Funding opportunities

This studentship is open to applicants of all nationalities interested in research in Physics and Astronomy.

We offer various Doctoral Training Programmes including Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) funded by UKRI Research Councils, in partnership with other UK universities. These projects are typically fully funded covering tuition fees, a generous stipend and associated research costs.

Our dual and joint-award programmes in collaboration with international partner universities allow students to conduct research at both The University of Manchester and another country’s institution.

A prestigious and fully-funded PhD scholarship designed to support exceptional African-domiciled students committed to conducting research that makes a real impact across the continent.

Designed to promote diversity, this scholarship supports UK-based Black heritage postgraduate researchers in science and engineering. It’s an excellent opportunity for underrepresented groups to pursue their research aspirations.

The Faculty has a number of advertised projects with either full or partial funding.

Open to all nationalities, these studentships will be of interest to applicants who want to research pure mathematics, probability, data science, and quantum information.

The University of Manchester, in partnership with the China Scholarship Council, offers scholarships covering fees and living expenses for Chinese PhD students for up to four years.

The PhD by Enterprise is a new four‑year doctoral programme that combines world‑class research with structured entrepreneurship training.

Launched by the University’s President, this award aims to empower PhD students in shaping their desired careers. It offers financial support and opportunities for professional development with cross-faculty projects.

Our School of Engineering Scholarship is designed for PhD students in engineering related disciplines. You can apply to a variety of advertised projects which will be considered for this scholarship with projects across various engineering subjects and research areas.

Our School of Natural Sciences Scholarship is designed for PhD students in science related disciplines. You can apply to a variety of advertised projects which will be considered for this scholarship with projects across various science subjects and research areas.

If you’d like to gain teaching experience alongside your research, this scholarship is ideal. It allows you to earn a salary while contributing to teaching activities within the faculty.