Ulster University PhD Studentships Competition 2027

Ulster University offers competitive PhD studentships for research students starting in September 2027. Funding covers tuition fees, a maintenance stipend and research support.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 8, 2027
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUlster University
• City to studyBelfast
• School to studyUlster University
• Course to studyBusiness , Computing , Engineering , Environmental Science , Health Sciences
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Full tuition fee coverage for 3 years (full-time) or 6 years (part-time)
• Approximately £21,000 annual non-taxable maintenance grant (pro-rata for part-time study)
• £900 annual Research Training and Support Grant (pro-rata for part-time study)
• Open to home and international applicants.
• Available for full-time and part-time on-campus PhD study, where part-time study is offered

Requirements

Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain by September 2026, a First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a subject relevant to the proposed area of study.  We may also consider applications from those who hold equivalent qualifications, for example, a Lower Second Class Honours Degree plus a Master’s Degree with Distinction.

In exceptional circumstances, the University may consider a portfolio of evidence from applicants who have appropriate professional experience which is equivalent to the learning outcomes of an Honours degree in lieu of academic qualifications.

Applicants who already hold a doctoral degree or who have been registered on a programme of research leading to the award of a doctoral degree on a full-time basis for more than one year, or part-time equivalent, funded from any source, including self-financing researchers, are not eligible for a studentship.

All applicants should also hold a relevant English language qualification.

All applications for studentships will be considered on a competitive basis and with regard to the applicant’s qualifications, skills, experience and interests.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, visit Ulster University scholarship webpage.