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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 .

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Research Council funding

If you're looking to secure PhD funding in 2024/25, your first move should be to find out whether you're eligible for a non-repayable Research Council studentship

RESEARCH COUNCIL GRANTS AT A GLANCE

Research Councils fund PhD students in different subject areas.
Grants can cover tuition fees and living costs.
Apply to the university, not the Research Council.
You don't have to repay the money.
Alternatively, take out a PhD loan .

Who awards Research Council funding for postgraduate study?

Research Councils in the UK provide funding for different subjects of academic research. The seven councils are:

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

These organisations are grouped together with Innovate UK and Research England under the umbrella organisation UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). This non-departmental public body supports around a fifth of all UK-based postgraduate researchers. You can learn more about the individual Research Councils at UKRI - Councils.

One of UKRI's priorities is funding the training of new researchers, which means that if you're studying for a  PhD  or research  Masters  you may be able to access a non-repayable Research Council grant.

Research Council funding is distributed directly to universities based on their research aims. To obtain funding, individual or groups of universities set up Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) or Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) within which they train PhD students.

It's then up to the universities (not the Research Councils) to decide who to award studentships to - usually based on academic merit following a competitive application process.

Contact the university you want to study at to find out what's available, whether you're eligible, what the selection criteria is and how to apply. Your proposed PhD supervisor will be able to help.

How much Research Council funding can I receive?

There are two main parts to a Research Council studentship. In 2024/25 they're worth:

£19,237 as a minimum Doctoral stipend to cover living expenses
£4,786 for PhD tuition fees.

The figures are slightly higher if you're studying in London due to the high cost of living, and will also typically rise with inflation each year. Additional allowances may be available for specific costs related to your studies. Read more at UKRI - Get a studentship to fund your Doctorate .

Research Councils also pay Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs) to those who are eligible.

The funding does not have to be paid back, and grants usually cover the full three or four years of your PhD study.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for Research Council funding, you'll need to meet a range of criteria:

Your undergraduate results  - holding a 2:1 or higher undergraduate degree.
Extra qualifications and experience  - obtaining a Masters degree (or equivalent postgraduate qualification), as well as carrying out professional research or work experience. These aren't necessary requirements but will enhance your application.
Your financial situation  - Research Council funding is awarded on a merit basis. However, you can't be receiving any other form of government funding or working full time if you're hoping to submit an application. Part-time workers may still be eligible for reduced funding.
Your residency  - If you're a UK student who's been resident in the UK for three years, you'll normally be able to receive a full studentship for both living costs and fees. As an international student you'll also be eligible for a full award covering your fees, living costs and other expenses. However, universities have placed a limit on the number of studentships available to international students, with this capped at 30% of the institution's total.

Is my course eligible for Research Council funding?

Research Council studentships are open to both research Masters and PhD students, although it is PhD applicants who receive the majority of the funding. In 2022/23, UKRI committed over £3billion to the seven Research Councils in the form of research and innovation awards and fellowships, and it plans to dedicate more than £500million in 2024 to support Doctoral studentships as part of its new Doctoral landscape awards.

Your university department will be able to tell you whether your programme is eligible for funding, as well as offering advice on how to submit a high-standard application.

For those receiving a PhD studentship grant, further help is available in the form of UKRI training and development to support you in getting the most out of your Doctorate.

If you can't get Research Council funding, you may be eligible for a PhD loan worth up to £29,390 (2024/25) - but you aren't allowed to combine the two types of funding.

How do I apply?

You'll normally be able to apply for the funding only after you've been accepted onto a PhD programme.

While application processes may differ, each will follow the same outline. You'll need to be prepared - if you start your research as soon as you've decided you'd like to study for a PhD you'll have a greater idea of what's on offer, what you'd like to do and the steps you need to take to get there.

Your funding application will usually need to contain:

A research proposal  - the most passionate students, who can show how their research is going to positively impact their career and the field they're working in, are generally more successful. Get tips on how to write a successful research proposal .
A justification of resources  - this is a breakdown of what you'll be spending and where throughout your studies, and why this spending is important.
A personal statement  - as well as impressing with your proposal, you might be asked to provide a written statement explaining why you deserve funding. Highlight your financial circumstances but also your skillset and enthusiasm.
References  - ideally provided by your undergraduate or postgraduate tutor, your references should be from those who can comment on your academic achievements or work ethic.

Generally speaking, applications can be made early in the academic year and will close in January/February, but you should bear in mind that opportunities for funding are open throughout the year so deadlines may vary.

How can I increase my chances of success?

The UKRI awarded 6,000 research and innovation grants and fellowships in 2022/23. Therefore, with competition so fierce, you'll need a polished application to stand a chance of being considered. There are always more applications than there are grants available.

Your prospects of receiving funding are typically higher if your research is in a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) field. This is because there are more funding places on offer to STEM applicants, particularly in the field of engineering. For instance, while the EPSRC offered 600 PhD grants and studentships in 2022/23, the number of AHRC and ESRC grants awarded totalled just 294 and 351 respectively.

It's also important to ensure that your application is compelling. Universities want proof that they're funding worthwhile research in a meaningful and interesting area. They expect assurances that you'll complete your work to a high standard and in keeping with set deadlines.

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Imperial College London Imperial College London

President's PhD scholarships

What the scholarship covers

Check if you're eligible

How to apply, review and selection, when you'll hear, current scholar or imperial staff member.

If you have a question about the application process/application form, please speak with the relevant Admissions department and/or your department or supervisor.

If you have a question about our President's PhD Scholarships, please email the Student Financial Support team: [email protected]

If you are a high performing undergraduate or Master's student and have a strong desire to undertake a PhD programme at a world-class research institution, a President's PhD Scholarship could provide you with the outstanding opportunity to receive full funding for tuition fees and a generous stipend for a 3.5 year PhD place at Imperial College London.

The President’s PhD Scholarships allow students to undertake a research project of their choosing with the support of an excellent supervisor, alongside cohort-building opportunities with other President's PhD Scholars.

Meet our scholars

Read stories of Imperial students who have received a President's PhD Scholarship.

What the scholarship covers

Each of the 50 scholarships available provides the following support during the 3.5 years of study:

Full funding for tuition fees
A stipend of £25,150 (2024-25 rate) per annum to assist with living costs
A consumables fund of £2,000 per annum for the first 3 years of study
A programme of bespoke opportunities and events delivered by the Graduate School

You will also have access to the full range of support available to postgraduates at Imperial, including tailored support for disabled and international students, and the wider Graduate School programme of professional skills courses.

This competitive scheme has higher than usual eligibility requirements, attracting candidates that show excellent academic performance and promising research potential.

We accept applications from talented candidates from Imperial College London, the UK and worldwide. There are no restrictions on nationality.

The scholarship applies to both full- and part-time study.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, as we recognise that diversity not only benefits Imperial but also helps the sector to better represent the communities that we serve.

Academic criteria

Candidates must be in receipt of, or due to receive, a first class or equivalent in an undergraduate or integrated Masters degree; or if this has not been achieved
Candidates must be in receipt of (or where this has yet to be received be able to provide evidence of high performance that will lead to) a distinction in a standalone Master’s qualification.

This allows candidates who have demonstrated excellence at Master's level, but not achieved a first class undergraduate degree, to be able to apply to the scheme.

Candidates with only a single undergraduate degree or integrated Master’s must still must be in receipt of, or due to receive, a first class or equivalent.

Other criteria

Applications are accepted from talented candidates from Imperial College London, the UK and worldwide. There are no restrictions on nationality, although some departments may be unable to support international candidates.
The scheme is only open to new PhD applications. Current registered Imperial PhD students are not eligible to be considered for a President's PhD Scholarship.

Read our scholarships terms and conditions .

Applications for this scholarship scheme will be considered at three points throughout the academic year – see 'When you'll hear' below.

Before you apply

You must have made contact with a supervisor in an academic department at Imperial College London who has agreed to supervise your research project.
Supervisors are limited to supervise one scholar at any time. Please review the President's PhD Scholarships - Unavailable Supervisors page for more information.

Application process

There isn't specific scholarship application form.
You should submit your application for admission to study at Imperial through our online admissions system and your department will put you forward for the scholarship based on academic merit and potential.

Scholarship-specific instructions for the admissions process are below; you must also meet any additional application requirements stated by your department of choice.

