How to Apply

Key information

Prospective students can apply for projects in the following areas.

Please browse our topics to find out more: 

Once you know which project you would like to apply for a PhD in, please complete our Application Form.

Timelines

12th November 2025 Applications open
15th January 2026 Recruitment Event
30th January 2026 @ 5pm Applications close
Early Feb 2026 Applicant Shortlisting 
23rd Feb – 9th March 2026 Interviews
w/c 16th March 2026 Offers released to candidates
October 2026 PhD start
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Recruitment Event

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We host a FREE recruitment event where potential applicants can meet with supervisors, industry and current staff and students. The 2026 Recruitment Event will be held on Thursday 15th January 2026. 

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Funding and Eligibility

All applicants must have or expect to obtain a first-class or second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject OR have or expect to obtain a Master’s degree  

The PhD studentships are fully funded for 4 years and include both tuition fees and stipends (tax-free). International students receive the standard UKRI rate (currently £20,780). Home students starting in October 2026 will also receive the standard UKRI rate, plus an additional £10,000 per year as part of the UK Government’s TechExpert Pilot.”   

Fully funded studentships are available at the UK home rate and international rate.

 

Home Students

To be eligible for a fully funded UK home studentship you must: 

  • Be a UK national or UK/EU dual national or non-UK national with settled status / pre-settled status / indefinite leave to remain / indefinite leave to enter / discretionary leave / EU migrant worker in the UK or non-UK national with a claim for asylum or the family member of such a person, and 
  • Have ordinary residence in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or British Overseas Territory, at the Point of Application, and 
  • Have three years residency in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territory or EEA before the relevant date of application unless residency outside of the UK/ EEA has been of a temporary nature only and of a period less than six years 

International Students

There are a limited number of international studentships for exceptional candidates who do not meet the UK home status mentioned above. 

Candidates should check if they require an ATAS certificate; eligible nationalities are listed here (UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office). 

International candidates whose first language is not English must demonstrate their proficiency in the English language with IELTS certification or equivalent.  

Information on visa requirements can be found here.

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