University of Huddersfield Doctoral Landscape Awards (DLA-EPSRC) 2026

University of Huddersfield offer fully funded Doctoral Landscape Awards (studentships) from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) in the following areas:

• Digital Economy
• Information and communication technologies (ICT)
• Physical Sciences
• Energy
• Engineering
• Mathematical Sciences

This call is open to UK Applicants only. 

Applicants should be of outstanding quality and exceptionally motivated.

The studentships are funded for 3 years, subject to satisfactory annual performance and progression review and will provide for tuition fees and a tax-free stipend paid monthly.

Please note that there are more projects than funded studentships available and therefore this is a competitive application process which will include an interview.  Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview in person or via Teams. After interview the most outstanding applicants will be offered a studentship.

• Table of Content
• About University Of Huddersfield
• University of Huddersfield PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Huddersfield PhD Scholarship
• University of Huddersfield PhD Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for University of Huddersfield PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of Huddersfield PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Huddersfield PhD Scholarship

• 3 years full-time research covering tuition fees and a tax-free bursary (stipend) starting at £21,805 for 2026/27 and increasing in line with the DLA _EPSRC guidelines for the subsequent years.
• Funded via the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Doctoral Training Programme

University of Huddersfield PhD Scholarship Courses

• Digital Economy
• Energy
• Engineering
• Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
• Mathematical Sciences
• Physical Sciences

Requirements for University of Huddersfield PhD Scholarship Qualification

• First Class or Upper Second-Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area, please refer to the entry requirements on the specific projects being advertised.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

You must submit your application in full by Tuesday 28th April 2026, including the following documents;
•    Complete the EPSRC expression of interest form 2026
•    Provide copies of transcripts and certificates of all relevant academic and/or any professional qualifications.
•    Provide references from two individuals – please contact your referees and ask them to send your reference directly to [email protected] from their email address. (references can be submitted late but must be submitted by 28th April 2026) 
•    Proof of eligibility – e.g. scan of passport photo page

Application enquiries are welcome. Please email your enquiry/ or request an application support meeting to [email protected] and we will respond as soon as possible. Informal enquiries about individual projects should be directed to the lead supervisor listed for each project.

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