University of Kent Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Scholarship for PhD Students 2024

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 on a full-time basis:

• School of Physics and Astronomy
• School of Chemistry and Forensic Sciences
• School of Computing
• School of Engineering

The School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Chemistry and Forensic Sciences are offering research projects that are supervisor-led. Click on the links above to find details of our research areas, supervisors and potential PhD topics.

The University of Kent is committed to equality, diversity, widening participation and inclusion and we endeavour to recruit students from all walks of life. We encourage enquiries and applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation and transgender status.

• Table of Content
• About University Of Kent
• University of Kent EPSRC PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Kent EPSRC PhD Scholarship
• University of Kent EPSRC PhD Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for University of Kent EPSRC PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Kent EPSRC PhD Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University Of Kent

Kent is a leading academic institution: 97% of our research was judged to be of international quality in the Research Excellence Framework.

University of Kent EPSRC PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Kent EPSRC PhD 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.

University of Kent EPSRC PhD Scholarship Courses

• Chemistry and Forensic Science
• Computing
• Engineering
• Physics and Astronomy

Requirements for University of Kent EPSRC PhD Scholarship Qualification

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.

The University of Kent requires all non-native speakers of English to read a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree. 

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Kent EPSRC PhD Scholarship

Successful candidates will demonstrate academic excellence and outstanding research potential.

Applicants should have, or expect to obtain, a first or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, and ideally a Master’s degree or equivalent.

Applicants must have support from a supervisor before applying. 

The deadline to apply for this scholarship is Sunday 24 March 2024, 23:59 GMT

Application Deadline

How to Apply

How to apply

If you are applying to the School of Computing or the School of Engineering, your research project must have the support of a main supervisor or supervisory team.

If you wish to apply to the School of Physics and Astronomy or the School of Chemistry and Forensic Sciences, you will need to apply to a supervisor-led project.

Step 1

Apply for a PhD at Kent: follow the University of Kent’s online application process and apply to an eligible PhD programme.

• Physics - supervisor-led projects
• Chemistry – supervisor-led projects
• Computing – student-led projects
• Engineering – student-led projects

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.

If you are applying to a research project in Physics or Chemistry, please select the supervisor listed on the project you are applying for as your ‘Primary supervisor’.

Physics project details click here.

Chemistry project details click here.

Step 2

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 [email protected]. This step is to confirm that you wish to apply for an EPSRC Scholarship, only those who have emailed their interest will be considered.

Have you already applied to Kent or are you a current Kent PhD student?

If you have already applied or have a deferred offer, or you are a current PhD student at Kent, you do not need to follow Step 1 as we should already have your application on our system. Please contact your supervisor to inform them you wish to be considered for the EPSRC scholarship. You must also email your details to [email protected].

For more details visit: University of Kent website.