Additional admissions instructions

For the 2024–25 academic year, the earliest start date for funded places is 1 August 2024, the latest start date is 1 November 2024.
the first page should be a personal statement (motivations for applying to Imperial and the scholarship, and any other supporting information not included elsewhere on the form that you feel will enhance your application)
the second page should be your research proposal. You may submit updated versions of this statement if required following application submission if your department shortlists you for the scholarship. You are encouraged to write in the first person.
When prompted for the names of two academic referees , these should be people who can provide an academic reference in support of your application (e.g. your personal tutor or your thesis supervisor). You should not include your proposed PhD supervisor. You are encouraged to share this guidance with your two referees, noting, in particular, the recommendation to use ‘they/them’ language (rather than gender pronouns).
To be considered for the President's PhD Scholarship scheme, you must select this option in the funding section of the additional questions tab within the online application form.

50 scholarship places are available. Applications will be reviewed by a two-stage process:

Candidates meeting or predicted to meet the eligibility criteria will be reviewed by the Department to which they have applied. Departments will select a shortlist of candidates to present to the College Selection Panel for consideration.
A Faculty allocation stage will score and rank candidates in Departmental shortlists, making initial offers to the most promising candidates. Faculty Vice Deans present these candidates with justification for offers at the College Selection Panel.
The College Selection Panel makes additional offers from a ring-fenced allocation to candidates that meet widening participation or other strategic alignment goals.

Assessment criteria

Candidates are assessed by the Faculties and College Selection Panel against the following criteria:

past academic results
transcripts
relative class position
distinctions
the candidate’s research experience to date
their interest in discovery
the research plan and its potential contribution as described in their research proposal
the departmental statement, which also reflects on performance at interview

Successful candidates will receive written confirmation of their scholarship. Any offer of a PhD place will be conditional on the candidate receiving the predicted qualifications.

Applicants not selected for the scholarship will automatically be considered for a standard PhD.

Successful candidates will receive written confirmation of their scholarship. Any offer of a PhD place will be conditional on the candidate receiving the predicted qualifications.

Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) 6 November 2023 and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by end of January 2024.
Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) 8 January 2024 and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by end of March 2024.
Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) 4 March 2024 and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by end of May 2024.

If you're a current Imperial President's PhD Scholar or Imperial staff member, please find information for you at the following links:

information for current scholars
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PhD Funding – A Checklist of Possible Sources

There are probably more funding opportunities for your PhD than you think. It is worth making sure you have investigated them all.

Funding bodies support PhD students in different ways. Some pay course fees only, some include a stipend (maintenance costs) or travel expenses, and others offer a one-off award to ease the financial burden of academic study.

Each funding body will have its own criteria for eligibility. At PhD level full funding will tend to be awarded on academic merit, but there are also some that take into account financial background and other criteria such as gender (such as in the case of the British Federation of Women Graduates).

Research Councils

The seven Research Councils invest in the region of £380 million into doctorate research every year. However, funding is made available through the participating universities rather than the research councils themselves. Universities set up Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) or Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) in order to receive funding.

It is then up to the universities to decide who to award studentships to – usually based on academic merit following a competitive application process.

Eligibility criteria and award amounts are standardised and you will find many other funded PhDs referring to research council rates when defining their own. Research council studentships include fees and a minimum stipend per annum which is paid tax-free.

The seven Research Councils include:

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

Medical Research Council (MRC)

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

The above organisations have been grouped together with Innovate UK and Research England in 2018, and the umbrella organisation is called UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) .

UKRI’s key objectives include providing funding for the training of new researchers.

Academic institutions

Universities, colleges and research institutes also fund their own studentships, and these are typically listed on the institution’s own website alongside its research council-funded studentships. Some will offer fees only, while others may offer a stipend as well. Amounts may vary although many use the research council rates as a benchmark.

Commercial and charitable organisations

A number of non-academic organisations help fund research at PhD level in collaboration with the university hosting the study. CASE (Cooperative Awards in Science and Engineering) studentships are for four-year PhDs. These are part-funded by a non-academic ‘co-operating body’ such as a UK industrial firm, public sector organisation or charity. Students spend at least three months of the PhD working in-situ at the co-operating body which makes a financial contribution to both the student and the project. Students often find these to be good avenues for finding full-time work at the end of their placement, and will have gained valuable hands-on work experience. There are also CASE-Plus studentships where students spend a further year working full-time on the premises of the co-operating body as an employee following the PhD.

A number of charitable organisations, foundations and trusts can help fund PhDs:

The Wellcome Trust

Cancer Research UK

The British Academy

The British Federation of Women Graduates

The Institution of Civil Engineers

Institution of Engineering & Technology

Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Royal Geographical Society

Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland

Leverhulme Trust

Action Medical Research

The Grundy Educational Trust .

Self-funding

If you are having difficulty in getting funding from the above sources, you may be able to fund your own way through a PhD. You may be eligible for Professional and Career development loans. It is wise to review the specific application criteria to ensure that you are eligible.

A further option is to study part-time while working. This could however place additional demands on your time and financial situation. Be aware that if you have managed to access some funding elsewhere, you may be prohibited from working during your PhD as part of the stipulations of the award.

The jobs.ac.uk website lists some excellent PhD opportunities as well as a wide range of jobs – do take a look at them!

For more PhD tips:

Your PhD Journey – Top Tips

What Can You Do With a PhD?

PhD Application Tips

What is a PhD and Why Should YOU do one?

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PhD programme: fees and funding

Fees and funding.

Information on tuition fees: UCL Tuition Fees

Part-time fees are pro-rata of full-time fees.

Scholarships

UCL scholarships available to STS applicants

UCL Research Excellence Scholarship

Open to exceptional applicants from any country. Up to 40 scholarships are awarded across UCL

DEADLINE FOR FUNDING APPLICATIONS: Friday 10th January 2025 (TBC)

If you are applying for UCL RES funding, you must also submit your PhD application by Thursday 2nd January 2025 23.59 GMT

UCL Research Opportunity Scholarship

UCL's Research Opportunity Scholarship (UCL-ROS) supports BAME postgraduate research degree students. 7 scholarships are awarded across UCL

If you are applying for UCL ROS funding, you must also submit your PhD application by Thursday 2nd January 2025 23.59 GMT

External scholarships for STS applicants:

London Arts and Humanities Partnership (LAHP)

The LAHP AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership funds up to 80 research studentships per year across all subject areas covered by LAHP. Applications for funding should be made directly to LAHP, and open on 25th November 2024 (TBC)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS TO FUNDER: 5pm 24th JANUARY 2025 (TBC)

UK students with excellent academic records in history of science or philosophy of science are encouraged to apply. Please note that in order to be eligible for this funding you must have established your supervisor before applying to LAHP for funding. We strongly recommend that interested individuals contact potential supervisors by late November, and you will need to have submitted a standard UCL PhD admissions application complete with references, by the STS January deadline. However you are advised to submit a complete application earlier if possible.

More information can be found on the London Arts and Humanities Partnership website.

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

The department has ‘+3’ and '1+3' recognition from the ESRC in the category of Science and Technology Studies. Studentships are available to UK and EU applicants intending to pursue a PhD and who have already received a foundation in research training (+3), or who wish to pursue a PhD after completing an ESRC-recognised MSc (including those within the department) (1+3). Applicants with such qualifications who are interested in the areas of public understanding of science, science policy research, social history of science, or the sociology of science and technology are encouraged to discuss the possibility of applying for an ESRC grant with the departmental graduate tutor at the time of their application. See the ESRC Doctoral Training Programme website for further details. You can also visit the main ESRC Website to find out more about the council itself.

DEADLINE FOR PRELIMINARY APPLICATIONS Monday 13th January 2025 23:59 GMT TBC (Applications open October 2024).

If you are applying for ESRC funding, you must also submit your PhD application by Thursday 2nd January 2025 23.59 GMT

British Society for the Philosophy of Science

The British Society for the Philosophy of Science offers scholarships for doctoral work in the philosophy of science at a UK university. Scholarships are only available to students applying to degree programmes in philosophy or in philosophy of science. Further details are available from the BSPS website .

The next scholarship competition will run in 2025

Overseas students are encouraged to apply for Commonwealth and British Council Scholarships in those countries where they are administered.

A list of other scholarships available to students applying to UCL is available via the UCL Scholarships page.

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Funding your phd, visiting doctoral students, support for current students: .

Can we help? support for current students STS PhD Moodle site.

Reading Groups

STS hosts a series of reading groups, run by current PhD students, to discuss interesting, thought provoking material in relevant fields.

STS Research Space

The STS Research Space is an initiative to assist PhD students with a wide range of academic and non-academic problems.

The STS Research Space

King's College London

Doctoral opportunities & funding.

King's is a world-renowned research-intensive university with over three thousand postgraduate research (PGR) students across its nine faculties.

Ranked 7th in the UK for its research and named 35th in the world top research institutions (Times Higher Education World Rankings 2023), King's College London offers PGR students a unique chance to work with top class researchers in a city that offers unrivalled opportunities for collaboration.

