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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
(Current stipend ?20,780 pa)
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
- Recruitment opens October 2025 for a September 2026 start
- Deadlines to apply range from November through January
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