professor Mandy Peffers

Determining metabolic reprogramming events in stem cells in response to inflammatory disease phenotype

• Supervisors: Dr Rachel Oldershaw Dr Amy Chadwick Dr Marie Phelan Dr Brendan Norman

Determining the role of mitochondrial DNA variation in hepatic pathways and its impact on physiology, pharmacology and toxicology: a combined in vitro and bioinformatic approach.

• Application deadline: Wednesday 30th July 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Amy Chadwick Dr Dan Carr Dr Joanna Elson ([email protected])

Developing a New Class of Electromagnetic Field Solvers for Charged Particle and Mass Spectrometry Modelling & Simulation

• Application deadline: Monday 30th September 2024
• Subject area: Engineering and Planning
• Supervisors: Prof Simon Maher

Developing an in silico method for endodontic restoration of human molar teeth

• Application deadline: Friday 11th April 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Rosti Readioff Dr Alana Sharp Dr Nicholas Longridge Prof Fadi Jarad

Developing industrial AI support tools for processing legal cases in medical negligence

• Supervisors: Professor Katie Atkinson

Development and validation of the Epilepsy-Heart syndrome: a focus on ictal asystole and developing evidence-based national consensus guidelines

• Application deadline: Monday 2nd December 2024
• Supervisors: Dr Gashirai Mbizvo Prof Gregory Lip Prof Tony Marson Prof Ian Buchan

Development of NMR Methods for the Study of Dynamics in Solids

• Subject area: Chemical Sciences
• Supervisors: Prof Frédéric Blanc

Discovery of Functional Inorganic Materials for Net Zero Applications using High-Throughput Synthesis

• Application deadline: Tuesday 31st December 2024
• Supervisors: Prof Matthew Rosseinsky Dr John Claridge Dr Troy Manning

Do patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears demonstrate muscle strength deficits of the hip, knee, and ankle muscles?

• Supervisors: Dr Rachel Oldershaw Mr Richard Norris

Electrochemically switchable materials down to the single molecule level

• Supervisors: Prof Richard Nichols

Elucidation of a new pathological mechanism for brittle bone disease

• Supervisors: Dr Elizabeth Laird

Engineered nanomaterials for safe sustainable water purification

• Application deadline: Thursday 9th January 2025
• Supervisors: Prof Raechelle D’Sa

Engineering more water-use efficient crops: functional genomics of CO2 fixation during Crassulacean acid metabolism

• Application deadline: Saturday 30th November 2024
• Supervisors: Dr James Hartwell Dr Peter Walley

Establishing the biomarker potential of extracellular RNA structure in chronic diseases

• Application deadline: Friday 9th May 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Simon Tew

Exploiting Deep Learning-based protein structure prediction for function annotation and structural biology

• Application deadline: Saturday 15th February 2025
• Supervisors: Prof D J Rigden Dr R Keegan

Exploring the roles of dynamic atypical protein phosphorylation in cancer

• Application deadline: Wednesday 5th February 2025
• Supervisors: Prof Claire Eyers Prof Andy Jones

Fast Algorithms for Huge Dynamic Graphs

• Application deadline: Friday 27th September 2024
• Supervisors: Prof Simon Maskell Dr Alessandro Varsi Prof Paul Spirakis
• Eligibility: Open to EU/UK applicants

High power laser development

• Supervisors: Dr Laura Corner

High speed ‘laminar’ flows for laser and hypersonic applications.

• Supervisors: Dr Kirsty McKay Prof Jason Ralph

High-throughput exploration of multicomponent metal organic frameworks (MOFs)

• Supervisors: Prof Matthew Rosseinsky Dr Alexandros Katsoulidis

Identifying age-related extracellular microenvironment in dental tissues

• Application deadline: Monday 10th March 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Kazuhiro Yamamoto Prof Fadi Jarad

Improving chemical and immunological assessment to drive safer development of the new breed of drugs: PROTACS

• Application deadline: Friday 28th March 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Xiaoli Meng Prof Dean Naisbitt Dr Gemma Nixon Dr Sean Hammond

Improving patient outcomes following mandibular reconstruction after oral cancer: novel finite element methods for better surgical design

