Your Funded PhD Journey Starts Here
175 Awards Now Open at Queen’s
Join a world-class research community, develop advanced skills, and make a real-world impact with a fully funded PhD at Queen’s.
WHAT'S AVAILABLE?
Includes full tuition fees
Tax-free Living Allowance
(approx. £19k per year)
Research training support and development opportunities
AREAS YOU CAN STUDY
Projects are available across the University in areas tackling global and regional challenges, including:
- Health and life sciences
- Climate and sustainability
- Advanced manufacturing and engineering
- Digital innovation and cyber security
- Creative industries and screen studies
- Agri-tech and food security
- Financial technology and business transformation
- Social policy, education, and the arts
WHY CHOOSE A FUNDED PHD AT QUEEN'S?
- World-class research environment – Queen’s is a Russell Group university with international research partnerships
- Professional development– all DfE funded PhD students can access specialist training through the Thomas J Moran Graduate School, including Chartered Management Institute qualifications
- Collaborate with industry and government partners through research that makes a difference
- Vibrant postgraduate community with dedicated study space, events, and wellbeing support
HOW TO APPLY
- Explore available PhD projects and select the one that matches your interests
- Contact the listed supervisor for details or guidance
- Apply online via the Queen’s Postgraduate Admissions Portal
- Recruitment opens October 2025 for a September 2026 start
- Deadlines to apply range from November through January
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