Fully Funded PhD Studentship: Faculty-Specific PhD Studentships (Rolling)

About the Position

Department- and project-specific fully or partially funded PhD studentships are available across all faculties at King's College London.

Opportunity	Fully Funded PhD Studentship: Faculty-Specific PhD Studentships (Rolling)
Host	King's College London
Location	London, United Kingdom
Study Level	PhD
Funding	Fully Funded
Stipend	Varies by project
Application Deadline	Open - Apply as soon as possible
Apply	Official application page ↗

Basic Information

• Full Programme Name: Faculty-Specific PhD Studentships
• Host Institution: King's College London
• Faculties: Life Sciences & Medicine; Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences; Arts & Humanities; Law, Social Science & Public Policy
• Study Level: PhD
• Duration: 3–4 years
• Funding Type: Fully or Partially Funded
• Eligibility: Varies by project
• Application Deadline: Rolling; each project has its own deadline

Project Overview & Significance

Beyond the large, centralised scholarship programmes, King's College London offers a vast array of department- and project-specific PhD studentships across all its major faculties. These positions are typically tied to specific research grants awarded to principal investigators or are funded by faculty-specific endowments. This means that the exact nature of the research, the funding structure, and the eligibility criteria can vary significantly from one advert to the next. These studentships represent the core of King's research enterprise, allowing students to work directly at the cutting edge of their chosen field, whether that be in life sciences, engineering, law, or the humanities.

Research Themes & Objectives

Because these studentships span four major faculties, the research themes are incredibly diverse. In Life Sciences & Medicine, projects might focus on molecular biology or public health. In Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences, students might work on artificial intelligence, advanced materials, or theoretical physics. The Arts & Humanities faculty offers projects ranging from medieval literature to digital culture. Finally, the Law, Social Science & Public Policy faculty supports research into international law, public policy, and social justice. The overarching objective is to support high-quality, impactful research across the full academic spectrum.

Training & Development

Students undertaking faculty-specific studentships receive the same high-quality training and development opportunities as those on centralised schemes. They are integrated into their respective department's research culture, gaining access to specialised laboratories, extensive libraries, and advanced computational resources. All PhD students at King's are members of the King's Doctoral College, which provides comprehensive training in research skills, professional development, and career planning, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for their future careers.

Eligibility and Requirements

Given the rolling and varied nature of these studentships, eligibility criteria are project-specific. Generally, applicants must hold a relevant undergraduate degree with a first or upper second-class honours, and often a Master's degree. Some studentships are restricted to UK/Home students due to funding stipulations, while others are open to international applicants. It is crucial to check the specific project advert for detailed requirements.

Contact

Questions about this position, eligibility or the application process should be raised through the contact channel given on the official announcement page (see the Official Link section above). Always quote the position reference in your message so the admissions or HR team can route your enquiry quickly.

Official Link

Full announcement and application portal: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs

Source: kcl.ac.uk - the details in this listing were recorded from this official page.

Important Notes

• Application deadline: Open - Apply as soon as possible - late or incomplete applications are normally not considered.
• Listing details were recorded from the official source at the time of publication; always confirm the latest requirements on the official page before applying.
• Prepare the documents listed in the eligibility and application sections before starting the online form - transcripts, CV and references take the longest to collect.

About King's College London

King's College London is a public research university and a Russell Group member. Its undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes span medicine, law, humanities, psychology, science and other disciplines. With campuses across central London, King's connects academic study and research with healthcare institutions, cultural organisations and wider questions affecting contemporary society.

Official website: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/

How to Apply

Prospective candidates should regularly check each faculty's PhD page and the King's College London jobs portal for current studentships. Applications are made via the relevant PhD programme, following the specific instructions provided in the individual project advert.

Application guides

• How to Read a PhD Job Advert: Funding, Eligibility and Application Steps
• Academic CV for PhD Applications: Structure and an Example
• UK Student Visa Application: CAS, Documents and Financial Evidence