Discover why we are ranked as a world-leading research university
Funding opportunities for doctoral students

Cohort-based funded doctoral training

As well as world-leading research and supervision, King's Centre for Doctoral Studies provides university-wide support, advice, and training for PGR students, ensuring our doctoral students are equipped to excel as research leaders in the academy, in industry, and beyond.

To find more information about PhD opportunities at King's, browse this page's links to search our research areas, find a potential supervisor, browse our range of MPhil/PhD courses, and explore your funding options.

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Commonwealth PhD Scholarships

by Alumni Team | Aug 2, 2022

COMMONWEALTH PHD SCHOLARSHIPS

How to apply, supporting documentation, advice for applicants, choosing a university/course, applicant eligibility.

Eligible countries

Completing the application form

Selection process and criteria

Tenure and placement

Financial assistance, general conditions, faqs and enquiries.

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for applicants from least developed countries and vulnerable states, as classified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university.

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth. By attracting individuals with outstanding talent and identifiable potential from all backgrounds and supporting them to become leaders and innovators on returning to their home countries, the CSC’s work combines sustainable development with the UK national interest and provides opportunities for international partnerships and collaboration.

Purpose: Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) , Commonwealth PhD scholarships contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by supporting research that will have a developmental impact. They also enhance individual teaching and research capacity leading to increase institutional capacity in academic and other sectors in Commonwealth countries, and will contribute to UK higher education and research by attracting high-calibre international applicants and encouraging links and collaboration, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

Intended beneficiaries: Commonwealth PhD scholarships are for high-quality graduates who have the potential to undertake world-class research of a developmental nature and to become influential leaders, teachers, or researchers in their home countries.

These scholarships are offered under the six CSC Development themes .

Applications for Commonwealth PhD scholarships for the 202 5 /2 6 academic year are now open . The deadline for submitting an application is 16:00 hours BST (15:00 GMT) on 1 5 October 202 4 . The s cholarships are for study in the UK beginning in September/October 2 02 5 .

Applications to the CSC must be made using the CSC’s online application system .

The CSC is unable to accept any applications or documentation not submitted via the online application system .

Applicants are advised to complete and submit applications as early as possible, as the online application system will be very busy in the days leading up to the application deadline.

As well as applying to the CSC, applicants must apply to a nominator.

There are three types of nominator invited to participate in the PhD scholarship programme:

National nominating agencies – this is the main route of application.
Selected universities/university bodies – which can nominate their own academic staff.
Selected non-governmental organisations and charitable bodies .

Participating n ominators put forward an agreed number of candidates to the CSC for consideration . The CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships.

Each nominator oversees its own selection process and may have additional eligibility criteria. Applicants must check with the nominator for their specific advice and rules for applying, and their own eligibility criteria.

Nominators may set their own closing dates for applications. They will nominate candidates to the CSC in December 2024.

Selections are made from the pool of nominations. Candidates are asked to note that a nomination is no guarantee of selection.

Applicants can expect to hear the outcome of their applications by July 2025. We will contact all applicants by email and they should ensure all folders of their email accounts are monitored, including junk mail and spam folders. A scholarship offer may be withdrawn if a candidate is emailed but does not respond within a specified time.

Applications must include supporting documentation to be eligible.

Please note that applicants are required to collect references and supporting statements, either on institution letterhead or an email clearly showing the sender’s details, from referees and proposed supervisors in the UK, and then upload them in PDF format to the application system with their other supporting documentation.

The references and supporting statements must be uploaded to the application system by the deadline for applications and we are unable to accept references and supporting statements any other way or after this date.

Applicants must upload the following documents with the application:

Proof that they are a citizen or have refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country: a copy of a valid passport (or national ID card) showing a photograph, date of birth, and country of citizenship.
Full transcripts detailing all higher education qualifications, including to-date transcripts for any courses currently being studied, with certified translations if not in English. Where any transcripts are missing or do not include all pages, the application will be considered ineligible.
References from at least two individuals, in PDF format, signed and on institutional letterhead or an email clearly showing the sender’s details.
A supporting statement, in PDF format, signed and either on institutional letterhead or an email clearly showing the sender’s details, from a proposed supervisor in the UK from at least one of the institutions named on the application form.

Applications will be considered ineligible if any of the required documentation is not included by the closing date.

The CSC will not accept supporting documentation submitted outside the online application system.

When completing the references, referees should be asked to comment as fully as possible on the applicant, keeping in mind the following points for inclusion, as appropriate:

How long, and in what capacity, the referee has known the applicant.
The referee’s views on the applicant’s suitability for the proposed Scholarship and the need for the particular subject of study in the UK.
capability to grasp concepts and reason analytically;
capacity for original thought;
and motivation and perseverance in achieving objectives.
Assessment of the applicant’s particular strengths and weaknesses.
The applicant’s potential to impact development in their home country.
Any other general qualities which the referee considers would make the applicant a good recipient of a Scholarship.

Please note that the CSC does not charge apply for any of its scholarships or fellowships through its online application system.

When completing supporting statements, proposed supervisors should be asked to confirm that they are, in principle, prepared to have the applicant working with them and that they have the facilities to undertake the research. They should also be asked how the applicant’s plan of study fits with the expertise of their department and to indicate how much of the applicant’s plan of study, if any, they wrote. Any additional comments they make will be appreciated by the Commission.

Applicants can find general information about applying for a Commonwealth Scholarship on our advice for applicants page .

Applicants may find the following resources useful when researching their choices of institution and course of study in the UK:

Study UK – British Council website, with guidance for international students and a course and institution search
Steps to Postgraduate Study – a guide to asking the right questions about taught postgraduate study in the UK
Postgrad.com – information for postgraduate students, with a course search
Prospects – information on postgraduate study in the UK
Research Excellent Framework 2021 results – results of a system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions
UCAS Postgraduate – guidance on how to find and apply for a postgraduate course
Discover Uni – the official website for comparing UK higher education course data
UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) – advice for international students on choosing a course of study

The CSC is not responsible for the content of external sites.

Applicants can also discover how Commonwealth Alumni are making an impact and leading change across critical development issues by visiting our development impact stories page .

To apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
Be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2025.
By September 2025, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)*.
Not be registered for a PhD, or an MPhil leading to a PhD, at a UK university or in their home country before September/October 2025.
Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format.

*The CSC recognises that disabled people have often faced and overcome challenges or barriers in their education journey which have prevented them achieving the academic requirement for a Commonwealth Scholarship. Disabled applicants who can demonstrate their potential to contribute to international development but who do not hold a 2:1 Undergraduate degree may be considered for a contextualised nomination through the Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum (CDPF) nominator. For more information, please contact CDPF directly using the details on our NGOs and charitable body nominators page .

The CSC aims to identify talented individuals who have the potential to make change. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants. For further information on the support available to scholars who share that they have a disability, see the CSC disability support statement .

There is no age limit for CSC applications. Applicants are advised to confirm with their employers any age restrictions on leave entitlement they may have in place.

Eligible Countries

Please note that only candidates from the eligible countries listed below can apply for Commonwealth PhD Scholarships .

Bangladesh Cameroon The Gambia Kenya Kiribati Lesotho Malawi Mozambique Nigeria Pakistan Rwanda Sierra Leone Solomon Islands Sri Lanka Tanzania Togo Tuvalu Uganda Zambia

In the application form, applicants are asked to:

List all undergraduate and postgraduate university qualifications obtained.
List up to 10 publications and prizes.
Provide details of employment history and explain how the experience gained supports and is relevant to the programme to be undertaken in the UK.
List names and positions of three referees who are qualified to comment on both their capacity to benefit from the proposed Scholarship in the UK and their ability to deliver development impact afterwards. One of the referees must be a current employer (if applicable) and at least two references must be included with the application.
Provide a Development Impact statement in four parts.

In the first part applicants should explain how the proposed scholarship relates to:

Development issues at the global, national, and local level
Development issues connected to the chosen CSC development theme and the wider sector

The second part should explain how they intend to apply their new skills once the Scholarship ends.

The third part should outline what they expect will change in development terms following the Scholarship, including:

The outcomes that they aim to achieve
The timeframe for their implementation
Who the beneficiaries will be

In the fourth part applicants should write about how the impact of their work could be best measured and evidenced.

Applicants are also asked to:

Confirm what their award objectives are and how each of them will be met by the Scholarship programme.
Confirm what their career plans are for the 5 years following the Scholarship.
Confirm their long-term career plans.
Provide a detailed plan of study.
Provide a personal statement to summarise the ways in which their personal background has encouraged them to want to make an impact in their home country. Applicants may wish to highlight any areas where they have already made significant contributions, including overcoming personal or community barriers in accessing higher education or within their field.
Summarise the ways in which they have engaged in voluntary activities and the opportunities they have had to demonstrate leadership.

