How to Apply
Key information
Prospective students can apply for projects in the following areas.
Please browse our topics to find out more:
- PhD projects in Quantum Measurement and Sensing
- PhD projects in Quantum Computing and Simulation
- PhD projects in Quantum Communications
Once you know which project you would like to apply for a PhD in, please complete our Application Form which will be available from November 18th 2024
Timelines
| 1st November 2024 | Applications open |
| 10th January 2025 | Recruitment Event |
| 7th February 2025 @ 12pm | Applications close |
| Shortlisting and invitation to apply to chosen institution | |
| Notification of interview invites | |
| Interviews and offers | |
| September 2025 | PhD start |
Recruitment Event
Please visit us!
We will be hosting a recruitment event on Friday 10th January 2025 where potential applicants can meet with supervisors, industry and current staff and students.
Entry is free:
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 funding provided for these fully funded PhDs will include four years of both tuition fees and monthly stipend payments.
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.