VICE-CHANCELLOR’S STUDENTSHIP SCHEME 2025
Under the UWS Vice-Chancellor’s Studentship Scheme 2025, eight funded PhD studentships are offered for October 2025 start. These highly selective studentships span the University’s four academic schools: Business & Creative Industries; Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences; Education & Social Sciences; and Health & Life Sciences.
The studentship themes are aligned with the University’s strategic ambitions and underline the University’s commitment to distinctive research and innovation, and addressing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Successful applicants will be aligned to their relevant UWS academic School and also become part of the UWS Doctoral College, providing an outstanding quality experience, supporting your student journey and focusing on investment and development in training, resources and facilities.
PhD Studentships
UWS has a strong and growing research community. We are constantly on the lookout for talented prospective PhD students with outstanding academic ability and commitment to join our vibrant and growing programme of internationally excellent research. There are opportunities for fully-funded students across all subject areas and all Academic Schools.
Every year though, UWS offers a variety of Research Studentships for both UK and international students. Studentships recognise academic talent by providing a generous financial contribution towards your PhD-level studies.
To keep up to date with the latest studentships, visit this page regularly, follow our social media channels and visit the UWS page on FindAPhD.
Successful recipients of UWS studentships will receive a generous financial award from UWS, as well as benefit from our intellectually stimulating and inclusive research environment and from enhanced career development support and professional skills training.
Other sources of financial support
Contact us for more information on funding your studies:
Last updated: 14/04/2025
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