Postgraduate research studentships

Do you need funding for a research degree?

We offer a wide variety of studentships throughout the year – simply take a look at the projects below to see which ones you'd like to apply for. Please check the advert carefully to ensure you are eligible and what funding and support are available.

Please see our University Research Studentship guidelines for information on our recruitment and admissions processes, as well as policy for studentship holders.

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

PhD studentship with Marine Research Plymouth – three available topics: AI-Driven Biodiversity Insight; Floating Wind Ecosystem Impacts; Ocean-based Carbon Dioxide Removal Closing date: 8 January 2025 (12:00 noon UK time)
Start date: 1 October 2025
PhD studentships with the Marine Institute – six available topics: Seaweed-based Nanomaterials; Wave-driven Particle Transport; Biodiversity Heatwave Vulnerability; Energy Use in Wild Fishes; Recovery of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna; Sustainable Lighting for Coastal Cities Closing date: 3 February 2025 (12:00 noon UK time)
Start date: 1 October 2025
Doctoral Teaching Assistantships
The School of Biological and Marine Sciences, invites applications for a number of positions. You will pursue a PhD degree supported by world class research teams and gain professional teaching experience.
Closing date: 6 January 2025

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

PhD studentship with Marine Research Plymouth – three available topics: AI-Driven Biodiversity Insight; Floating Wind Ecosystem Impacts; Ocean-based Carbon Dioxide Removal
Closing date: 8 January 2025 (12:00 noon UK time)
Start date: 1 October 2025
PhD studentships with the Marine Institute – six available topics: Seaweed-based Nanomaterials; Wave-driven Particle Transport; Biodiversity Heatwave Vulnerability; Energy Use in Wild Fishes; Recovery of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna; Sustainable Lighting for Coastal Cities Closing date: 3 February 2025 (12:00 noon UK time)
Start date: 1 October 2025

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

PhD studentships with the Marine Institute – six available topics: Seaweed-based Nanomaterials; Wave-driven Particle Transport; Biodiversity Heatwave Vulnerability; Energy Use in Wild Fishes; Recovery of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna; Sustainable Lighting for Coastal Cities Closing date: 3 February 2025 (12:00 noon UK time)
Start date: 1 October 2025

ARIES Doctoral Training studentships

ARIES (Advanced Research and Innovation in the Environmental Sciences) Doctoral Training is a NERC funded Doctoral Training Partnership between the Universities of Plymouth, East Anglia, Essex, Kent and Royal Holloway University of London.

Find out more about ARIES Doctoral Training

Please see below the latest ARIES Doctoral Training studentships.

Closing date: 8 January 2025
Start date: 1 October 2025

Postgraduate research degrees

Find out more about the research degrees we offer, our areas of expertise and supervision, details of tuition fees and loans, and how to apply.

You will join a vibrant, supportive and forward-thinking community, that is committed to meeting global challenges in creative and imaginative ways.