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University of Bristol - School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology & School of Psychological Science
Placed on: 12/06/2025 Salary: Minimum tax-free stipend at the current UKRI rate is £20,780 for 2025/26. For eligibility and residence requirements please check the UKRI UK Research and Innovation website
Closes 18 Aug
University of Leeds - Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences - Computer Science
Placed on: 12/06/2025 Salary: - please see advert
Closes 04 Aug
University of Southampton - Digital Health and Biomedical Engineering Research Group
Placed on: 12/06/2025 Salary: This PhD opportunity is fully funded for all UK and EU students for 4 years
Closes 31 Aug
University of Sussex - Engineering
Placed on: 11/06/2025 Salary: Tax-free stipend at the standard rate for 3.5 years - currently £20,780 pa for 25/26; a fee waiver at the UK or international rate for 3.5 years; a one-off Research and Training Support Grant of £2,000
Closes 11 Sep
Norwegian University of Science and Technology - Department of Modern History and Society
Placed on: 11/06/2025 Salary: £40,796.24 gross per annum depending on qualifications and seniority
Closes 15 Sep
The University of Manchester - Chemical Engineering
Placed on: 09/06/2025 Salary: £20,870 - please see advert
Closes 09 Sep
The University of Manchester - Department of Chemistry
Placed on: 09/06/2025 Salary: From £20,780 annual tax free stipend for 2025/26
Expires 07 Sep
Scuola Superiore Meridionale
Placed on: 09/06/2025 Salary: £16,526.12 yearly
Closes 27 Aug
The University of Manchester - Materials
Placed on: 06/06/2025 Salary: Not specified.
Closes 31 Dec
University of Stirling
Placed on: 06/06/2025 Salary: Home tuition fees covered in full
Closes 01 Sep
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
Swansea University - Health and Social Care Innovation
Placed on: 05/06/2025 Salary: Not specified.
Closes 10 Aug
University of Birmingham - School of Biosciences
Placed on: 05/06/2025 Salary: See advert for details
Closes 05 Sep
University of Birmingham - Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering
Placed on: 05/06/2025 Salary: See advert for details
Closes 05 Sep
University of Birmingham - School of Biosciences
Placed on: 05/06/2025 Salary: See advert for details
Closes 31 Jul
University of Warwick - Computer Science
Placed on: 04/06/2025 Salary: Full fees and stipend at UKRI rates for 3.5 years plus a small budget for Travel and Conference attendance and equipment.
Closes 31 Jul
Loughborough University - Chemical Engineering
Placed on: 04/06/2025 Salary: £20,780 per annum for the duration of the studentship plus tuition fees.
Closes 25 Jul
University of Birmingham - School of Metallurgy and Materials
Placed on: 04/06/2025 Salary: £19,237 stipend per year
Closes 03 Sep
University of Bristol - Computer Science
Placed on: 04/06/2025 Salary: Full fees and a tax-free annual stipend will match the UKRI rate. As a guide, for 2024/25 this is £19,237.
Closes 30 Sep
University of Birmingham - School of Biosciences
Placed on: 03/06/2025 Salary: Competitive
Closes 31 Jul
University of Birmingham - Institute of Microbiology and Infection
Placed on: 03/06/2025 Salary: Competitive
Closes 31 Jul
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