EPSRC Doctoral Training Studentships - Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

For 2024 entry, we&#039;re offering 23 talented budding researchers the opportunity to secure funding for a postgraduate research project and join our thriving community of leading researchers within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. <br /> <br /> These competitive EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership Studentships offer the award of fees, together with a tax-free maintenance grant (currently 18,622 GBP for academic session 2023/24) for 3.5 years. Training and support will also be provided.

<hr /> <h2 paraeid="{c8800c43-0006-446f-be9a-3adbf3a1f81a}{240}" paraid="352493696">Choose a research project or submit your own (Browse through the School funding pages to find out more)&nbsp;</h2> <p paraeid="{c8800c43-0006-446f-be9a-3adbf3a1f81a}{252}" paraid="852203392">Funding is available to UK only applicants across <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk/funding/353-epsrc-doctoral-training-partnership-2024-25-chemical-process-engineering">Chemical &amp; Process Engineering</a>, <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk/funding/354-epsrc-doctoral-training-partnership-2024-25-chemistry">Chemistry</a>, <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk/funding/355-epsrc-doctoral-training-partnership-2024-25-civil-engineering">Civil Engineering</a>, <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk/funding/358-epsrc-doctoral-training-partnership-2024-25-electronic-electrical-engineering">Electronic &amp; Electrical Engineering</a> and <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk/funding/361-epsrc-doctoral-training-partnership-2024-25-physics-astronomy">Physics &amp; Astronomy</a>. Some areas will have pre-approved projects to choose from whilst others allow you to submit your own research proposal.&nbsp;</p> <p paraeid="{76e494e6-c5f5-4edc-9ea2-763b662556c3}{15}" paraid="664732792">You can also browse the <a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/">Faculty of Engineering &amp; Physical Sciences</a> page to find out more about our Faculty.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<hr /> <h2>Why study your PhD at Leeds?&nbsp;</h2> <p><strong>96% of our research is world-leading (REF 2021):&nbsp;</strong>At Leeds, our research in major engineering disciplines, mathematics, computer science and physical sciences addresses the most prevalent real-world challenges &ndash; providing solutions that have had both a national and global impact.&nbsp;</p> <p paraeid="{76e494e6-c5f5-4edc-9ea2-763b662556c3}{143}" paraid="1114807269"><strong>Study in an active research environment:&nbsp;</strong>Studying your PhD with us means you&rsquo;ll be working in a professional research environment, using UK-leading facilities to bring your project to life &ndash; alongside active researchers who are at the forefront of their area.&nbsp;</p> <p paraeid="{76e494e6-c5f5-4edc-9ea2-763b662556c3}{155}" paraid="1577229108"><strong>A strong network of support :&nbsp;</strong>The <a href="https://www.leeds.ac.uk/research-leeds-doctoral-college" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Leeds Doctoral College</a> connects our community of researchers and can offer you the guidance, services and opportunities you&rsquo;ll need to get the most out of your PhD.&nbsp;</p> <p paraeid="{76e494e6-c5f5-4edc-9ea2-763b662556c3}{172}" paraid="2024169100"><strong>Close industry links:&nbsp;</strong>Our partnerships and links to companies and academic institutions give you the opportunity to network at industry talks, seminars and conferences, building connections that&#39;ll benefit your next steps after you complete your PhD.&nbsp;</p> <p paraeid="{76e494e6-c5f5-4edc-9ea2-763b662556c3}{184}" paraid="149711464"><strong>Professional skills development:&nbsp;</strong>We think of the whole picture at Leeds. That&rsquo;s why we offer a range of workshops and courses that&#39;ll enhance your skillset further and transfer into your professional career.&nbsp;</p> <p paraeid="{76e494e6-c5f5-4edc-9ea2-763b662556c3}{196}" paraid="3915703"><strong>Personal and wellbeing services:&nbsp;</strong>Mental health and wellbeing support are integral to who we are at Leeds. You&rsquo;ll have access to the full range of services we offer to ensure you&rsquo;re feeling your best &ndash; and reaching your potential in your studies.&nbsp;</p> <p paraeid="{76e494e6-c5f5-4edc-9ea2-763b662556c3}{208}" paraid="1069499744"><strong>Join our global community:&nbsp;</strong>We welcome students, researchers, academics, partners and alumni from more than 140 countries, all over the world. This means, as a university, we&rsquo;re bringing together different cultures and perspectives which helps strengthen our research &ndash; and societal impact.&nbsp;</p>

<hr /> <p>Details of how to apply can be found on the school funding pages linked above.&nbsp;</p>

Applicants to research degree programmes should normally have at least a first class or an upper second class British Bachelors Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline. The criteria for entry for some research degrees may be higher, for example, several faculties, also require a Masters degree. Applicants are advised to check with the relevant School prior to making an application. Applicants who are uncertain about the requirements for a particular research degree are advised to contact the School or Graduate School prior to making an application.

The minimum English language entry requirement for research postgraduate research study is an IELTS of 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, listening and speaking) or equivalent. The test must be dated within two years of the start date of the course in order to be valid. Some schools and faculties have a higher requirement.

<p>See School funding pages for contact details.&nbsp;</p>