PhD
Research skills
University of Essex
Our Postgraduate Research Training and Development scheme is designed to cultivate innovative thinkers, skilled researchers, and future…
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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Funding studentship
PhD
Postgraduate study
University of Essex
Our university is dedicated to supporting our postgraduate researcher community throughout their time at Essex.
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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Postdoc
Research
University of Essex
At any given time, approximately 50 postdoctoral researchers work across the University of Essex, contributing to a diverse range of…
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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Postdoc
Doctoral and Postdoctoral College
University of Essex
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Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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PhD
Funding
University of Essex
Our tuition fees enable us to invest in your future and provide first-class facilities. We also offer a wide range of scholarships and…
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
Deadline See university guidance
Funding Tuition fees, Scholarships; Full tuition fee coverage for eligible students
Postdoc
Doctoral and Postdoctoral College
University of Essex
Our mission of excellence in education and research ensures we are committed to providing a supportive, intellectually stimulating…
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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PhD
Research
University of Essex
Doctoral studies are a significant commitment to your professional future, and we are here to help you with every step.
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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Funding UKRI-funded Doctoral Training Partnerships
PhD
Doctoral Studies
University of Essex
Ready to apply? The links below bring together key pages to help you start your application journey — including the main University of…
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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Funding Research degree fees
PhD
Research Excellence Framework (REF)
University of Essex
You're joining a vibrant community of over 1,200 postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers.
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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PhD
Social Sciences
University of Essex
South and East Network for Social Sciences (SENSS) is an ESRC-funded Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) promoting inventive and inclusive…
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
Deadline 11 January 2027
Funding Tax-free maintenance stipend and tuition fees; £21,805 (2022/23 UKRI stipend rate); Covered for the duration of the funding award
PhD
Environmental Sciences
University of Essex
ARIES (Advanced Research and Innovation in the Environmental Sciences) is a Doctoral Landscape Award with the mission “to train…
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
Deadline 16 December 2026
Funding NERC-funded PhD studentship; Full award, including fees at UK research organisation rate; Full award, excluding international fees
PhD
Environmental Sustainability
University of Essex
The Sustainable Transitions – Governance, Ecological Management and Society – Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme was established in…
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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Funding Leverhulme Trust
PhD
Research
University of Essex
A postgraduate research (PGR) degree at Essex offers you the opportunity to explore your chosen topic in depth and contribute original…
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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PhD
Arts and Humanities
University of Essex
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funds outstanding original research across the arts and humanities. We have funding for…
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
Deadline See university guidance
Funding AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award; £21,805 (2026/27 UKRI stipend rate); Covered for the funded period
PhD
Integrated PhDs
University of Essex
We offer a wide range of Integrated PhDs across the social sciences, arts and humanities, and science and health.
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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PhD
Research projects
University of Essex
At Essex we strive to undertake research that has the potential to change the world. Every project we support is directed by a desire to…
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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PhD
PhD and other postgraduate research degrees
University of Essex
Browse our PhD and other postgraduate research degrees, and find a supervisor for your thesis.
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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PhD
PhD and other postgraduate research degrees
University of Essex
Browse our PhD and other postgraduate research degrees, and find a supervisor for your thesis.
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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PhD
Sports Science
University of Essex
Unleash your potential. Thrive in a supportive and empowering environment of academic and athletic excellence. Join a University ranked…
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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PhD
Research-based
University of Essex
A Masters by Dissertation sits at the same level as a taught Masters degree (MA/MSc), but is purely research-based. Although these courses…
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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PhD
Philosophy
University of Essex
With an MPhil you will scrutinise a particular topic, independently producing a single large research project, and are examined by viva.…
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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PhD
Philosophy
University of Essex
An Integrated PhD enables you to undertake a Masters-level year, designed to prepare you for your PhD, by enhancing your knowledge of a…
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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PhD
Research degrees
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
Deadline See university guidance
Funding Government funding, Scholarships, Charities, National scholarship schemes
PhD
Research degrees
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
General
University of Essex
A PhD is one of the highest forms of degree that can be awarded, and results from you making a unique and meaningful contribution to your…
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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PhD
Biotechnology
University of Essex
The equivalent of a PhD, but available only in the fields of biotechnology and molecular medicine, our MD degrees are open to medically…
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
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PhD
Health and Social Care
University of Essex
We offer a wide variety of studentships and other research opportunities throughout the year. As a research student, you'll work with at…
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
Deadline 1 November 2026
Funding Stipend and Tuition Fees; Yes