PhD Studentships at the School of Physical Sciences
The Open University - Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
| Qualification Type: | PhD |
|---|---|
| Location: | Milton Keynes |
| Funding for: | UK Students |
| Funding amount: | £20,780 stipend (2025/26 rate) per annum |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Placed On: | 4th December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Closes: | 22nd January 2026 |
| Reference: | PhD Studentships at the School of Physical Science |
Two full-time STFC PhD studentships are available from 1 October 2026. These are initially for 3 years and 3 months, with the possibility of an additional 3-month extension.
Applications for funded PhD projects to commence on 1st October 2026 are now open at the School of Physical Sciences. The projects available are listed here:
https://www.open.ac.uk/science/physical-science/phd-students/current-phd-studentships
These studentships are funded for 3 years and 3 months, with the possibility of an additional 3-month extension. They attract a stipend of £20,780 per year (2025/26 rate) and cover the home-student university fees. The studentships also include support for training and development opportunities. To be eligible for funding, applicants must meet the UKRI academic requirements. We normally require candidates to have at least a 2:1 at UK B.Sc. or M.Sc. level.,
The closing date for applications is 22nd January 2026 at 17:00
Completed application forms should be sent to SPS at STEM-SPS-PHD@open.ac.uk
Further details are available at: https://www.open.ac.uk/science/physical-science/phd-students/current-phd-studentships
General information about studying for a research degree with the Open University is available from the Research Degrees Prospectus: http://www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate/research-degrees/degrees-we-offer/doctor-of-philosophy-phd.
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