EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in 2D Materials of Tomorrow (2DMoT) Scholarship 2027

A four-year PhD programme in advanced materials, led by the University of Manchester in partnership with the University of Cambridge.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorEngineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
• City to studyCambridge, Manchester
• School to studyUniversity of Cambridge, University of Manchester
• Course to studyChemistry , Engineering , Materials , Physics
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The programme offers a maximum of three fully funded places per year to European Union (EU) and other international applicants. These are highly competitive. Self-funded applicants may also be considered.

Requirements

• Hold, or expect to obtain, a First Class or Upper Second-Class (2:1) degree or international equivalent.

• Have at least four years of relevant academic training, such as an integrated master's degree or a bachelor's degree followed by relevant further training.

• Have a background in physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering or a related physical science.

• Demonstrate research experience where possible.

Application Documents

• A personal (supporting) statement: a statement indicating your preferred University for the research project (Manchester or Cambridge) and the two research missions you would like to join, in order of priority. Also, describe briefly (no more than 300 words) why you chose these research areas.
• Certificates and transcripts: Certificates and final transcripts of any completed university-level qualifications and interim transcripts for qualifications in progress. If you have not completed your degree, please provide interim transcripts and forward your final transcripts and certificate(s) when they are available.
• CV: Summarising your academic record and highlighting experience that demonstrates your potential to conduct research.
• Referees: Names and contact details of two referees who we can get in contact with and will support your application. These should typically be academics related to your previous degree, however if you have industry experience one referee can be from this source.
• Socio-economic Background (SEB) Questionnaire: In addition to the documents listed above, UK applicants must complete the Socio-economic Background (SEB) Questionnaire. This information is collected for monitoring and reporting purposes only and is not considered as part of the selection process.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

All applications must be made online via the University's online application form. The online form is generic and is used for all postgraduate degrees. The instructions below should make the application process as simple as possible.

Where the form asks for a potential supervisor and proposed research project, list the two research missions to which you are applying (same as in your personal statement).

On the University website's application page, select the apply online button and follow the instructions to create an account.

When prompted during the application process, select the following information:

• Level of study: Postgraduate by Research
• Entry year: Select the appropriate academic year
• Academic programme: Search for the keyword ‘2D Materials’ and then select the PhD programme
• Research details:
  • Specific project – select ‘No’
  • Proposed area of research – type in the two research missions to which you are applying, in order of priority, or state the title of a specific advertised project
  • Identified Supervisor – select ‘No’.
• Funding sources: UK applicants – select ‘No’.

For more information, visit University of Manchester scholarship webpage.