ESPRC Scholarship at University of Leicester 2025

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is the main funding body for engineering and physical sciences research in the UK.

EPSRC covers a vast range of fields from healthcare technologies to structural engineering, manufacturing to mathematics, advanced materials to chemistry. It is part of UK Research and Innovation, which works in partnership with universities, research organisations, businesses, charities, and government to create the best possible environment for research and innovation to flourish.

• Table of Content
• About University of Leicester
• ESPRC Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of ESPRC Scholarship
• ESPRC Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for ESPRC Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

ESPRC Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of ESPRC Scholarship

The funding is open to UK applicants only and provides:

• 4 Year UK fee waiver
• 4 Year stipend at UKRI rates ( for 2024/5 this will be £19,237 pa. 2025/6 rates to be confirmed)
• RTSG is £8,500 total per project

ESPRC Scholarship Courses

• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Mathematics

Requirements for ESPRC Scholarship Qualification

• The EPSRC DLA funding is open to UK applicants only.
• Applicants must have (or expect to obtain) at least the equivalent of a UK first or upper second-class degree in a relevant/related subject, or overseas equivalent.

Documents Required for Application

• CV
• Personal statement explaining your interest in the project, your experience and why we should consider you
• Degree certificates and transcripts of study already completed and if possible transcript to date of study currently being undertaken
• Evidence of English language proficiency if applicable

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Apply Chemistry PhD Apply now

Apply Computer Science Apply now

Apply Engineering PhD Apply now

Apply Mathematics PhD Apply now

For more details,visit University of Leicester website