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