• Supervisors: Dr Alana Sharp Prof Andrew Schache

Investigating how tumour associated macrophages affect cancer metastasis and response to therapies

• Supervisors: Prof Ainhoa Mielgo Prof Michael Schmid

Investigating local invasion in primary and secondary brain tumours

• Supervisors: Dr Rasheed Zakaria Prof Michael Jenkinson Ian Scott

Investigating the cellular functions of Trappc9 in brain development and microcephaly

• Application deadline: Wednesday 1st January 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Antonius Plagge Dr Tobias Zech

Investigating the impact of galectin-ligand interaction on cancer cell resistance to chemotherapeutic treatment

• Supervisors: Prof Lu-Gang Yu

Investigating the Local Mode of Action of Anti-Perspirants using model systems and advanced probing techniques

• Application deadline: Sunday 15th June 2025
• Supervisors: Professor Raval

Investigating the metabolic response of low and high dietary vitamin A intake in humans using cell and mammal models

• Supervisors: Prof Warwick Dunn Prof Georg Lietz

Investigating the regulation of neutrophil gene expression by intracellular signalling and small non-coding RNAs

• Supervisors: Dr Helen Wright Prof Mandy Peffers

Investigating the role of Aquaporins in age related diseases

• Supervisors: Dr Caroline Staunton Dr Robert Heaton

Investigating the role of neutrophil-mediated tissue damage in a model of lupus nephritis

• Supervisors: Dr Helen Wright Dr David Wilkinson Dr David Turner

Investigating the role of oxidative metabolites in joint destruction in osteoarthritis

• Supervisors: Dr Brendan Norman Dr Juliette Hughes Prof George Bou-Gharios

Knowledge-based Design of Dental Surfaces to combat Oral Biofilms

• Supervisors: Prof R Raval Prof Ian Prior Dr V Slomka

Machine Learning for LDEW target recognition and line-of-sight stabilisation.

• Supervisors: Dr Kirsty Mckay Prof J Ralph

Microbial Induced Electrochemistry at the Local Site and Single Cell Level

• Supervisors: Prof Rasmita Raval Dr Andrea Vezzoli

Morphology, motion, and mechanics of vertebral joints in fish

• Supervisors: Dr Ariel Camp Dr Alana Sharp

MUSIC-AF: Personalised music interventions to reduce arrhythmia recurrence after rhythm control in patients with atrial fibrillation

• Subject area: Arts and Humanities
• Supervisors: Dr Eduardo Coutinho Dr Alena Shantsila Prof Gregory Lip

Non-thermal plasma as a chemical reagent: elucidating mechanism and exploring NTP for pharmaceutically relevant electroreductive reactions

• Application deadline: Friday 10th January 2025
• Supervisors: Prof Anna Slater Dr Christophe Aissa

Phenotypomics: Using AI to dissect the shape of cells in response to biological and chemical threat agents for hazard identification

• Application deadline: Friday 4th October 2024
• Supervisors: Prof Julian Hiscox Prof Simon Maskell

Preclinical testing of collagen synthesis inhibitors for fibrotic disease

Probing death decisions from morphogen gradient fields.

• Application deadline: Saturday 5th April 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Marisa Merino

Protecting cells from mechanical stress: A novel role of cell-surface receptor LRP1 in extracellular matrix- nuclei communication

• Supervisors: Dr Kazuhiro Yamamoto Dr Riaz Akhtar\n

Protecting cells from mechanical stress: A novel role of cell-surface receptor LRP1 in extracellular matrix- nuclei communication.

• Supervisors: Dr Kazuhiro Yamamoto

Real-Time Subsampled Analysis and Recovery for High-Resolution 3D Tomography

• Supervisors: Prof. Nigel Browning

Regulation of mitosis through centrosomal calcium signals and coupled actin dynamics

• Application deadline: Thursday 31st October 2024
• Supervisors: Dr Tobias Zech Dr Nordine Helassa Dr Adam Wollman

RNA therapy development for inherited eye diseases

• Application deadline: Friday 1st August 2025
• Supervisors: Kevin Hamill

The effect of low protein diet on the development of the neuromuscular system

• Supervisors: Dr Aphrodite Vasilaki

The evolution of large brains and complex cognition across animal taxa

• Supervisors: Dr Christopher Mitchell

The nexus between climate change, extreme air pollution events and public health – Towards a holistic approach

