Studentship opportunities
Learn more about studentship opportunities at the Graduate School.
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 Graduate School 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
- There are currently no studentship opportunities available, but please continue to check back regularly.
College of Business and Law
- There are currently no studentship opportunities available, but please continue to check back regularly.
College of Health, Science and Society
- Developing a social media intervention to increase awareness and understanding of psoriasis and reduce misconceptions: A mixed-methods project using co-production with adults with psoriasis – closing date 17 October 2023; ref: 2324-JAN-HSS05.
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.
All opportunities
View an A-Z of opportunities, including recently closed ones
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Postgraduate research study
Postgraduate research at UWE Bristol offers you the opportunity to contribute to our leading edge research and work alongside our international experts.

Contact the Graduate School
Ways to contact the Graduate School, from postgraduate research support to submitting your thesis.

Fees and funding
View Graduate School tuition fees, project fees, completion fees and resubmission fees.

Support during your degree
Support from the Graduate School available to postgraduate researchers at UWE Bristol.