Studentships / PhDs

 

Apply for PhD Programs in the UK from the U.S.

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.

701 jobs found

 

PhD Alert Created

Job Alert Created

Your PhD alert has been successfully created for this search.

Your job alert has been successfully created for this search.

Ok Ok

PhD Alert Created

Job Alert Created

Your PhD alert has been successfully created for this search.

Your job alert has been successfully created for this search.

Manage your job alerts Manage your job alerts

Account Verification Missing

In order to create multiple job alerts, you must first verify your email address to complete your account creation

Request verification email Request verification email

jobs.ac.uk Account Required

In order to create multiple alerts, you must create a jobs.ac.uk jobseeker account

Create Account Create Account

Alert Creation Failed

Unfortunately, your account is currently blocked. Please login to unblock your account.

Email Address Blocked

We received a delivery failure message when attempting to send you an email and therefore your email address has been blocked. You will not receive job alerts until your email address is unblocked. To do so, please choose from one of the two options below.

Max Alerts Reached

A maximum of 5 Job Alerts can be created against your account. Please remove an existing alert in order to create this new Job Alert

Manage your job alerts Manage your job alerts

Creation Failed

Unfortunately, your alert was not created at this time. Please try again.

Ok Ok

Create PhD Alert

Create Job Alert

When you create this PhD alert we will email you a selection of PhDs matching your criteria.When you create this job alert we will email you a selection of jobs matching your criteria. Our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy apply to this service. Any personal data you provide in setting up this alert is processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice

Create PhD Alert

Create Job Alert

When you create this PhD alert we will email you a selection of PhDs matching your criteria.When you create this job alert we will email you a selection of jobs matching your criteria. Our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy apply to this service. Any personal data you provide in setting up this alert is processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice

The University of Manchester - Department of Mathematics
Placed on: 10/12/2025 Salary: £20,780 annual tax free stipend for 2025/26, plus full tuition fees.
Closes 10 Mar
Closes 16 Jan
University of Reading - Law
Placed on: 10/12/2025 Salary: £20,780 in 2025/26
Closes 30 Jan
University of Nottingham
Placed on: 09/12/2025 Salary: £20,780 - please see advert
Closes 04 Jan
University of Bristol
Placed on: 09/12/2025 Salary: Minimum tax-free stipend at the current UKRI rate is £20,780 for 2025/26, Home tuition fees and RTSG £8,400 for 4 years
Closes 30 Jan
University of Bristol
Placed on: 09/12/2025 Salary: Minimum tax-free stipend at the current UKRI rate is £20,780 for 2025/26, tuition fees and RTSG £12,500 for 4 years
Closes 31 Jan
The University of Edinburgh
Placed on: 09/12/2025 Salary: Please refer to advert for funding details.
Closes 27 Feb
Cranfield University
Placed on: 09/12/2025 Salary: £20,780 tax free and fees for up to 4 years for a home (UK) student.
Closes 25 Feb
Cranfield University
Placed on: 09/12/2025 Salary: £20,780 tax free and fees for up to 4 years for a home (UK) student.
Closes 25 Feb
Cranfield University
Placed on: 09/12/2025 Salary: £20,780 tax free and fees for up to 4 years for a home (UK) student.
Closes 25 Feb
University of Surrey
Placed on: 09/12/2025 Salary: Funding covers UK tuition fees and a tax-free stipend aligned with UKRI rates (£20,780 for 2025–26). The award supports 3.5 years of full-time study starting 1 October 2026
Closes 05 Jan
University of Cambridge - Department of Engineering
Placed on: 09/12/2025 Salary: Please see advert text
Closes 15 Apr
University of Roehampton
Placed on: 09/12/2025 Salary: £10,000
Closes 25 Feb
University of Warwick - Hartnoll Centre for Experimental Fuel Technologies at the University of Warwick
Placed on: 09/12/2025 Salary: Generously funded
Expires 09 Mar
Loughborough University - School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering - Department of Computer Science
Placed on: 08/12/2025 Salary: £20,780 per annum
Closes 04 Jan
University of Oxford
Placed on: 08/12/2025 Salary: £20,780 (c.) Stipend p.a.
Closes 08 Jan
University of Cambridge - Department of Computer Science and Technology
Placed on: 08/12/2025 Salary: Funded by a donation through Apple Inc. (Cambridge)
Closes 01 Feb
Nottingham Trent University
Placed on: 08/12/2025 Salary: Tuition fee £5006, and Stipend £15774
Closes 31 Mar
University of Exeter - Department of Geography
Placed on: 05/12/2025 Salary: £20,780 per year
Closes 10 Jan
City St George’s, University of London - The City Law School
Placed on: 05/12/2025 Salary: An annual bursary (currently £22,780 subject to change in line with UKRI guidance). Full tuition fee waiver. Research expenses of up to £1000 over three years to support training, equipment, or conference attendance.
Closes 31 Jan
University of Leeds - Faculty of Environment - School of Food Science and Nutrition
Placed on: 05/12/2025 Salary: £20,780 - please see advert
Closes 23 Feb
Manchester Metropolitan University
Placed on: 05/12/2025 Salary: £20,780 for the academic year 2025/26. Please refer to advert for further details.
Closes 03 Mar
Manchester Metropolitan University
Placed on: 05/12/2025 Salary: £20,780 stiped for the academic year 2025/26. Please see advert for further details.
Closes 02 Mar
Manchester Metropolitan University
Placed on: 05/12/2025 Salary: £20,780 stipend for the academic year 2025/26 plus home tuition fees £5,006
Closes 10 Mar
Prev 151 - 175 of 701 Next

As you explore PhD opportunities, don’t forget to check out our Careers Advice section. It’s packed with helpful resources to guide you through your PhD search. Whether you need tips on perfecting your CV, filling out application forms, or preparing for interviews, you'll find expert advice to make your application stand out

Targeted Jobs

University of Leeds/ University of Warwick- PhDs
University of Warwick - PhD Studentships in Electrochemistry, Materials Chemistry, Electrocatalysis
South and East Network for Social Sciences - PhDs
University of Aberdeen - Fully Funded PhD Studentships in Biological Sciences and Geosciences
Fully funded PhD at Bayes Business School

Browser Upgrade Recommended

jobs.ac.uk has been optimised for the latest browsers.

For the best user experience, we recommend viewing jobs.ac.uk on one of the following:

Google Chrome Firefox Microsoft Edge