University of Manchester PhD Studentship in Electronic and Electrical Engineering 2026

This PhD project aims to tackle one of the most critical technology bottlenecks facing flexible and large-area metal oxide electronics: the scarcity of hole-transporting (p-type) oxide semiconductors. Developing p-type materials with performance on par with their commercialized electron transporting counterparts will facilitate the development of an industry-viable complementary logic, paving the way for next-generation large-area electronics. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of leading experts in large-area electronics and have access to state-of-the-art facilities within the Henry Royce Institute at the University of Manchester.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 18, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Manchester
• City to studyManchester
• School to studyUniversity of Manchester
• Course to studyElectrical and Electronic Engineering
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Full tuition and an annual tax free stipend of £20,780/annum

Requirements

Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2.1 honours degree or a master’s (or international equivalent) in a relevant science or engineering related discipline.

Application Documents

After you have applied you will be asked to upload the following supporting documents:

• Final Transcript and certificates of all awarded university level qualifications
• Interim Transcript of any university level qualifications in progress
• CV
• Supporting statement: A one or two page statement outlining your motivation to pursue postgraduate research and why you want to undertake postgraduate research at Manchester, any relevant research or work experience, the key findings of your previous research experience, and techniques and skills you’ve developed. (This is mandatory for all applicants and the application will be put on hold without it).
• Contact details for two referees (please make sure that the contact email you provide is an official university/work email address as we may need to verify the reference)
• English Language certificate (if applicable)

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

Apply online through the website: https://uom.link/pgr-apply-2425

When applying, you’ll need to specify the full name of this project, the name of your supervisor, if you already having funding or if you wish to be considered for available funding through the university, details of your previous study, and names and contact details of two referees.

Your application will not be processed without all of the required documents submitted at the time of application, and we cannot accept responsibility for late or missed deadlines. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you have any questions about making an application, please contact the admissions team by emailing [email protected].

For more details, visit University of Manchester Scholarship webpage