Applications are invited for the University of Kent EPSRC – School of Engineering Scholarship 2024. Apply at the earliest.

About the University of Kent 

Kent is ranked as a top 40 UK University in the QS World University rankings 2024 and offers innovative teaching in safe and welcoming study locations in Canterbury, Medway and Paris. When you choose Kent for study, you’re choosing the perfect introduction to the world beyond. You’ll find a diverse international community made up of 100+ nationalities. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF), our reputation was confirmed as a world-leading research university across the arts and humanities, sciences, and social sciences.

Kent EPSRC - School of Engineering Scholarship 2024
Kent EPSRC – School of Engineering Scholarship 2024

Award value: School of Engineering Scholarship

These scholarships include a doctoral stipend (equivalent to the Research Councils UK National Minimum Doctoral Stipend, £18,622 2023/24 rate, 2024/25 to be announced) for 3.5 years, tuition fees at the home rate and access to further research support funding. If you are applying as an international candidate, Kent will waive the difference between Home and International fees.

Eligibility

  • This award is open to both UK residents and international (this includes EU) candidates.
  • To be classed as a home student, candidates must meet the following criteria and the associated residency requirements:
    • Be a UK National or,
    • Have settled status or,
    • Have pre-settled status or,
    • Have indefinite leave to remain or enter.
  • If a candidate does not meet the criteria above, they would be classed as an international student.
  • If you are applying as an overseas student (this includes EU nationals), Kent will waive the difference between the Home and Overseas fees. Please be aware that there is a 30% cap on international studentships that can be awarded. The University of Kent requires all non-native speakers of English to read a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree. 

Level

  • The University of Kent is pleased to offer four EPSRC studentships starting in September 2024 to exceptional students undertaking PhD study in the following schools/subjects on a full-time basis. Part-time will be considered for Home students only:
  • Engineering
  • Click on the link above to find details of our research areas, supervisors and potential PhD topics.

Deadline

Apply for a PhD place at Kent by Sunday 24 March 2024, 23:59 GMT.

How to apply?

  • Apply for a PhD at Kent: follow the University of Kent EPSRC – School of Engineering Scholarship 2024 online application process and apply to an eligible PhD programme: Engineering
  • As part of the process, students should include the following:
    • explain reasons for study – please indicate that you are interested in the EPSRC scholarship,
    • provide a research proposal,
    • provide details/evidence of qualifications,
    • provide two academic references.
  • Once you have applied through the University of Kent online application portal (KentVision), you must email your Application ID number, your full name and your PhD programme to kentgrc[at]kent[dot]ac[dot]uk. This step is to confirm that you wish to apply for an EPSRC Scholarship, only those who have emailed their interest will be considered for the School of Engineering Scholarship.

Click here to view the official notification of University of Kent EPSRC – School of Engineering Scholarship 2024

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