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Thinking about earning your PhD in the UK? If you're based in the U.S. and considering a research degree abroad, the UK offers world-renowned universities, funded opportunities, and a global academic community. Whether you're interested in science, humanities, engineering, or social research, there's a path for you. Be the world expert in your chosen field. Are you thinking about a career change? Would you like to make a real difference and inspire the next generation? We have a wide range of current PhD opportunities listed on jobs.ac.uk that you can explore and apply for today.

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University of Plymouth
Placed on: 26/06/2025 Salary: The studentship is supported for 3 years and includes Home tuition fees plus a stipend of £20,780 per annum 2025-26 rate
Closes 25 Jul
University of Sussex
Placed on: 27/06/2025 Salary: Annual stipend for 3 years to cover living costs. The amount is tied to the UKRI studentship rates; for 2025/26 it is £20,780 per year. UK or International fees are covered for 3 years.
Closes 25 Jul
The University of Edinburgh
Placed on: 01/05/2025 Salary: Not specified.
Closes 27 Jul
The University of Edinburgh
Placed on: 01/05/2025 Salary: Not specified.
Closes 27 Jul
The University of Manchester
Placed on: 12/06/2025 Salary: Annual tax free stipend, set at the UKRI rate (£20,780 for 2025/26) and tuition fees will be paid
Closes 27 Jul
Imperial College London - Mechanical Engineering
Placed on: 28/04/2025 Salary: Bursary and fees (at the UK student rate) for 4 years, with the opportunity for a top-up from Tata Steel for some studentships.
Closes 28 Jul
University of Exeter - ESE
Placed on: 05/06/2025 Salary: UK tuition fees plus an annual tax-free stipend of at least £19,237 for 3.5 years full-time, or pro rata for part-time study.
Closes 28 Jul
University of Exeter - ESE
Placed on: 05/06/2025 Salary: For eligible students, the studentship will cover home or international tuition fees for 3.5 years full-time
Closes 28 Jul
Newcastle University
Placed on: 24/06/2025 Salary: 100% of home fees, minimum tax-free living allowance of £20,780. PT-studentship potential.
Closes 28 Jul
University of East Anglia - Norwich Medical School
Placed on: 25/06/2025 Salary: This PhD opportunity offers funding for 3 years and comprises of tuition fees at Home fee rates, an annual stipend starting at £20,006 in the first year, and £1,000 per annum to support research training.
Closes 28 Jul
Loughborough University - Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Placed on: 19/06/2025 Salary: See advert for details
Closes 29 Jul
The University of Manchester - Materials
Placed on: 07/07/2025 Salary: £20,780 - please see advert
Closes 29 Jul
Bournemouth University
Placed on: 11/07/2025 Salary: This is a fully funded PhD studentship which includes fees and stipend.
Closes 30 Jul
Cranfield University
Placed on: 03/07/2025 Salary: A tax-free bursary of up to £25,000/year
Closes 30 Jul
Cranfield University
Placed on: 03/07/2025 Salary: Not specified.
Closes 30 Jul
The University of Edinburgh
Placed on: 24/06/2025 Salary: Not specified.
Closes 30 Jul
The University of Edinburgh
Placed on: 24/06/2025 Salary: Please refer to advert for funding details.
Closes 30 Jul
Edge Hill University - Graduate School
Placed on: 08/07/2025 Salary: - Please see "Details of funding" section for information
Closes 30 Jul
The University of Manchester - Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil Engineering and Management
Placed on: 08/07/2025 Salary: Tax free stipend based on the UKVI rate (£20,780 for 2025/26) and tuition fees will be paid
Closes 30 Jul
University of Bristol - School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering
Placed on: 26/06/2025 Salary: Minimum tax-free annual stipend at the current UKRI rate is £20,780 for 2025/26. Basic UKRI; RTSG £4500.00 in total
Closes 30 Jul
University of Exeter - Public Health and Sport Sciences
Placed on: 26/06/2025 Salary: up to £20,780 The studentship will be awarded on the basis of merit. Students who pay international tuition fees are eligible to apply, but should note that the award will only provide payment for part of the international tuition fee (~£25k) and no stipend.
Closes 30 Jul
The University of Edinburgh
Placed on: 29/04/2025 Salary: £19,237 - please see advert
Closes 31 Jul
University of Nottingham - Engineering
Placed on: 02/05/2025 Salary: See advert for details
Closes 31 Jul
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