Studentship opportunities

Learn more about studentship opportunities at the Doctoral Academy.

How studentships work

A studentship will usually cover tuition fees for three years as well as pay the student a stipend for three years, paid monthly. The project area and sometimes the project itself will already be decided and you will need to submit your application by the set deadline.

Applications will be shortlisted for interview and following the interview, the successful candidate(s) will be awarded the studentship.

The Doctoral Academy is delighted to announce the availability of PhD studentships in the following colleges, which will be awarded to high-calibre graduates in the areas of research excellence detailed.

Opportunities by college

College of Arts, Technology and Environment

Systems approach for intelligent mobility - ref: 2526-OCT-CATE01 - closing date 11 May 2025

College of Business and Law

There are currently no studentships available.

College of Health, Science and Society

Prevention of concussion in youth sport - ref: 2526-OCT-CHSS02 - closing date 1 June 2025.

Self-funded research

If there are no suitable studentships in your research area, you have the opportunity to put forward your own research proposal on a self-funding basis. This includes if you are being sponsored by an organisation external to UWE Bristol such as your employer. You may also be eligible for the UK Government Postgraduate Doctoral Loan.