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Funded PhD Opportunities: PhD

Compare 24 doctoral research opportunities connected with PhD, with full project outlines, funding stipends, research supervisors and application deadlines.

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Available PhD opportunities (24)

PhD PhD

PGR Journey Explained

Liverpool John Moores University

A PhD is made up of many important milestones, from registration and research planning to thesis submission and graduation.

Location
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
See university guidance
PhD PhD

Information for applicants

Liverpool John Moores University

At LJMU, you can take the next step in your academic journey with a PhD or MPhil, available on a full-time or part-time basis.…

Location
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
funded projects, self-funded study
PhD PhD

Fee information for PhD and MPhil programmes

Liverpool John Moores University

This fee information applies to PGRs who started their programme in the academic year(s) shown below. Academic years run from 1 August to…

Location
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
tuition fees; International students: £54,690 - £56,220 per annum; UK/EU students: TBC
PhD PhD

Funding a postgraduate research degree

University of Liverpool

One way we can help you pay for your studies is with our Liverpool Scholarships.

Location
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
Government grants and scholarships
PhD PhD

Doctoral loans

Manchester Metropolitan University

These government-backed loans can help cover the cost of course fees and living costs.

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
Government-backed loan; £29,390 (2024 and later), £28,673 (2023-2024), £27,892 (2022-2023)
PhD PhD

Research Degree Funding

Queen Margaret University

An important part of your decision to undertake doctoral studies will be to identify how you will fund the tuition fees and living costs.

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
University-funded PhD bursaries
PhD PhD

Funding for Visiting PhD Students

University of Warwick

Visiting PhD students are not charged fees for visits of 12 months are less. Details of selected visiting PhD scholarships can be found…

Location
Coventry, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
Visiting PhD Scholarships
PhD PhD

Felix Scholarships

University of Reading

For Indian citizens, up to five Felix Scholarships are available to students pursuing either a PhD or a master's .

Location
Reading, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
Scholarship
PhD PhD

Postgraduate research funding opportunities

Anglia Ruskin University

We know funding is a key part of your decision to pursue a PhD, MD (Res) or Professional Doctorate. Here are some options you can explore.

Location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
Government-funded, Industry-funded, External scholarships
PhD PhD

PhD Fees and Funding FAQs

University of Suffolk

Our current postgraduate research tuition fees are available on the PhD Funding and Scholarships section of our website. Fees are likely…

Location
Ipswich, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
Government Loan, University Funding; Partially covered by UK Government Doctoral Loan
PhD PhD

Applying for a PhD

University of West London

Follow the steps below to make your application – from finding a supervisor to drafting a research proposal. When you are ready to apply,…

Location
London, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
Studentships; Yes
PhD PhD

Postgraduate fees and funding

University of St Andrews

You will need to pay tuition fees to study a degree, either personally, with a University bursary or with a grant or loan provided by…

Location
St Andrews, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
scholarships, bursaries, loans
PhD PhD

International Postgraduate Research Fees

Northumbria University

This information is for students with Overseas fee status applying to study at Northumbria University in the academic year 2027/28.

Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
University-funded; Full tuition fee coverage for international students
PhD PhD

Doctoral fees and funding

Imperial College London

Learn about how much it costs to undertake a PhD at Imperial. Plus, explore the different financial support options you may be eligible…

Location
London, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
scholarships; generous; full tuition fee funding
PhD PhD

Choose a course

Imperial College London

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the most common type of Doctoral course, which normally takes three or four years of full-time study to…

Location
London, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
See university guidance
PhD PhD

Advanced standing

Imperial College London

If you have already completed a period of doctoral level study at another institution, it may be possible for the work, activities,…

Location
London, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
See university guidance
PhD PhD

Alice Brown PhD Scholarship

University of Edinburgh

Please use the University’s scholarship search function to explore other funding opportunities.

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
scholarship
PhD PhD

Postgraduate Doctoral Loans (Wales)

University of Edinburgh

The Welsh government offers a postgraduate doctoral loan scheme for those that meet their nationality and residency criteria who have most…

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
Loan
PhD PhD

Female students only

University of Edinburgh

The British Federation of Women Graduates Academic Awards are for women who are likely to be in their second year of doctoral research, or…

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
Trusts
PhD PhD

Doctoral Recognition Awards

University of Bath

Nominations open on Monday 2 March 2026 and will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 25 March 2026

Location
Bath, United Kingdom
Deadline
Funding
See university guidance
PhD PhD

Funding a PhD

Queen Mary University of London

A PhD is a significant investment, but it is one that brings an invaluable personal experience and a wealth of professional opportunities…

Location
London, United Kingdom
Deadline
Funding
studentships; fully funded