Selection Process and criteria

Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:

Academic merit
Quality of research proposal
Potential impact on the development of the candidate’s come country

For further details, see the Commonwealth Scholarships selection criteria .

Applicants should note the criteria carefully and link their answers in the application form to each point listed.

Scholarships are tenable at any approved UK university or higher education institution with which the CSC has a part-funding agreement for a specific programme of research for 36 months of full-time study only. For the full list, see here: cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/uk-universities

Scholarships are to obtain one degree; funding will not be extended to enable candidates to complete a qualification in addition to or higher than that for which the selection was made.

Scholarships are made in respect of full-time study only and no other course of study may be undertaken at the same time.

The CS C does not support four-year PhDs.

The CSC does not provide new direct financial or promotional support for the fossil fuel energy sector overseas, defined as the extraction, production, transportation, refining and marketing of crude oil, natural gas or thermal coal, as well as any fossil-fuel fired power plants.

Applicants must make clear in the application which qualification they are applying for. This will enable the CSC to consider the application in the correct category. Applications which do not make this clear may be considered ineligible.

Applicants are advised to list three universities and supervisors that they think are the most appropriate for their study, in order of preference, and to explain their reasons. This is important because the CSC will not change the university or supervisor (or the order of preference) of a provisionally selected candidate after the point of selection, unless exceptional information becomes available that could not have been foreseen at the time of application.

The CSC will make the final decision on institution of study, and reserves the right to overrule any preferences indicated by the candidate. The CSC will consider the suitability of the course and its value for money when deciding on any overrule.

Applicants must take the necessary steps to apply for admission to their preferred universities in advance of their scholarship application. Many courses have strict admission deadlines and candidates should check admission requirements carefully when applying. If an applicant is selected for a scholarship and has not applied and been accepted for a course, it may not be possible to proceed with the scholarship.

Applicants must provide a supporting statement for a named supervisor from at least one of the UK universities to which they are applying. Details of what the supporting statement should include are outlined in the supporting documentation section. Applicants are strongly advised to provide a supporting statement from a supervisor at the first choice university. If not, the CSC reserves the right to select for placement at another university for which a statement is provided.

Each scholarship provides:

Approved airfare from the Scholar’s home country to the UK and return at the end of the award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor the cost of journeys made before the award is confirmed).
Approved tuition fees: full fees are covered by agreement between the CSC and the UK university, and Scholars are not liable to pay for any part of the tuition fee.
Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,378 per month, or £1,690 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at current levels).
Warm clothing allowance, where applicable.
Study travel grant towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas.
Provision towards the cost of fieldwork undertaken overseas (the cost of one economy class return airfare to the fieldwork location), where approved.
Paid mid-term visit (airfare) to the Scholar’s home country, unless they have claimed or intend to claim spouse and/or child allowances during their scholarship or have received a return airfare to their home country for fieldwork.
If a Scholar is accompanied by their spouse but no children: spouse allowance of £297 per month for a maximum period of nine months, if they and their spouse are living together at the same address in the UK (unless the spouse is also in receipt of a scholarship; other conditions also apply).
If a Scholar is accompanied by their spouse and children: spouse allowance of £297 per month and child allowance of £297 per month for the first child, and £146 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if their spouse and children are living with them at the same address in the UK (unless their spouse is also in receipt of a scholarship; other conditions also apply).
If a Scholar has children and is widowed, divorced, or a single parent, child allowance of child allowance of £590 per month for the first child, and £146 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if their children are living with them at the same address in the UK.

If a Scholar shares that they have a disability, a full assessment of their needs and eligibility for additional financial support will be offered by the CSC.

The CSC’s family allowances are intended to be only a contribution towards the cost of maintaining a Scholar’s family in the UK. The true costs are likely to be considerably higher, and Scholars must be able to supplement these allowances to support any family members who accompany them to the UK.

For more information, see the current Handbook for Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows .

Please note that the conditions outlined in the Handbook are subject to change.

A Commonwealth Scholarship covers fees, approved fares, and personal maintenance. Other scholarships, awards, or bursaries that cover the same costs may not be held concurrently.

For the CSC to administer the application effectively and efficiently after submission, it will be necessary to create a record in the applicant’s name. If they apply for an award to the CSC, their details will be kept on file. Basic anonymised demographic data for all applicants will be kept for analytical research. The CSC is committed to protecting personal information and to being transparent about the information we are collecting about applicants and what we do with it. To find out more, see our privacy notice .

Applicant’s personal information will be used to conduct necessary due diligence checks to CSC’s satisfaction, before CSC proceeds with any type of formal agreement or contractual relationship. In most cases, the due diligence checks will be straightforward, however further information may be requested, so we ask for full co-operation to speed up the process.

If an applicant does not agree to personal data being used for the purpose of conducting due diligence, unfortunately CSC will not be able to proceed further with the application process.

If an application is successful, the CSC will notify the applicant that they have been provisionally selected (selected for an award subject to the CSC agreeing terms of admission to the university) at which point they will be a provisional scholarship candidate.

The CSC does not require any applicants to take an IELTS (English language) test.

The CSC will not be able to offer a scholarship if it would contravene the terms and conditions of another scholarship previously held.

When terms of admission to the university have been agreed, the CSC will provide a Notification of Award (formal offer of a scholarship).

When all conditions of the Notification of Award have been met, the CSC will provide a formal Confirmation of Award.

Candidates will be required to submit a Health and Disability Form before the Confirmation of Award can be issued.

Candidates will be required to sign an undertaking to return to their home country as soon as possible after the end of the award.

Candidates are expected to start the award on the date stated in the Notification of Award.

If a candidate requires a Student visa to come to the UK to study, they must meet all relevant immigration requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. They should check the GOV.UK website for updated information.

All UK immigration regulations are set by UK Visas and Immigration and are subject to change. The CSC has no control over these regulations.

Candidates will be selected for an award based on the plan of study outlined on the application form, which is not expected to change significantly during the award. Any such changes must be agreed by the CSC.

Throughout their award, Scholars are expected to reside in the UK, and must seek approval from the CSC in advance of any overseas travel.

Scholars must not undertake paid employment during the award without approval from the CSC in advance.

Collaboration is a feature of doctoral research. The CSC expects that participants in collaborative projects will develop a collaborative agreement to clarify the contributions and rights of each partner. The CSC will not get involved in negotiating an exploitation agreement but will need to be assured that an arrangement acceptable to all parties exists. Arrangements should be made to identify, protect, and value any arising intellectual property and to secure a suitable return to the institution and the investigators through exploitation. The CSC considers the intellectual property ownership to lie initially with the student; however, many universities have their own locally applicable policy. In many cases, it is in the best interest of a student for ownership to be vested with the university, which will have greater negotiating powers and will be likely to be able to seek the best returns in any exploitation agreement. Award holders are expected to notify the CSC when CSC-funded intellectual property is exploited.

The CSC will consider a request to extend a Scholar’s leave to remain in the UK after their award only if they wish to move from Master’s to PhD study. Strict conditions will apply.

The CSC cannot provide a letter of support or permission for Scholars to remain in or return to the UK after the award to enable them to work or undertake postdoctoral study.

The following are not eligible to apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship or Fellowship; an employee, a former employee, or relative of an employee of the Government of the United Kingdom; or a staff member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities or the British Council; or a Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioner, former Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioner or a relative of a Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioner. Former employees of the organisations listed above are eligible to apply three years after ceasing their employment with them.

In line with the UK Bribery Act 2010, any applicant convicted of bribery will be banned from reapplying for a Commonwealth Scholarship or Fellowship for a period of up to five years.

Applicants are expected to adhere to the CSC’s Code of Conduct for award holders and the Disciplinary Policy and Procedure .

An award may be terminated at any time for reasons of unsatisfactory conduct, progress, or attendance, or if registration is suspended or terminated by the university for any reason.

The CSC is committed to administering and managing its scholarships and fellowships in a fair and transparent manner. For more information, see the CSC Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedure at and the FCDO guidance on reporting fraud .

The CSC is committed proactively to safeguard and promote the welfare of our beneficiaries, and to protect its staff, Commissioners, beneficiaries and all those with whom the CSC comes into contact. The CSC requires staff, members of the Commission, applicants for and recipients of CSC awards and suppliers to act consistently with its requirements for safeguarding. Applicants should note the CSC Safeguarding Policy which sets out the obligation for staff, members of the Commission, applicants for and recipients of CSC awards and suppliers to act consistently with its requirements for safeguarding. Any safeguarding concerns should be reported to the Commission at: [email protected]

All conditions of award are subject to UK local law and practices and are subject to change by the CSC.