• Application deadline: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Subject area: Social Science and Health
• Supervisors: Dr Vasilis Matthaios Dr Chris Kypridemos Dr Brendan Collins

The rise of vertebrate necks: how salamanders use the spine in feeding

• Application deadline: Monday 28th October 2024
• Supervisors: Dr Ariel camp Dr Daniel Schwarz Prof. Peter Falkingham Dr Kris D’Aout

The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in Physical and Cognitive Function (such as sarcopenia and frailty), utilizing clinical, metabolomic, proteomic, and gut microbiota data

• Supervisors: Dr Masoud Isanejad Dr Howbeer Muhamad Ali

Translating Deep Learning protein bioinformatics methods to accelerate structural determination by X-ray crystallography

• Application deadline: Thursday 14th August 2025
• Supervisors: Prof Daniel Rigden Dr Ronan Keegan Dr David McDonagh

Uncovering the mechanochemical signalling inputs that drive gastruloid axial patterning

• Supervisors: Dr David Turner

Understanding the barriers to healthcare for women with chronic pelvic pain

• Supervisors: Dr Selina Johnson Prof Helen Poole Dr Emma Evans

Urokinase-plasminogen activator as a target to block osteoarthritic cartilage destruction

• Supervisors: Dr David Wilkinson Professor George Bou-Gharios Professor Mandy Peffers

Using pre-clinical models of disease to define new targets to slow joint degeneration in osteoarthritis

Vaccine development for important spirochaetal diseases of cattle.

• Application deadline: Saturday 31st May 2025
• Supervisors: Prof. Nicholas Evans

Why do cancers cells re-express meiotic SYCP1 protein?

• Application deadline: Monday 4th August 2025
• Supervisors: Dr Urszula McClurg

Extracellular matrix regulation of extracellular vesicles\n

3d printing of nanocomposite drug delivery platforms.

• Application deadline: Wednesday 8th January 2025

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LSE PhD Studentships

It was a huge honour to receive funding from such a prestigious institution

For 2024 entry, LSE will be offering studentships to new PhD students, in 2023 this was 88, in the form of LSE PhD Studentships, LSE DTP  ESRC Studentships  and London Arts and Humanities Partnership (LAHP)  Studentships.

The awards are open to high calibre students of all nationalities studying across all research areas at the School.

Eligibility

LSE PhD Studentships are tenable for four years and cover full fees and an annual stipend, which for 2024 entry is £21,237. They are available for UK and international students undertaking research in any LSE discipline, with annual renewal subject to satisfactory academic performance.

These awards will be made solely on the basis of outstanding academic merit and research potential. This relates both to your past academic record and to an assessment of your likely aptitude to complete a PhD in your chosen topic in the time allocated.

How to apply

Academic departments nominate students for consideration by a School panel for all PhD funding opportunities they may be eligible for. There is no separate application for any of these studentships.

To be considered for this funding, you must submit your complete application for admission to LSE by a specific date. This date differs by academic department. Refer to the individual programme page for the relevant deadline information.  Find your graduate programme .

• deadline for the research programme in the Law School for 2024 entry: 1 December 2023
• deadline for the research programme in the Department of Economics for 2024 entry (including PhD Studentships and ESRC funding: 14 December 2023
• funding deadline for first round of PhD Studentships and for ESRC funding for 2024 entry: 15 January 2024
• London Arts and Humanities Partnership (LAHP) PhD Scholarships  deadline: 26 January 2024, 17:00 GMT
• funding deadline for second round of PhD Studentships deadline for 2024 entry (some departments only): 25 April 2024

Find out about ESRC Studentships .

More information on how to apply for a place on a PhD programme .

Student stories

"I received an LSE PhD Studentship, which covers both my tuition and living expenses. It was a huge honour to receive funding from such a prestigious institution and without this support it would have been impossible for me to pursue my PhD."

