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Funded PhD Opportunities: Research degrees

Compare 23 doctoral research opportunities connected with Research degrees, with full project outlines, funding stipends, research supervisors and application deadlines.

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PhD Research degrees

Research degree forms

Oxford Brookes University

You will be required to log into the Student Information Login then go to Forms, My Requests and then to Register or Transfer Request and…

Location
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Cardiff University

A research degree at Cardiff University gives you the opportunity to investigate a specific topic in real depth amongst field-leading…

Location
Cardiff, United Kingdom
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PhD Research degrees

Applying for an MPhil/PhD

University of Derby

We’re delighted that you are considering applying for an MPhil/PhD or MPhil at Derby. Here is the process you need to go through.

Location
Derby, United Kingdom
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What is a research degree?

Keele University

A research degree is the highest degree awarded by UK Universities. There are several varieties of degree and we have outlined the…

Location
Keele, United Kingdom
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Types of research degree

University of Leeds

We offer a range of postgraduate research degrees which provide training in research, enhanced employment opportunities and the chance to…

Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
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Studentships

Keele University

Keele University studentships, when available, are funded internally or from external sponsors such as research councils or from industry.…

Location
Keele, United Kingdom
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Internal and external sponsorships
PhD Research degrees

Studentships

Keele University

Keele University studentships, when available, are funded internally or from external sponsors such as research councils or from industry.…

Location
Keele, United Kingdom
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Internal and external sponsorships
PhD Research degrees

Studentships

Keele University

Keele University studentships, when available, are funded internally or from external sponsors such as research councils or from industry.…

Location
Keele, United Kingdom
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Internal and external sponsorships
PhD Research degrees

Regulations and code of practice for research degree programmes

University of Bristol

The ‘PGR Code’, provides the institutional framework for all postgraduate research (PGR) degrees delivered by us (the University of…

Location
Bristol, United Kingdom
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Fund your research degree or PhD

Manchester Metropolitan University

From self-finance to loans, scholarships to sponsorship, we explain ways to pay for your doctoral research.

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
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Funding
various
PhD Research degrees

Alternative sources of funding

Queen Mary University of London

From charities and cultural organisations to employers and national institutes, there are many routes to attract funding for your project.

Location
London, United Kingdom
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Funding
Other
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Supporting our research community

Leeds Beckett University

We are focused on supporting the needs of the research community at the heart of Leeds Beckett University.

Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
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PhD Research degrees

Search our Research Degrees

Robert Gordon University

Once you have selected a suitable topic, use this as a foundation to write your research proposal.

Location
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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PhD Research degrees

PhDs and doctorates

York St John University

Discover our PhD and doctorate courses here, or find out more at one of our postgraduate events.

Location
York, United Kingdom
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PhD Research degrees

Masters by Research (MRes) course

Edge Hill University

Edge Hill is home to a thriving and dynamic research culture and offers full-time and part-time research degrees in a wide range of…

Location
Ormskirk, United Kingdom
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Funding
Tuition fees and financial support; Available for UK students
PhD Research degrees

Leeds School of Arts Studentships

Leeds Beckett University

Our research degrees are for people that want to solve problems. People who listen, and collaborate. People who aren't afraid to think…

Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
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Studentships
PhD Research degrees

How MPhils/PhDs work

University of Derby

If you want to study for an MPhil/PhD at Derby, there are two options available to you:

Location
Derby, United Kingdom
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studentships
PhD Research degrees

Funding your research degree

Leeds Beckett University

The fees you pay during your studies will include access to supervision and academic specialists as well as 24/7 access to academic…

Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
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Funding
Doctoral Loan; Annual Tuition Fees 2026-27
PhD Research degrees

Funding your research degree

York St John University

We offer scholarships for our recent graduates. All our alumni can also get a reduced postgraduate course fee. Scholarship discounts are…

Location
York, United Kingdom
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Funding
Scholarships for alumni, Scholarships for all research students, Government funding, The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding, Other sources of funding; Reduced postgraduate course fee
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Fees and funding

University of Essex

Our Postgraduate Research level courses benefit from a range of support and funding opportunities, drawing from internal schemes for…

Location
Colchester, United Kingdom
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Government funding, Scholarships, Charities, National scholarship schemes
PhD Research degrees

Doctoral training partnerships

University of Essex

Our Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) and Landscape Awards offer you skills training and funding for your postgraduate research. Join…

Location
Colchester, United Kingdom
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Funding
Training Partnership
PhD Research degrees

Applying for a Research Degree

Queen Mary University of London

Considering applying for a Research degree? Explore our advice below and see what sort of things you need to consider – from finding a…

Location
London, United Kingdom
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Funding
Studentships; Yes
PhD Research degrees

Choose a research degree

Bath Spa University

A qualification at this level could give you a distinct advantage in achieving your career goals, and also gives you the chance to dive…

Location
Bath, United Kingdom
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