For more information, see the current Handbook for Commonwealth Scholars . Please note that the conditions outlined in the Handbook are subject to change.

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How much does a PhD cost?

Phd funding from national research councils, phd funding from universities, living costs and opportunity costs, career prospects with a phd .

By Elke Schwarz

Professor Daniel Drezner of Tufts University once quipped: “Should you get a PhD? Only if you are crazy or crazy about your subject.” If you fit one of those two categories, you’ll no doubt be keen to find out how to finance your mad endeavor. Here’s a quick guide to getting PhD funding …

First things first, how much does a PhD cost ? Here, the answer varies considerably by country. In the UK, being a self-funded PhD student can be an expensive undertaking, with an annual tuition bill of approximately £3,000 to £6,000 (about US$3,800-7,670) for domestic students and up to £18,000 ($23,000) for international students for the first three years.

In the US, the price tag for a PhD is even higher, ranging from US$28,000 to US$40,000 per year. In Germany, on the other hand, PhD students face no tuition fees at all, aside from a nominal semester contribution of €250 (~US$320).

Before some of these high figures deter you, be reassured that there are many PhD funding opportunities available; few PhD students are self-funded.

In the UK, PhD funding is provided via seven research councils, each covering a specific academic sector. Across Europe, such funding is offered by the European Research Council . Both the US and Canada have the equivalent in their National Research Councils, which give financial support to students either individually, via scholarships, or for funded research projects, via a research group or department.

Most universities provide substantial scholarships, studentships and other PhD funding opportunities. These schemes typically cover the cost for a good proportion of the annual tuition fees, if not more. Universities often also provide some funding for doctoral students to cover the costs of field trips and conference attendance.

A further means to fund a PhD is by obtaining a PhD position, sometimes also called PhD studentships or assistantships. These are essentially jobs tied to the PhD program, involving work in teaching, research or both. This is an ideal way to support your research, while being involved in a larger, often team-based, funded research project and gaining work experience.

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Other costs to be considered when calculating PhD funding are living costs and opportunity costs. Living expenses will of course vary significantly by country and city. Studying in Paris (France) or Oslo (Norway) will likely incur a substantially higher annual cost than completing a PhD in Bangkok (Thailand), for example.

In addition, opportunity costs can be high. Unlike a master’s degree, which usually takes just one or two years full-time, a PhD demands a markedly higher time investment – most programs require an absolute minimum of three years, and some require five to six, depending on the country.

During this time, full-time employment is possible only if it is in relation to the PhD program itself. Some may opt to continue working and attempt to complete a PhD part-time – but this has proven to be exceptionally challenging; some studies suggest that drop-out rates for part-time PhDs are as high as 66 percent.

But while this might all sound daunting, there are considerable benefits and advantages to getting a PhD. In other words: the prospects for careers with a PhD are good. While entry-level salaries may not be considerably higher compared to those for master’s graduates, those with a PhD do have better long-term prospects for faster career- and pay-scale advancements. And a growing number of PhD students consider a post-doc life outside of academia.

There has been a clear trend in non-academic employers (such as consultancies, think tanks, media and others) increasingly valuing not only the specialist knowledge of PhD graduates but also their maturity and soft skills. Attributes valued by PhD employers across a wide range of industries include diligence, research abilities, focus, discipline, presentation skills and the demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to a deadline.

For all those aspiring doctoral students who aim to have a quick return on their investment, a word of caution: the benefits of a PhD are not to be had in the fast lane. The value of a PhD qualification is to be found in the long-term benefits it brings, financially, professionally and intellectually. It is a labor of love, and, as we know there is always some madness in love, but for those with realistic expectations and the discipline and tenacity to complete this highest of academic degrees, it is a tremendously rewarding experience, in more ways than one.

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Some PhD funding schemes involve applying directly for advertised projects, while others require you to develop a research proposal alongside a supervisory team. Make sure you read the criteria carefully in advance.
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Funding for postgraduate study

You can get funding for postgraduate study through loans, studentships, bursaries and grants - you might also get help from your employer.

You can now apply for funding for the 2024 to 2025 academic year.

Search for postgraduate funding on the Scholarship Search website or Prospects website .

Postgraduate Master’s Loan

If you’re starting a master’s degree, you could get a Postgraduate Master’s Loan to help with course fees and living costs. You can get up to:

£12,471 if your course starts on or after 1 August 2024
£12,167 if your course started between 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024
£11,836 if your course started between 1 August 2022 and 31 July 2023

Postgraduate Doctoral Loan

If you’re starting a doctoral degree, you could get a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan to help with course fees and living costs. You can get up to:

£29,390 if your course starts on or after 1 August 2024
£28,673 if your course started between 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024
£27,892 if your course started between 1 August 2022 and 31 July 2023

It is not based on your income or your family’s and it’s paid directly to you.

Studentships

Studentships are postgraduate positions that have funding attached for fees, living expenses or both. They’re mainly funded by UK Research and Innovation .

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Graduate-entry medical students can also get support from Student Finance England for fees charged over £3,465.

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Charities and trusts sometimes provide grants, often for students from poorer backgrounds or those who’ve achieved academic excellence. Find out more at your local library in these publications:

the Educational Grants Directory
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You can also use the Family Action grant search .

Learned societies

Societies sometimes offer funding for postgraduate or postdoctoral research. They include:

the British Academy (for humanities and social sciences - postdoctorate only)
the Royal Academy of Engineering (for engineering)
the Royal Society (for science - postdoctorate only)

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an individual - sometimes people donate awards to help postgraduates (these are usually offered through your university or college)
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Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2025/2026 (Fully-funded)

Deadline: October 15, 2024

Applications are open for the Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2025/2026 . Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Commonwealth PhD scholarships contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by supporting research that will have a developmental impact.

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for applicants from least developed countries and fragile States, as classified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university.

Scholarship

Each scholarship provides:

Approved airfare from the Scholar’s home country to the UK and return at the end of the award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor the cost of journeys made before the award is confirmed).
Approved tuition fees: full fees are covered by agreement between the CSC and the UK university, and Scholars are not liable to pay for any part of the tuition fee.
Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,378 per month, or £1,690 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at current levels).
Warm clothing allowance, where applicable.
Study travel grant towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas.
Provision towards the cost of fieldwork undertaken overseas (the cost of one economy class return airfare to the fieldwork location), where approved.
Paid mid-term visit (airfare) to the Scholar’s home country, unless they have claimed or intend to claim spouse and/or child allowances during their scholarship or have received a return airfare to their home country for fieldwork.
If a Scholar is accompanied by their spouse but no children: spouse allowance of £297 per month for a maximum period of nine months, if they and their spouse are living together at the same address in the UK (unless the spouse is also in receipt of a scholarship; other conditions also apply).
If a Scholar is accompanied by their spouse and children: spouse allowance of £297 per month and child allowance of £297 per month for the first child, and £146 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if their spouse and children are living with them at the same address in the UK (unless their spouse is also in receipt of a scholarship; other conditions also apply).
If a Scholar has children and is widowed, divorced, or a single parent, child allowance of child allowance of £590 per month for the first child, and £146 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if their children are living with them at the same address in the UK.

Eligibility

To apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
Be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2025.
By September 2025, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)*.
Not be registered for a PhD, or an MPhil leading to a PhD, at a UK university or in their home country before September/October 2025.
Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:

Academic merit
Quality of research proposal
Potential impact on the development of the candidate’s come country

Application

Applications for Commonwealth PhD scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year are now open. The deadline for submitting an application is 16:00 hours BST (15:00 GMT) on 15 October 2024. The scholarships are for study in the UK beginning in September/October 2025.

Applicants are advised to complete and submit applications as early as possible, as the online application system will be very busy in the days leading up to the application deadline.

As well as applying to the CSC, applicants must apply to a nominator.

There are three types of nominator invited to participate in the PhD scholarship programme:

National nominating agencies – this is the main route of application.
Selected universities/university bodies – which can nominate their own academic staff.
Selected non-governmental organisations and charitable bodies .

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For more information, visit Commonwealth PhD Scholarships .

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Study Postgraduate

Phd in social work (2025 entry).

Course code

October, January and April

3-4 years full-time; Up to 7 years part-time

Qualification

Centre for Lifelong Learning

University of Warwick

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Find out more about our Social Work PhD degree at Warwick

The PhD in Social Work allows you to select a topic of your choice linked to our expertise within the broad field of social work. Warwick's Centre for Lifelong Learning provides a rich, transdisciplinary academic environment supported by a dedicated team including supervision and personal tutoring.

