🇬🇧 Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), UKRI

EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership (UK Engineering)

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Funding Package
Full UK tuition + annual stipend (~£19,000) for 3.5–4 year PhD in engineering and physical sciences
Deadline: 31 January 2027  ·  Results: 30 April 2027

About This Scholarship

All nationalities for engineering and physical sciences PhD programs at EPSRC DTP universities. Strong academic background in STEM.

EPSRC funds the majority of engineering PhD positions at UK universities. Programs at Imperial, Cambridge, Oxford, Manchester, Edinburgh, Southampton, etc.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Apply to an EPSRC DTP program at a UK university
  • First or 2:1 degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, maths, or computing
  • All nationalities eligible; international fee difference may require additional funding

Application Timeline

Application Deadline
31 January 2027
Results Announced
30 April 2027
Programme Start
Varies — check official website

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership (UK Engineering) cover?
Full UK tuition + annual stipend (~£19,000) for 3.5–4 year PhD in engineering and physical sciences
Who is eligible for the EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership (UK Engineering)?
All nationalities for engineering and physical sciences PhD programs at EPSRC DTP universities. Strong academic background in STEM.
When is the deadline for the EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership (UK Engineering)?
The deadline is 31 January 2027. Results are announced around 30 April 2027.
What fields of study does the EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership (UK Engineering) cover?
The scholarship covers: Engineering & Technology, Computer Science & IT, Natural Sciences, Mathematics.
Is there anything special about the EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership (UK Engineering)?
EPSRC funds the majority of engineering PhD positions at UK universities. Programs at Imperial, Cambridge, Oxford, Manchester, Edinburgh, Southampton, etc.

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