Postgraduate students

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.
 

Faculty of Health

 

Faculty of Science and Engineering

School of Biological and Marine Sciences
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

ARIES studentships

The ARIES (Advanced Research and Innovation in the Environmental Sciences) DTP 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 Partnership  
Please see below the latest ARIES studentships.
Closing date: 8 January 2025
Start date: 1 October 2025
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SWDTP

The SWDTP studentship application process for 2025 entry is now open

The deadline for applications is on 14 January 2025, 12 noon (UK time)
The studentship will start on 1 October 2025 
Pathways available:
  • Advanced Quantitative Methods pathway 
  • Human Geography pathway 
  • Management and Business pathway 
  • Psychology pathway 
  • Social Policy pathway 
  • Sociotechnical Futures and Digital Methods pathway 
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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.
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