Course overview

This PhD provides an opportunity to undertake in-depth research linked to our expertise in social work. Our faculty has a range of expertise. We support research projects linked to one or more of our main research themes.

Teaching and learning

We provide a pleasant PhD study room and dedicated personal tutor support in addition to the supervisory team. A combined staff and student seminar programme provides a collegiate forum for sharing and discussing current topics and ideas.

General entry requirements

Minimum requirements.

2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or a good Master's level degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

English language requirements

You can find out more about our English language requirements Link opens in a new window . This course requires the following:

IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.

International qualifications

We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.

For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page Link opens in a new window .

Additional requirements

There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

Our research

Research themes can include:

Social work
Men/masculinity
Childbirth/fatherhood
Health and social work
Inequalities in health
Mental health
Social work practice
Social work related legal and policy issues
Work and practice related to the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and Mental Capacity Act 2005
International and European approaches and perspectives in mental health practice

Find a supervisor

Please hover above the name(s) listed below for a quick overview then click to view the full profile.

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Applicants are encouraged to contact their potential supervisor. The most important aspect is the nature of your project and its potential for supervision in our department

You are asked to view your intended supervisor's profile and read their work. Please think about what might make your proposed PhD attractive to your supervisor, and customise the proposal accordingly.

How does your project relate to your intended supervisor's work?
How might your project enhance, advance, or develop it?
Could you take it in a different direction?
What kind of methods and approaches are likely to appeal to your potential supervisor?

We receive a large number of proposals every year and only have capacity for proposals that are carefully tailored to our specific areas of expertise.

The University's Find a Supervisor Guidance

Research proposals

When putting together your research proposal please:

Provide an overview of your research question, explaining why it is of academic and or practical importance
Outline the main objectives of your research, providing details of two or three key aspects
Indicate the importance of previous related research and how your own research question might make a useful contribution to the area
Briefly state the main research techniques (interviews, case studies, modelling, literature review, etc.) you might use
Indicate your suggested literature and/or data collection procedures, indicating sources and any possible difficulties
Explain the techniques you intend to use
Add an outline timeline of activities

Tuition fees

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and registration and some student amenities.

Find your research course fees

Fee Status Guidance

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.

Do you need your fee classification to be reviewed?

If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.

Find out more about how universities assess fee status

Additional course costs

As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.

For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on the course web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our  Module Catalogue  (please visit the Department’s website if the Module Catalogue hyperlinks are not provided).

Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2022/23 year of study). Information about module department specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:

Core text books
Printer credits
Dissertation binding
Robe hire for your degree ceremony

Scholarships and bursaries

Cll scholarship and funding.

CLL currently provides a fees only PhD scholarship for up to two students. Due to the competitive and restricted nature of scholarship opportunities, you are advised to develop a self-funded 'back-up' plan.

Scholarships and financial support

Find out about the different funding routes available, including; postgraduate loans, scholarships, fee awards and academic department bursaries.

Living costs

Find out more about the cost of living as a postgraduate student at the University of Warwick.

Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL)

For more than 30 years, the Centre for Lifelong Learning has been a centre of expertise in the education of lifelong learners in different contexts. It has a focus on enabling adult learners to achieve their personal and professional goals by accessing a Warwick education, irrespective of background.

Our departmental research strategy focuses on four interconnected themes: concepts of lifelong learning; people-focused professions; wellbeing and identity; participation and collaboration. We seek to enthuse staff, students, and the wider community with this vision. More information is available on our website.

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Our Postgraduate Taught courses

Career Coaching (PGA)
Career Development and Coaching Studies (MA)
Career Development and Coaching Studies (PGCert)
Career Development and Coaching Studies (PGDip)
Career Development Theories (PGA)
Career Education, Information and Guidance in HE (MA)
Career Education, Information and Guidance in HE (PGCert)
Career Education, Information and Guidance in HE (PGDip)
Challenges of Careers Work in Higher Education (PGA)
Coaching (MA)
Coaching (PGCert)
Coaching (PGDip)
Leadership and Team Coaching (PGA)
Psychotherapy and Counselling (MSc)

Our Postgraduate Research courses

PhD in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning
PhD in Social Policy and Social Work
PhD in Social Work

How to apply

The application process for courses that start in September and October 2025 will open on 2 October 2024.

For research courses that start in September and October 2025 the application deadline for students who require a visa to study in the UK is 2 August 2025. This should allow sufficient time to complete the admissions process and to obtain a visa to study in the UK.

How to apply for a postgraduate research course

After you’ve applied

Find out how we process your application.

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We understand how important it is to visit and explore your future university before you apply. That's why we have put together a range of online and in-person options to help you discover more about your course, visit campus, and get a sense of postgraduate life at Warwick. Our events offer includes:

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Why Warwick

Discover why Warwick is one of the best universities in the UK and renowned globally.

9th in the UK

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6th Most Targeted University

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69th in the World

out of 1,500 institutions across 104 locations (QS World University Rankings 2025.)

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for our 'Graduate Prospects' score. (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.)

Gold Standard Teaching

Gold, the highest possible rating across all three categories (student experience, student outcomes, and overall) (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)

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About the information on this page

This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply. Please read our terms and conditions to find out more.

Research opportunities

Litac – bio-based fibres of bacteria-generated bioplastics for a decarbonised textile industry.

Polyester fibres are the predominant raw material in the textile industry, and so, significantly contribute to global carbon emissions. Their annual global production exceeds 60 million metric tons, equating to over 570 kg of carbon emissions. To support the industrial transition from fossil-derived to biobased polymers, sustainable approaches to polyester fibre manufacture are essential, working at the intersection of organic waste valorisation, microbial synthesis and green biopolymer processing. This project aims to harness the knowledge gained with the conversion of coffee waste (i.e. spent coffee grounds) into biobased polyester fibres (i.e. based on polyhydroxyalkanoates), aiming to accomplish sustainable textile raw materials with comparable chemical composition and functionalities with respect to the current, unsustainable fossil-derived variants. Applicants are invited to apply for a fully funded PhD programme to deliver on this vision by exploiting the use of salt-loving microorganisms, industry-compliant fibre manufacturing routes developed in-house and green physiochemical approaches. This research ultimately aims to develop biodegradable fibres from inedible biomass with the required textile manufacturability for industrial uptake and that can be safely degraded at the end of life for subsequent re-manufacture repeatedly.

To nurture the best talent, the post fully covers domestic fees, providing living-costs commensurate to those offered by the UKRI, as well as a flexible £10k budget for consumables and travel. As standard with the PhD positions, the post-holder will also join the vibrant LITAC researcher community, who meet in sessions that are designed to enhance additional skills relevant to their academic career. Topics include: <ul> <li>developing speaking and presentation skills, </li> <li>delivering compelling research posters, </li> <li>maximising the use of a travel allowance and more</li> </ul> Industrial Collaborations: The successful applicant will join the <a href="https://www.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-institute-textiles-colour">Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC)</a>, a collaborative international research Institute that applies academic expertise, working together with external partners, both industrial from across the world, to address global challenges and sustainable development in textile and colour industries. We are focused on the development of innovative science and technology, materials, methods and processes. Technology-driven sustainable development is a major part of our work, hosted by the <a href="https://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/design">School of Design</a> at the University of Leeds. The School of Design is a world leading research centre with a focus in creativity and developing innovative materials and manufacturing solutions with interdisciplinary researchers and industrial partners. We have a strong industrial collaboration with UK and international based textiles and natural polymers manufacturing industries. These industrial collaborators will work closely with the PhD student throughout the project. Please include the following subheadings and update as required Duration of the Award <ul> <li>Full-time (3 years), pro-rata for part-time. The award will be made for one year in the first instance and renewable for a further period of up to 2 years (pro-rata for part-time), subject to satisfactory academic progress. </li> </ul> Funding <ul> <li>Full Fees</li> <li>Maintenance (£18,622 in Session 2023/24 for full-time study, part-time will be pro-rata at 60%). This amount increases per annum in line with the Research Council UK rate.</li> <li>Please be aware that any expenses related to the relocation of international students to the UK (visa, insurance, NHS fees, flights, etc) would be their responsibility and is not covered by this award.</li> </ul> Other Conditions <ul> <li>Applicants must not have already been awarded or be currently studying for a doctoral degree.</li> <li>Applicants must live within a reasonable distance of the University of Leeds whilst in receipt of this scholarship.</li> </ul>

