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The University of Edinburgh Scholarships & PhD Positions 2026–2027: 12+ Open Programmes

United Kingdom

12 verified the university of edinburgh scholarships & phd positions for 2026–2027 are open right now. The soonest deadline is 30 November 2026 — closing-soon entries are flagged in the list. Listings are re-verified daily against official sources, so new programmes appear here first.

Scholarships & Programmes at The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

AI for Biomedical Innovation CDT at University of Edinburgh 2027

The University of Edinburgh · United Kingdom

Edinburgh’s AI for Biomedical Innovation CDT connects artificial intelligence with biomedical and health research. Applicants use the CDT’s current 2027 recruitment form.

Fully Funded£21,805/year (UKRI minimum stipend 2026/27)
Closes in 86 daysDetails

Edinburgh’s College Research Awards support eligible doctoral offer holders, including Business School researchers. The award provides tuition and a living stipend for the specified period.

Fully FundedStipend/salary rate set by the funder — see the official listing
Closes in 99 daysDetails

The Designing Responsible Natural Language Processing CDT combines language technology with responsible design and interdisciplinary research. Its application process begins with a first-stage online form.

Fully Funded£21,805/year (UKRI minimum stipend 2026/27)
Closes in 35 daysDetails

Edinburgh’s E5 NERC Doctoral Training Partnership supports environmental research. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their chosen project with its supervisor before applying.

Fully FundedGBP 21,805/year (2026/27 reference; updated annually)
Closes in 37 daysDetails

PhD at University of Edinburgh developing eco-friendly and high-performing organic photovoltaics using sustainable materials and manufacturing methods. Competitive funding available. Deadline: 31 Dec 2026. Funding is not guaranteed: self-funded applications are welcome, and eligible Home students may compete for scholarships.

Partially FundedCompetitive funding may be available for 3
Closes in 65 daysDetails
The University of Edinburgh

IDCORE Offshore Renewable Energy EngD 2027

The University of Edinburgh · United Kingdom

IDCORE is an industry-linked doctoral training route in offshore renewable energy. Hosted by The University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh. Apply by 30 November 2026 (overseas/EU applicants).

Fully Funded£21,805/year (UKRI minimum stipend 2026/27)
Closes in 35 daysDetails
The University of Edinburgh

Machine Learning Systems CDT at University of Edinburgh 2027

The University of Edinburgh · United Kingdom

Edinburgh’s Machine Learning Systems CDT studies machine learning methods and the computing systems that implement them. International candidates apply through the first recruitment round.

Fully Funded£21,805/year (UKRI minimum stipend 2026/27)
14 December 2026Details

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.

Partially FundedCompetitive funding may be available for 3
Closes in 127 daysDetails
The University of Edinburgh

Quantum Informatics CDT at University of Edinburgh 2027

The University of Edinburgh · United Kingdom

The Quantum Informatics CDT combines doctoral research with training across computing, physics, mathematics and engineering. Its four-year programme accepts a limited number of fully funded international researchers.

Fully Funded£21,805/year
Closes in 73 daysDetails

Fully funded PhD scholarships at University of Edinburgh covering full tuition and stipend (£20,780/year). Open to UK and international students. Funding for 2027/28 not yet confirmed.

Fully Funded£21,805/year stipend plus full tuition (2025-26 rate).
Rolling admissionsDetails