Fully Funded Exeter EPSRC PhD Studentships
- Organization: University of Exeter
- Type: Scholarship
- Location: Global
- Deadline: December 8, 2026
- Funding: Fully Funded
The University of Exeter is offering up to 16 PhD studentships for September 2027 entry through its Doctoral Landscape Award from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC, part of UKRI). Each studentship pays a stipend and tuition fees for up to three and a half years, plus a research training grant. You apply to specific advertised projects spanning engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, environmental science, health and more, and both UK (home) and international applicants can apply. **What you get:** - A stipend for up to 3.5 years of full-time study, index-linked and currently £21,805 a year (2026/27 rate), pro rata for part-time students - University tuition fees paid; for international students the studentship covers the home rate and a University of Exeter fee waiver covers the rest - A Research Training Support Grant of £5,000 over 3.5 years - Training and support through Exeter's Doctoral College **What you'll do:** - Pick up to three advertised projects and contact each project's lead supervisor with questions - Apply separately for each project through the link at the bottom of its project document, with a personal statement naming the project, a CV, transcripts, two references and, if needed, proof of English - If shortlisted, interview in February 2027 and show a detailed understanding of your chosen project - Complete a PhD of up to 3.5 years on Exeter's Streatham or St Luke's campus in Exeter, or the Penryn campus in Cornwall, depending on the project **Key dates:** - Applications opened 26 October 2026 - Applications close at midday UK time on Tuesday 8 December 2026 - Referees must email references by 15 February 2027 at the latest - Interviews likely between 15 and 24 February 2027 - Offers in early March 2027 - PhDs start in September 2027 **More information:** - Up to 16 studentships are offered across 49 advertised projects, so not every project will be funded - International students can take up to 30 percent of places - International students pay their own visa, Immigration Health Surcharge and other costs of moving to the UK - Applications sent by any route other than the project's own link are not considered, and incomplete applications are not shortlisted - £21,805 is the 2026/27 stipend rate; Exeter's page does not yet state the rate for 2027 entrants