Stage 1 First, apply for a research place of study, through the <a href="https://studentservices.leeds.ac.uk/pls/banprod/bwskalog_uol.P_DispLoginNon">online application form</a>. Please state clearly that the funding you wish to be considered for is “Biobased fibres of bacteria-generated bioplastics for a decarbonised textile industry” with Professor Giuseppe Tronci and Dr Thuy Do as your proposed supervisors. You will be expected to meet our <a href="https://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/design-research-degrees/doc/apply-9">eligibility criteria</a> for PhD candidates. To be considered for the Studentship you must submit all the required supporting documents for your application for PhD study. Please note that you will not need to submit a Research Proposal as part of your application for this project. In place of a Research Proposal please can you submit a statement which conveys your motivation and enthusiasm for the project as outlined in the Scholarship advert. See stage 2 below. Once you have received your student ID number (a 9-digit number) move onto stage 2 Stage 2 Apply for the “Biobased fibres of bacteria-generated bioplastics for a decarbonised textile industry” by completing the <a href="https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/leeds/litac-bio-based-fibres-of-bacteria-generated-bioplastics">Scholarship Application Form</a>. You must submit your scholarship application by 1 November 2024. The scholarship application includes the supporting statement referenced in Stage 1. This statement should demonstrate your suitability for your intended PhD Project and not be longer than two pages. The statement should specifically include details on your interest in the project and why you have chosen to apply for this in particular. The statement should also include how you will apply your current skills, knowledge and experience to undertake the PhD and the approach you would take to develop the project. As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students from all walks of life and from across the world. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Across all Faculties we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community, people who identify as LGBT+ and people with disabilities. Applicants will always be selected based on merit and ability.

The applicant must have a good background in biopolymer chemistry and/or microbiology, with a good understanding of polymer fibres and technical textiles also desirable. Applicants to research degree programmes should normally have at least a first class or an upper second-class British Bachelors Honours degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or another appropriate undergraduate or Masters discipline. Applicants who are uncertain about the requirements for this research degree course are advised to contact Professor Giuseppe Tronci ([email protected]) or Dr Thuy Do ([email protected]) prior to making an application.

The minimum English language entry requirement for research postgraduate research study in the School of Design is an IELTS of 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (reading, writing, listening and speaking) or equivalent. The test must be dated within two years of the start date of the course in order to be valid.

For further information please contact the PGR Admissions team at [email protected].

Scholarships

Africa Scholarships

Paset - rsif africa phd scholarships 2025 (fully funded).

Fully Funded
Africa Universities
All Subjects
International Students

Description

The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (PASET) has announced the opening of its sixth call for applications for the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) PhD Scholarships . This prestigious scholarship offers funding for 3-4 years of doctoral training in key areas such as ICT, food security, energy, and climate change. With a deadline of September 16, 2024, this program supports sub-Saharan African students, fostering high-quality research and innovation. Managed by icipe in Nairobi, Rsif aims to develop Africa's future leaders in applied sciences.

About PASET:

The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (PASET) is an African-led initiative aimed at addressing the skills gap in applied sciences, engineering, and technology (ASET) within sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) . Established by African governments , PASET seeks to promote socio-economic transformation by developing a skilled workforce in key fields such as ICT, agriculture, energy, and engineering. The initiative supports high-quality education, research, and innovation across SSA, with a focus on improving institutional capacities and enhancing regional collaboration. Its flagship program, the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif), provides funding for PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, and universities to build scientific expertise and innovation ecosystems.

Degree Level

PASET - RSIF Africa PhD Scholarships 2025 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake PhD level programs at Africa Universities.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

The scholarship covers:

University tuition fees and research costs.
A monthly stipend to cover living expenses, including accommodation and meals, during study at the Rsif AHU and the sandwich placement at an International Partner Institute.
Round-trip travel between the applicant's home country and the Rsif AHU.
Round-trip travel between the Rsif AHU and the International Partner Institute.
Visas and student permits.
Annual medical and personal accident insurance.
Additional support for family members or dependents, such as children and spouses.
Extra return tickets to the home country for personal reasons.
Application costs to AHUs, including certificate verification and equivalency.

Eligible Nationalities

This scholarship is open to international students from Sub Saharan African Countries that includes Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde (Cape Verde), Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be a citizen of a sub-Saharan African country.
Hold a relevant master's degree in fields related to the Rsif program.
Meet the specific admission criteria of the Rsif AHU offering the PhD program.
Be 35 years of age or younger at the time of application.
Commit to full-time enrollment in a PhD program at an Rsif AHU during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Not currently hold another PhD scholarship while applying to the Rsif PhD scholarship.
Be willing to participate in a 6-12 month "sandwich" training program at an international partner university, research institute, or private company.
Focus their research on a topic that aligns with and contributes to national or regional development in Africa.
Prioritize women and existing young academic faculty who do not have a PhD.

Application Procedure

Important dates:.

Deadline: Applications are due by September 16th, 2024, at 5:00 PM East Africa Time (UTC+3).

Submission Process:

Online Only: Applications must be submitted electronically through the ICIP online portal. Applications submitted via email or hard copy will not be considered.

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PhD Funding from Universities - Scholarships, Studentships & Bursaries

What PhD Funding Can You Get From a University?

Written by Mark Bennett

Many universities have funding of their own available for PhD students. Support ranges from full studentships to partial fee waivers and bursaries for research expenses.

It’s easy to overlook one of the most obvious sources of PhD funding: the university you’re going to be studying at. Most institutions have some form of support available for their postgraduate research students, and some of these awards can be very generous.

But searching through multiple university websites for PhD funding takes time and making sense of the funding you find can be difficult. This guide is designed to help with both problems.

We’ve explained what kind of PhD funding universities usually offer and how to go about finding it. Better yet, we’ve put together a directory of specific funding information for UK universities , alongside their fully-funded PhDs listed here on FindAPhD.com.

We aren’t covering specific, fully-funded PhD projects here. The reason for that is simple: we don’t need to. They’re already listed on FindAPhD.com .
We also aren’t covering Research Council Studentships . These are distributed by universities, but funded by the UK Government, with specific criteria involved. So we’ve covered them in our separate guide to Research Council PhD funding .
Finally, we’re focussing mainly on UK universities . That doesn’t mean that the general advice here isn’t appropriate to PhD study abroad , but information about specific resources will be based on the UK.

Essentially then, we’re covering scholarships, studentships, grants and bursaries, awarded by universities and not attached to a specific PhD project. But what do we mean by ‘scholarships, studentships, grants and bursaries’? Let’s quickly explain.

Types of award

What kinds of PhD funding do universities actually offer? Here are the terms you’ll most commonly encounter – and what they usually mean:

A PhD studentship is normally a full-funding package, covering fees and living costs (plus other expenses). Studentships are sometimes attached to specific projects , but the term can refer to any funding sufficient to complete a PhD. Funding that doesn’t cover a full PhD would probably be referred to as a partial studentship .
A PhD scholarship is likely to be full-funding that isn’t attached to a specific project . Some scholarships are also more specific , perhaps being limited to a payment for fees or living costs, but not both.
A PhD fee waiver removes the need for a student to pay for their tuition, but doesn’t cover living costs. Essentially this is a way for universities to offer partial funding by not charging you to study your PhD with them.
A PhD stipend is a regular payment for living costs . It functions a bit like an annual salary, but is usually paid tax-free. It’s rare for a separate funding package to be referred to in this way, but full scholarships and studentships include a stipend .
A PhD bursary is money paid to a student during a degree. If this is paid for living costs as part of a full-funding package it may be referred to as a PhD stipend (see above). Otherwise the term ‘bursary’ is used for more general funding.
A PhD grant is a specific payment, usually made on a one-off basis in order to assist a student in carrying out research. It might be a substantial amount intended to provide all (or almost all) of the funding you need; or it might be paid for a specific purpose, such as research travel or the purchase of equipment.

Knowing how these terms are often used can help you make sense of university funding awards a little bit more quickly. But don’t treat them as gospel. In practice, labels like ‘scholarship’ and ‘studentship’ are often interchangeable.

Fellowships

Academic fellowships are offered to help support academics researching or working at a university, usually on a temporary basis. They aren't normally a form of PhD funding (in fact, you'll probably need a PhD to apply for one).

Funding criteria

Universities support their students in different ways and for different reasons. Again, knowing something about the common purpose and eligibility criteria for university funding can save you a bit of time as you learn to spot which awards will (and won’t) be appropriate for you.

