Successful applicants will be expected to have a strong academic background and an exceptional scholarly vocation, including the desire and ability to support teaching in the broad subject area of their PhD. For full details on eligibility, please refer to the Terms and Conditions of Graduate Research Scholarships.

Studentship value

Funding lasts for up to four years. This includes:

• Home tuition fees
• training support fund £1,000 per annum (years 2, 3 and 4 only)
• maintenance stipend £15,609 per annum (2021/22 rate)

Home students can apply for this award.

In determining Home student status, we follow the UK government’s fee regulations and guidance from the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA). Further information may also be found within our fee status guidance.

International applicants may be considered for an award if they are able to provide evidence of their ability to fund the difference between Home and Overseas tuition fees.

Scheme opens: Information for 2022 entry coming soon.

Application deadline: To be confirmed.