EPSRC DTP Funded Studentships

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CURRENT ROUND OF SCHOLARSHIPS IS NOW CLOSED - PLEASE CHECK BACK IN JANUARY 2025 FOR DETAILS OF THE NEXT ROUND

 

EPSRC Studentships 

We offer fully funded Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) studentships in the following areas:

  • Materials Science
  • Manufacturing the future
  • Physical Sciences
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Digital Economy

This call is open to UK Applicants only. 

Applicants should be of outstanding quality and exceptionally motivated.

The studentships are funded for 3 years subject to satisfactory annual performance and progression review, and will provide for tuition fees and a tax-free stipend paid monthly.

Please note that there are more projects than funded studentships available and therefore this is a competitive application process which will include an interview.  Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview in person or via Teams.  After interview the most outstanding applicants will be offered a studentship.

Application Details

  • Complete the Expression of Interest Form 2024 
  • Provide copies of transcripts and certificates of all relevant academic and/or any professional qualifications.
  • Provide references from two individuals

Queries about the application process are welcomed.  These along with completed forms, including all relevant documents should be submitted via-email to pgrscholarships@hud.ac.uk by the closing date which is 12 noon on Friday 12th April 2024.

Informal enquiries about individual projects should be directed to the lead supervisor listed for each project.

Summary of Award

 Type of Award:

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Eligibility:

UK applicants only

First Class or Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area, please refer to the entry requirements on the specific projects being advertised

Location:

Huddersfield

Funding:

3 years full time research covering tuition fees and a tax free bursary (stipend) starting at £19,237 for 2024/25 and increasing in line with the EPSRC guidelines for the subsequent years.

Funded via the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Doctoral Training Programme

Duration:

3 years Full-time plus 12 months writing up

(please note that no funding is available for the writing up period)