Summary:
The University of Kent is pleased to offer four EPSRC studentships starting in September 2024 to exceptional students undertaking PhD study in the following schools on a full-time basis:
- School of Physics and Astronomy
- School of Chemistry and Forensic Sciences
- School of Computing
- School of Engineering
The School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Chemistry and Forensic Sciences are offering research projects that are supervisor-led. Click on the links above to find details of our research areas, supervisors, and potential PhD topics.
The University of Kent is committed to equality, diversity, widening participation, and inclusion, and we endeavor to recruit students from all walks of life. We encourage inquiries and applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, and transgender status.
University of Kent EPSRC PhD Scholarship:
| Application Deadline | 24 Mar 2024 |
| Value | £18,622 |
| Country to study | United Kingdom |
| School to study | University of Kent |
| Type | PhD |
| Courses to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | University Of Kent |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aims and Benefits of University of Kent EPSRC PhD Scholarship:
These scholarships include a doctoral stipend (equivalent to the Research Council’s UK National Minimum Doctoral Stipend, £18,622 at the 2023/24 rate, 2024/25 to be announced) for 3.5 years, tuition fees at the home rate, and access to further research support funding.
If you are applying as an international candidate, Kent will waive the difference between home and international fees.
Requirements for University of Kent EPSRC PhD Scholarship: Qualification
This award is open to both UK residents and international (including EU) candidates.
To be classified as a home student, candidates must meet the following criteria and the associated residency requirements:
- Be a UK National or,
- Have settled status or,
- Have pre-settled status or
- Have indefinite leave to remain or enter.
If a candidate does not meet the criteria above, they would be classified as an international student.
If you are applying as an overseas student (this includes EU nationals), Kent will waive the difference between the home and overseas fees. Please be aware that there is a 30% cap on the number of international studentships that can be awarded.
The University of Kent requires all non-native speakers of English to meet a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree.
How to Apply:
For more details, visit the University of Kent website.