University of Edinburgh E5 Doctoral Training Partnership 2027

Funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), the E5 Doctoral Training Partnership (E5 DTP) builds on the success of the E3 and E4 DTPs, led by the University of Edinburgh's School of Geosciences.  Continuing a strong legacy of research and collaboration, E5 will recruit and train five cohorts of PhD students annually from 2024 to 2029, equipping the next generation of environmental leaders to tackle the planet's most pressing challenges.

• Table of Content
• About University of Edinburgh
• University of Edinburgh E5 Doctoral Training Partnership PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Edinburgh E5 Doctoral Training Partnership PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Edinburgh E5 Doctoral Training Partnership PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Edinburgh E5 Doctoral Training Partnership PhD Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of Edinburgh E5 Doctoral Training Partnership PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Edinburgh E5 Doctoral Training Partnership PhD Scholarship

Standard E5 DTP studentships run for 4 years (48 months) and include: 

• Monthly Stipend based on the UKRI standard rate, (currently £21,805 for 2026/2027)
• Tuition Fees: Home or International Fees.
• Research Costs: Covers project-related expenses such as equipment, consumables, fieldwork, conference travel and accommodation, and software).

Your thesis is expected to be submitted by the end of the 4-year funding period.

Other costs to consider

The studentship does not cover all living costs. You should plan for:

• Accommodation, food, utilities, and transport
• Personal expenses
• Travel to and from the University

Requirements for University of Edinburgh E5 Doctoral Training Partnership PhD Scholarship Qualification

Academic eligibility

• Applicants should hold a good Honours Degree (at least a 2.1) or an equivalent qualification. Relevant professional experience and postgraduate qualifications may also be considered as part of the assessment of an  applicant's suitability. 
• The E5 DTP welcomes applicants from a range of academic and professional backgrounds. A Master's degree is  not a  requirement for applying for an E5 studentship. 
• If your degree is from outside the UK, check the University of Edinburgh's Postgraduate Entry Requirements by Region directory to find the equivalent qualification for your country. 

English Language Requirements

• All applicants must meet the University of Edinburgh's English Language requirements for postgraduate study, regardless of their nationality. 
• You may be able to meet this requirement through a degree that was taught and assessed in English, an accepted English-language test or another qualification recognised by the university. 

Degrees taught and assessed in English

The university may accept a degree taught and assessed in English if it was completed: 

• In a majority English-speaking country or territory, as defined by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI).
• At one of the approved universities in non-majority English-speaking countries.

If your are not a national of a majority English-speaking country or territory, your degree must be no more than five years old on the first day of the month in which your programme starts. 

English-language tests and qualifications

• The University accepts a range of English-language tests and other qualifications. The required scores and validity periods vary depending on the qualification and programme.
• Please check the University's English language requirements for the current list of accepted qualifications, test validity periods and any restrictions on individual tests. 

Providing evidence of English-language proficiency

• You do not need to provide English-language test results when submitting your initial E5 application. However, if you are invited to interview and are subsequently made an offer, your offer may be conditional on providing acceptable evidence by the deadline specified by the University.
• If you already hold a valid English-language qualification, you can upload the evidence with your application. 

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Edinburgh E5 Doctoral Training Partnership PhD Scholarship

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit University of Edinburgh scholarship webpage.