PhD Scholarship in Biomedical Engineering at Swansea University 2026-2027

This fully funded PhD studentship focuses on Biomedical, Physiology, Thermoregulation:  EPSRC Infra Red Heating Systems, Human Thermal Comfort and Behaviour (RS901). Applications are currently open, with a project start date of 1 January 2026. 

The aim of this co-funded PhD studentship is to:  

1. Establish a pilot working methods for a reliable determination of infrared heating systems performance in situ. 
2. Establish standard operating procedures to allow for objective assessment of heating system effects on perceived thermal comfort and associated physiological responses in different population subgroups e.g. young, old, male, female etc. 
3. Develop a database of participants responses to infra-red heating.  Providing rapid, responsive heating of individuals could drastically reduce space heating energy requirements while increasing thermal comfort. 

Reduced upfront costs and a potential reduction in running costs could provide a viable heating alternative in IR heating, particularly for those facing fuel poverty.  

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 12, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorSwansea University
• City to studySwansea
• School to studySwansea University
• Course to studyBiomedical Engineering
• Eligible CountryUnited Kingdom

Benefits

• This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees and an annual stipend at UKRI rate (currently £20,780 for 2025/26). 
• Additional research expenses of up to £1,000 per year will also be available. 

Requirements

UK fee eligible only  

PhD: Applicants for PhD must hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline. We also welcome applications from graduates in computational science or mathematics. 

Note for international and European applicants: details of how your qualification compares to the published academic entry requirements can be found on our Country Specific Entry Requirements page. 

English Language:

IELTS 6.5 Overall (5.5+ each comp.) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. Full details of our English Language policy, including certificate time validity, can be found here. 

Application Documents

As part of your online application, you MUST upload the following documents (please do not send these via email): 

• CV 
• Degree certificates and transcripts (if you are currently studying for a degree, screenshots of your grades to date are sufficient) 
• A cover letter including a ‘Supplementary Personal Statement’ to explain why the position particularly matches your skills and experience and how you choose to develop the project. 
• One reference (academic or previous employer) on headed paper or using the Swansea University reference form. Please note that we are not able to accept references received citing private email accounts, e.g. Hotmail. Referees should cite their employment email address for verification of reference. 
• Evidence of meeting English Language requirement (if applicable). 
• Copy of UK resident visa (if applicable) 
• Confirmation of EDI form submission 

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

To apply, please complete the entire application form:

In order to be considered for this scholarship award the following steps are also required. 

1) In section ‘Programme Related Information’ please input the relevant RS Code for the scholarship award i.e. RS901 

2) In section ‘Research’ you will see ‘Proposed project title/studentship title’* (Mandatory) 

• In ‘Proposed project title/studentship title’ please input:  
  • The RS Code, RS901 and 
  • the scholarship title
• Please leave Proposed Supervisor field blank 
• Please leave Research Project (if applicable) blank 
• In ‘Do you have a proposal to upload?*’(Mandatory) Please select Yes 
• Then upload copy of advert (you can save the advert by clicking print, and then print to pdf) 

3) In section ‘Funding information’ please choose the option ‘Scholarship Funding’ only. Please ensure no other options are selected.  

*It is the responsibility of the applicant to list the above information accurately when applying, please note that applications received without the above information listed will not be considered for the scholarship award. 

If you’ve previously applied for this programme, the system will display an “Application Submitted” warning and block a new submission. In this case:  

1. Apply for the same course with the next available start date (e.g., select January if October is unavailable).  
2. Email [email protected] with your student number and the relevant scholarship RS code, requesting the start date be amended to match the advert.  
3. Admissions staff will then update your application accordingly.  

One application is required per individual Swansea University led research scholarship award; applications cannot be considered listing multiple Swansea University led research scholarship awards. 

NOTE: Applicants for PhD/EngD/ProfD/EdD - to support our commitment to providing an environment free of discrimination and celebrating diversity at Swansea University you are required to complete an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Monitoring Form in addition to your programme application form.    

Please note that completion of the EDI Monitoring Form is mandatory; your application may not progress if this information is not submitted. 

For more details, visit Swansea University Scholarship webpage