Merit-based funding is awarded to the best students starting a PhD at a university. Selection is normally made according to the strength of your research proposal or your previous qualifications and academic track record.
Need-based funding is intended to assist students who wouldn’t otherwise be able to study for a PhD . Criteria can be based on your income or economic background . Alternatively, awards made be made to increase widening participation in postgraduate study from under-represented social groups.
International funding is offered to students from outside the UK and EU (who normally pay higher PhD fees). These awards often provide additional money for international study expenses , such as air travel, visa fees or health insurance. Support may be merit-based and open to all overseas students, or offered to citizens from specific countries as need-based funding.

In practice, most university funding for PhDs is merit-based. This means that your success in winning a scholarship, studentship or other support will usually depend on the strength of your application. But it’s worth checking whether you might be eligible for more specific (and potentially less competitive) funding.

Funding during a PhD

Universities may also offer funding for current doctoral students and it can actually be worth knowing about these opportunities before you start:

Travel or conference funding can help cover some of the costs involved in carrying out your research or presenting it at academic events. This support may be provided at a certain rate per-student, per-year, or awarded on an application-by-application basis.
Resource budgets may be provided to pay for any additional materials you need to purchase for your research, such as equipment or books.
Writing-up funding is sometimes provided to students at the end of a PhD who have completed their research, but need time to finish preparing their thesis for submission. This may be available as an extension to an existing studentship or scholarship, or as a way of supporting students whose research over-runs due to factors beyond their control.
Hardship funding may sometimes be offered to students who face unexpected financial difficulties during their PhD.

The availability of this funding shouldn’t make or break your PhD, but it could make it quite a bit cheaper.

Finding funding

Checking what PhD funding is available at one university might not take long, but checking several can be complicated and time-consuming.

So we’ve made things a bit simpler. The table below shows you where to look for PhD funding opportunities from individual UK universities.

We haven’t listed every single scholarship or studentship each university offers*. Instead we’ve shown you where to look for that university’s own funding resources, including details of its PhD scholarships

We’ve also provided a quick link to PhD projects and programmes for each university, here on FindAPhD.com. After all, it’s handy to know what you might be looking for funding for. Or whether a project already has funding.

*It would be very difficult to keep that up to date. Plus, this page would be huge.

PhD Funding from UK Universities
Aberystwyth University
Anglia Ruskin University
Aston University
Bangor University
Bath Spa University	Current projects & programmes
Birkbeck University London	Current projects & programmes
Birmingham City University	Current projects & programmes
Bournemouth University
Brunel University London
Canterbury Christ Church University	Current projects & programmes
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff University
City University of London	Current projects & programmes
Cranfield University
De Montfort University	Current projects & programmes
Durham University
Edge Hill University	Current projects & programmes
Edinburgh Napier University
Falmouth University	Current projects & programmes
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow School of Art	Current projects & programmes
Goldsmiths University of London
Heriot-Watt University
Imperial College London
Keele University
King's College London
Kingston University
Lancaster University
Leeds Beckett University
Liverpool Hope University	Current projects & programmes
Liverpool John Moore's University	Current projects & programmes
London Metropolitan University
London School of Economics
London South Bank University
Loughborough University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Middlesex University	Current projects & programmes
Newcastle University
Northumbria University
Nottingham Trent University
The Open University	Current projects & programmes
Oxford Brookes University	Current projects & programmes
Plymouth Marjon University	Current projects & programmes
Queen Margaret University	Current projects & programmes
Queen Mary University London
Queen's University Belfast
Robert Gordon University	Current projects & programmes
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama	Current projects & programmes
Royal College of Art	Current projects & programmes
Royal College of Music London	Current projects & programmes
Royal Holloway University
Royal Veterinary College	Current projects & programmes
Sheffield Hallam University
School of African and Oriental Studies (SOAS)	Current projects & programmes
St George's University London	Current projects & programmes
Staffordshire University
Swansea University
Teesside University
Ulster University
University of Aberdeen
University of the Arts London
University of Bath
University of Bedfordshire
University of Birmingham
University of Bolton	Current projects & programmes
University of Bradford
University of Brighton
University of Bristol
University of Buckingham
University of Cambridge
University of Central Lancashire	Current projects & programmes
University of Chester	Current projects & programmes
University of Chichester	Current projects & programmes
University College London	Current projects & programmes
University of Cumbria	Current projects & programmes
University of Derby
University of Dundee
University of East Anglia
University of East London	Current projects & programmes
University of Edinburgh
University of Exeter
University of Glasgow
University of Gloucestershire	Current projects & programmes
University of Greenwich
University of Hertfordshire	Current projects & programmes
University of the Highlands and Islands	Current projects & programmes
University of Huddersfield
University of Hull
University of Kent
University of Leeds
University of Leicester
University of Lincoln
University of Liverpool
University of Manchester
University of Northampton	Current projects & programmes
University of Nottingham
University of Oxford
University of Portsmouth
University of Reading
University of Roehampton
University of Salford
University of Sheffield
University of South Wales
University of Southampton
University of St Andrews
University of Stirling
University of Strathclyde
University of Sunderland
University of Surrey
University of Sussex
University of the West of England
University of West London	Current projects & programmes
University of the West of Scotland
University of Wales Trinity St David	Current projects & programmes
University of Warwick
University of Westminster
University of Winchester
University of Wolverhampton	Current projects & programmes
University of York
York St John University	Current projects & programmes

Applying for awards

Universities will set specific eligibility criteria, application processes and deadlines for each of their funding opportunities, but the following tips are worth bearing in mind.

Check whether you actually need to apply

Some universities automatically consider students for certain funding awards. If so, you may simply need to indicate that you’d like to be considered for an award during your normal PhD application . Or you might not need to do anything (other than apply for the PhD itself).

Make sure the funding is definitely for a PhD

A university’s ‘postgraduate’ funding awards won’t always be available for research students; some may be restricted to Masters degrees and other taught courses.

Other awards might include all postgraduate programmes, but only provide funding for one or two years – helpful, but not enough to complete a PhD.

Be aware of deadlines

Even if a PhD project or programme doesn’t have a specific application date, studentships and scholarships for it probably will.

Universities will need a cut-off point in order to assess candidates, make a shortlist and award the funding in time for the successful candidate to start their PhD. Deadlines are often set in the autumn or spring, but this can vary.

Don’t make funding the focus of your entire PhD application

Universities know that students need help paying for a PhD and they want to support you (that’s why they make funding available in the first place). But they also need to know that you’ve chosen them for your doctorate for the right reasons and not just because they might be able to fund you.

Be sure to explain why you’re the right person to do this PhD, why this PhD is worth doing and why this university is the right place to do it – all things that should be part of your research proposal and / or personal statement .

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Modelling cumulative physical load during performance and relationships to injury (PhD scholarship)

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Data science, Mathematics, Science, Science, technology and engineering and mathematics

Eligibility criteria

Indigenous Australian, Academic performance, Struggling financially, From regional, rural or remote areas, Sporting excellence, Women and From a non-English speaking background

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Australian or New Zealand

Application dates

What you'll receive.

You'll receive a stipend of $41,600 per annum for a maximum duration of 3.5 years while undertaking a QUT PhD. The duration includes an extension of up to six months (PhD). This is the full-time, tax exempt rate which will index annually.
You will receive a tuition fee offset/sponsorship, covering the cost of your tuition fees for the first four full-time equivalent years of your doctoral studies.
As the scholarship recipient, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of leading researchers, to undertake your own innovative research in and across the field.
PhD students will receive $20,840 in allowances (training, travel, thesis).

Eligibility

You need to meet the entry requirements for a QUT Doctor of Philosophy , including any English language requirements.
Enrol as a full-time, internal student (unless approval for part-time and/or external study is obtained).
You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident, or a person entitled to stay in Australia, or enter and stay in Australia, without any limitation as to time.

How to apply

If you are (will be) a graduate (recently or otherwise) from any discipline, complete an expression of interest (EOI). The steps are:

Complete the EOI available at Next Generation Graduates Program (NGGP): Sports Data Science & AI - Centre for Data Science (qut.edu.au)
Peruse the projects on offer at Next Generation Graduates Program (NGGP): Our Projects - Centre for Data Science (qut.edu.au) . Those that have already been awarded have a student name listed against them.
Email your top three project preferences, along with your CV and academic record, to [email protected] . We will be in touch with next steps.

About the scholarship

Complex systems modelling

Sports research objectives/questions

In sports like rugby, training is monitored carefully by sports scientists, such that risks to injury can be reduced. In game time, performance is less constrained, heightening the risks that players might endure physical load at higher levels of risk. There is little understanding of how available data might be used to provide better information on individual player loads during a game.

How to mitigate risk of injury in a game by identifying a real-time measure of cumulative physical load.
What are the key contributing factors in physical load?
To what extent does a physiological baseline combined with cumulative physical load contribute to adverse outcomes?

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