PhD Positions & Scholarships in United Kingdom 2026–2027 — Page 6
161 verified phd positions & scholarships in united kingdom for 2026–2027 are open right now. The soonest deadline is 28 October 2026 — closing-soon entries are flagged in the list. Hosted by University of Manchester, The University of Edinburgh and University of Cambridge. Listings are re-verified daily against official sources.
Studying in United Kingdom with funding
161 verified phd positions & scholarships in united kingdom for 2026–2027 are open right now. The soonest deadline is 28 October 2026 — closing-soon entries are flagged in the list. Hosted by University of Manchester, The University of Edinburgh and University of Cambridge. Listings are re-verified daily against official sources.
The UK is one of the most popular destinations for funded study. PhD studentships are commonly funded through UKRI research councils (EPSRC, BBSRC and others), university scholarships and Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs). Master's funding is more competitive but CHEVENING, COMMONWEALTH and university-specific awards exist.
Common funding types
•Fully funded studentships (tuition + stipend)
•UKRI minimum stipend with London weighting
•Partially funded fee waivers
•Salary-based positions for some programmes
Typical levels
•PhD studentships
•Master's scholarships
•Postdoc fellowships
English requirement
Most UK universities require IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent). Some accept prior study in English.
Timing
PhD deadlines roll year-round; taught Master's deadlines cluster between October and March for autumn entry.
PhD/MPhil in Photon Physics at The University of Manchester. Harnessing quantum technology to reveal what other tools cannot. Research in Quantum Technology for Physics develops new experimental techniques and approaches that exploit quantum mechanics to better our understanding of the physical world. Use state-of-the-art laser facilities at the Photon Science Institute and work with industrial partners.
Partially FundedStipend/salary rate set by the funder — see the official listing
Earlham Institute is advertising an ARIES doctorate on genomic variation and population structure in Atlantic bluefin tuna and Atlantic herring. The project involves CEFAS researchers.
A fully funded PhD studentship in Parkinson's Disease at the UK DRI at Imperial. Hosted by Imperial College London in London. Apply by 30 October 2026 (time not specified).
Surrey Morphology Group is recruiting a PhD student to compare predictability in Romance verbal inflection. The studentship forms part of the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project Scaling Predictability in Morphological Paradigms.
The University's flagship funding initiative awarded to approximately three percent of research students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential.
Fully funded 4-year PhD programme 2027 at The Francis Crick Institute London. £27,715 per year tax-free stipend, tuition covered for international students. Deadline: 3 November 2026, 12:00 midday GMT.
This project explores how to embed intelligence directly into the 'body' of robotic materials, sitting at the intersection of mechanical metamaterials, robotics, active matter physics, and embodied AI.
✓ Fully Funded£21,805 per year (UKRI rate for 2026/27)
A fully funded joint PhD programme with the University of Edinburgh at the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics, focusing on dependable and deployable AI for Robotics.
This Sheffield ECOSOLUTIONS doctorate develops optical sensors for continuous environmental chemical monitoring. Dissolved copper provides the initial case study.
Fully funded four-year CRUK Manchester Institute PhD in stem cell biology, October 2027 intake. Tax-free stipend GBP 21,113-23,294 per year plus fees. Deadline: 6 November 2026, 17:00 GMT.
King's College London advertises a funded PhD studentship under reference number 161245. The position is advertised through the university's Corehr recruitment portal, and the closing date is to be confirmed - King's studentship competitions of this type typically close around December, so early preparation is strongly advised.
✓ Fully Funded£45,031–£52,514/year incl. London weighting (salaried post)
PhD studentship at the University of Warwick (WMG) to develop a Digital Twin for steel section production, combining finite element analysis, machine learning, and live mill data to optimise process parameters and sustainability. Funded through the DigitalMetals CDT. Stipend £21,805. Deadline: 28 February 2027.
This Oxford studentship works at the intersection of synthetic biology, control engineering, AI and robotics. Full funding is available at the UK Home-fee rate; overseas applicants must confirm whether additional support is available.
Partially FundedAt least GBP 21,805/year first-year reference rate
University of Surrey PhD studentship in federated machine unlearning. The award covers Home-rate tuition and a UKRI-rate stipend; applicants must meet Home-fee eligibility. Deadline: 31 October 2026. Funding is restricted to applicants eligible for UK/Home tuition-fee status, regardless of how general admissions eligibility is described.
A self-funded PhD programme focusing on the built environment's contribution to GHG emissions and holistic carbon reduction strategies across the whole life cycle.
The Blood2Tissue project at Earlham Institute investigates whether blood measurements can reliably predict gene-expression programmes in less accessible tissues. A central question is when individual predictions should be trusted.
This Sheffield ECOSOLUTIONS doctorate examines chemical and microbial contamination in harvested urban rainwater. It aims to identify practical treatments for safe non-potable reuse.
