Applications are invited for the University of Kent EPSRC – Physics 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.
Award value: Physics 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.
- Successful candidates will demonstrate academic excellence and outstanding research potential.
- Applicants must hold (or expected to hold at start date) a 1st or upper 2nd class honours degree in Physics or Chemistry.
- Applicants must have support from the project supervisor before applying.
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.
- 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’s online application process and apply to the eligible PhD programme.
- 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 and if you are applying to a specific project 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.
