161 verified phd positions & scholarships in united kingdom for 2026–2027 are open right now. The soonest deadline is 28 October 2026 — closing-soon entries are flagged in the list. Hosted by University of Manchester, The University of Edinburgh and University of Cambridge. Listings are re-verified daily against official sources.
161 verified phd positions & scholarships in united kingdom for 2026–2027 are open right now. The soonest deadline is 28 October 2026 — closing-soon entries are flagged in the list. Hosted by University of Manchester, The University of Edinburgh and University of Cambridge. Listings are re-verified daily against official sources.
The UK is one of the most popular destinations for funded study. PhD studentships are commonly funded through UKRI research councils (EPSRC, BBSRC and others), university scholarships and Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs). Master's funding is more competitive but CHEVENING, COMMONWEALTH and university-specific awards exist.
Most UK universities require IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent). Some accept prior study in English.
PhD deadlines roll year-round; taught Master's deadlines cluster between October and March for autumn entry.
University of Sheffield · United Kingdom
Sheffield’s MADE4Manufacturing CDT offers advertised doctoral projects in manufacturing and digital engineering. Funded students receive a living stipend and a project-resource budget.
University of Reading · United Kingdom
Magdalen Vernon PhD Studentship at the University of Reading, School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences. funded at the Home-fee rate for 3 years starting September 2027. Maintenance stipend £22,437 plus £1,000 per year Research Training Support Grant and tuition-fee support. Reference: DRC27-001. Deadline: 4 December 2026.
University of Reading · United Kingdom
Reading's Mathematics for our Future Climate CDT supports doctoral work on mathematical questions connected to climate.
The University of Edinburgh · United Kingdom
PhD at University of Edinburgh on molecular engineering of water treatment membranes using computational methods and machine learning. Competitive funding available. Deadline: 2 March 2027. Self-funded applications are accepted. A full studentship for this project is not guaranteed.
University of Manchester · United Kingdom
The MRC Exposome Immunology programme supports doctoral work on how environmental exposures interact with the immune system.
University of Manchester · United Kingdom
The MRC North West programme supports doctoral research in medical sciences. Hosted by University of Manchester in Manchester. Apply by 27 November 2026.
University of Southampton · United Kingdom
The University of Southampton recruits doctoral candidates to the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network BlueOcean, focused on robotic monitoring and data processing for seafloor change. The network develops autonomous platforms, sensing technologies and data pipelines to observe and understand seafloor dynamics - from habitat change to geohazards - training a cohort of doctoral researchers across European partner institutions.
Lancaster University · United Kingdom
42-month funded PhD on applying guardrails to AI in the nuclear sector. Enhanced stipend and fees. UK residents only.
Royal College of Art · United Kingdom
The Royal College of Art's Net Zero Futures award connects doctoral design research with environmental change.
Queen Mary University of London · United Kingdom
Queen Mary’s organ-on-a-chip CDT trains doctoral researchers in bioengineering and predictive in vitro models. The 2027 recruitment round is expected to open in late November 2026.
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford · United Kingdom
The Skoll Scholarship at Saïd Business School funds MBA candidates with a demonstrated commitment to social entrepreneurship — typically at least one full award each year covering fees plus living costs. Selection happens through the Oxford MBA admission rounds, so your MBA application is the scholarship application; the final stage closes in January 2027.
University of Cambridge · United Kingdom
A 3-4 year funded PhD (CDT) focusing on 2D materials, advanced materials, energy, and electronics. Hosted by University of Cambridge in Cambridge. Apply by Applications for 2027 intake are now open.
University of Exeter · United Kingdom
The University of Exeter offers a fully funded PhD studentship on 2D materials-reinforced multifunctional coatings for built environments. The project develops coatings reinforced with two-dimensional materials to improve durability, functionality and environmental performance of surfaces and structures in the built environment.
University of Liverpool · United Kingdom
The University of Liverpool is advertising a funded doctorate on context-aware metabolite annotation. It builds on Integrated Probabilistic Annotation to reduce reliance on simple mass matching.
University of Surrey · United Kingdom
The University of Surrey is offering a doctorate on AI-assisted camera-lens design. The project combines computer vision, graphics and computational imaging to connect optical design choices with image quality.
University of Manchester · United Kingdom
This dual-award PhD project will investigate how environmental factors influence the evolution of antimicrobial resistance across Manchester and Peking University.
University of Manchester · United Kingdom
This project focuses on developing a comprehensive Bayesian learning framework for high-dimensional structural data with practical applications.
University of Sheffield · United Kingdom
This Sheffield ECOSOLUTIONS doctorate investigates how behavioural interventions can reduce pollution from residents’ domestic activities. It combines evidence synthesis with experimental evaluation.
University of Cambridge · United Kingdom
This project focuses on Biohybrid Photosynthesis, Photocatalysis, Air-to-Fuel, and Sustainable Technologies within the Reisner Lab.
University of Sheffield · United Kingdom
This Sheffield ECOSOLUTIONS doctorate studies interactions between legacy pollution and agricultural management. Black carbon and heavy metals are examined alongside contemporary farming chemicals.
King's College London · United Kingdom
King's College London is leading CDTnet, a European doctoral network supporting the training of PhD researchers in the development of cardiovascular Digital Twins.
Earlham Institute · United Kingdom
This Earlham Institute PhD uses genomic diversity to support celery breeding against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. apii race 4. The project involves collaboration with Tozer Seeds.
University of Birmingham · United Kingdom
This Birmingham MIBTP doctorate investigates the epithelial cells of the choroid plexus, the brain structure that produces cerebrospinal fluid. It examines cell diversity, interactions and ageing.
University of Warwick · United Kingdom
Warwick’s 2027 postgraduate research competition offers full UK or international tuition and a maintenance stipend. Check the stream-specific eligibility and submit the scholarship application by 10 December 2026.