Katherine Furman East London, South Africa MPhil/PhD Philosophy LSE PhD Studentship

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Funded PhD & MRes studentships

The perfect way to expand your horizons

Funded PhD & MRes studentships

Embarking upon a research degree at Bournemouth University is one of the most exciting stages of your academic career. It’s a voyage of discovery – so we want to make sure you have as much support as possible during what promises to be a life-changing experience.

We are proud to be offering a broad range of funded studentship opportunities, strongly aligned to our BU2025 vision and values , the  areas of strength in which our research makes the greatest impact, and our strategic investment areas: Assistive Technology, Animation, Simulation & Visualisation, Sustainability & Low Carbon Technology and Medical Science.

This commitment to greater expansion of our research work demonstrates BU’s significant investment in our Doctoral College, supporting growth in innovation and developing future talent and expertise in our PhD & MRes students.

We offer you the opportunity to work with external organisations on many of our matched-funded research projects, recognising that partnering with outside companies and charities will broaden your knowledge and experience beyond academia. Many of these projects allow you to participate in cutting-edge applied research areas, generating immediate and tangible societal impacts.

Be assured you will joining a world-leading research community, with the support of a team of dedicated, enthusiastic academic and professional support staff who will ensure your work is efficient, enjoyable and, most of all, successful. All of this within a fabulous location, with seven miles of award-winning sandy beaches amongst the many delights of Bournemouth , attracting a vibrant and creative community.

For questions about our PhD Studentship offering please contact the team on [email protected]  

Browse our funded studentships by faculty

Faculty of health & social sciences.

NIHR INSIGHT South West Central Collaboration (SWCC) Programme – Full-time

NIHR INSIGHT South West Central Collaboration (SWCC) Programme – Part-time

Find out how our research helps people live better, for longer

Bournemouth University Business School

Find out how BU acts as a catalyst for growth, boosting skills and advancing the region

Faculty of Media & Communication

Find out how our research helps creative and cultural industries to thrive

Faculty of Science & Technology

Predicting the roles of anadromy and freshwater carry-over effects in the sustainability of threatened brown trout Salmo trutta populations

Creation of a new tidal energy station in Poole Harbour to utilise potential energy available within this natural resource

Sustainable product life cycle and avoidance of hazardous materials for electrical motors and gears

Find out how our research helps to protect and preserve a sustainable environment

Doctoral Training Centre (DTC)

There are currently no studentships within the DTC.  Please check back at a later date.

Who is eligible to apply for a funded BU PhD & MRes Studentship?

The BU PhD and MRes Studentships are open to UK and International students.

Candidates for a PhD Studentship should demonstrate outstanding qualities and be motivated to complete a PhD in 4 years and must demonstrate:

• Outstanding academic potential as measured normally by either a 1st class honours degree (or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) or a Master’s degree with distinction or equivalent
• An IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 minimum (with a minimum 6.0 in each component, or equivalent) for candidates for whom English is not their first language and this must be evidenced at point of application.

Candidates for an MRes Studentship should demonstrate outstanding qualities and be motivated to complete a MRes in 18 months and must demonstrate:

• Outstanding academic potential as measured normally by an upper second class honours degree (or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA)

In addition to satisfying minimum entry criteria, BU will look closely at the qualities, skills and background of each candidate and what they can bring to their chosen research project in order to ensure successful completion.

Applicants will be asked to submit an online application form and a proposal (approximately 1500 words) outlining their understanding of the project for which they are applying, the approach they would envisage taking and what qualities they will bring to the research community.

Please note:

• Current BU doctoral students are not eligible to apply for a funded PhD Studentship
• Current MRes/MPhil students can apply, subject to satisfactory completion of their Research Degree prior to being able to take up the award
• PhD Studentships cannot be used to support BU staff to complete doctoral programmes

What else will BU look for in successful candidates?

Each funded PhD & MRes Studentship has specific criteria that candidates need to fulfil, in terms of knowledge and/or expertise. In addition, we will look closely at your qualities, skills and background to determine what you could bring to a specific research project.

How can I apply for a funded BU Studentship?

There are individual application deadlines for each funded PhD & MRes Studentship, which are detailed on the relevant page. To apply, click the green Apply Now button and complete our online application form. More information can be found on our  How to apply  pages. You can also read our proposal guidance document here .