Funding opportunities

About the project

The University of Manchester offers a number of funding streams at University and Faculty level. These include grants and studentships, as well as programmes with funding built in, such as our dual- and joint-awards and our Centres for Doctoral Training.

You can browse all funding opportunities for postgraduate researchers in the Faculty of Science and Engineering below.

• Department of Physics and Astronomy STFC Studentship This studentship is open to applicants of all nationalities interested in research in Physics and Astronomy. Read more about the Department of Physics and Astronomy STFC Studentship

Department of Physics and Astronomy STFC Studentship

• Doctoral Training Programmes We offer various Doctoral Training Programmes including Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) funded by UKRI Research Councils, in partnership with other UK universities. These projects are typically fully funded covering tuition fees, a generous stipend and associated research costs. Read more about Doctoral Training Programmes

Doctoral Training Programmes

• Dual and joint awards Our dual and joint-award programmes in collaboration with international partner universities allow students to conduct research at both The University of Manchester and another country’s institution. Read more about our Dual and joint awards

Dual and joint awards

• Faculty of Science and Engineering Africa Futures Doctoral Scholar Awards A prestigious and fully-funded PhD scholarship designed to support exceptional African-domiciled students committed to conducting research that makes a real impact across the continent. Read more about the Africa Futures Doctoral Scholar Awards

Faculty of Science and Engineering Africa Futures Doctoral Scholar Awards

• Faculty of Science and Engineering Black Heritage Scholarship Designed to promote diversity, this scholarship supports UK-based Black heritage postgraduate researchers in science and engineering. It’s an excellent opportunity for underrepresented groups to pursue their research aspirations. Read more about the Faculty of Science and Engineering Black Heritage Scholarship

Faculty of Science and Engineering Black Heritage Scholarship

• Funded PhD projects The Faculty has a number of advertised projects with either full or partial funding. Browse available projects

Funded PhD projects

• Heilbronn Doctoral Partnership (HDP) Studentship Open to all nationalities, these studentships will be of interest to applicants who want to research pure mathematics, probability, data science, and quantum information. Read more about the Heilbronn Doctoral Partnership (HDP) Studentship

Heilbronn Doctoral Partnership (HDP) Studentship

• Joint scholarship between The University of Manchester and the China Scholarship Council The University of Manchester, in partnership with the China Scholarship Council, offers scholarships covering fees and living expenses for Chinese PhD students for up to four years. Read more about the joint scholarship

Joint scholarship between The University of Manchester and the China Scholarship Council

• PhD by Enterprise Programme – Funded Studentships The PhD by Enterprise is a new four‑year doctoral programme that combines world‑class research with structured entrepreneurship training. Read more about the PhD by Enterprise Programme

PhD by Enterprise Programme – Funded Studentships

• President's Doctoral Scholarship Launched by the University’s President, this award aims to empower PhD students in shaping their desired careers. It offers financial support and opportunities for professional development with cross-faculty projects. Read more about the President's Doctoral Scholarship

President's Doctoral Scholarship

• School of Engineering Scholarship (SoE) Our School of Engineering Scholarship is designed for PhD students in engineering related disciplines. You can apply to a variety of advertised projects which will be considered for this scholarship with projects across various engineering subjects and research areas. Find out more about our SoE Scholarship

School of Engineering Scholarship (SoE)

• School of Natural Sciences Scholarship (SoNS) Our School of Natural Sciences Scholarship is designed for PhD students in science related disciplines. You can apply to a variety of advertised projects which will be considered for this scholarship with projects across various science subjects and research areas. Find out more about our SoNS Scholarship

School of Natural Sciences Scholarship (SoNS)

• Teaching Associate Scholarship If you’d like to gain teaching experience alongside your research, this scholarship is ideal. It allows you to earn a salary while contributing to teaching activities within the faculty. Read more about the Teaching Associate Scholarship

Research areas