Studentship opportunities

Learn more about studentship opportunities at the Doctoral Academy.

How studentships work

A studentship will usually cover tuition fees for three years as well as pay the student a stipend for three years, paid monthly. The project area and sometimes the project itself will already be decided and you will need to submit your application by the set deadline.

Applications will be shortlisted for interview and following the interview, the successful candidate(s) will be awarded the studentship.

The Doctoral Academy is delighted to announce the availability of PhD studentships in the following colleges, which will be awarded to high-calibre graduates in the areas of research excellence detailed.

Opportunities by college

College of Arts, Technology and Environment

Cyber security – closing date 19 April 2024, ref: 2425-OCT-CATE01
Assistive robotics – closing date 14 April 2024, ref: 2425-OCT-CATE-02

College of Business and Law

All our studentships are closed to applications but please continue to check for new opportunities.

College of Health, Science and Society

Shaping healthy urban environments: from the microbiome to the metropolis – closing date 24 May 2024, ref: 2425-OCT-HSS01
Navigating tensions in co-production across agrifood system stakeholders in the AgriFood4NetZero Network + - closing date 13 April 2024, ref: 2223-JUN-CHSS01

Self-funded research

If there are no suitable studentships in your research area, you have the opportunity to put forward your own research proposal on a self-funding basis. This includes if you are being sponsored by an organisation external to UWE Bristol such as your employer. You may also be eligible for the UK government Postgraduate Doctoral Loan.