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Recruitment for PhD studentship positions is usually managed independently by the centres and institutes we fund around the UK. You can find more information about the training they provide and the positions available on their webpages.
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In partnership with Black in Cancer and the Windsor Fellowship, we’re offering a PhD programme for Black undergraduates. By providing funding and comprehensive wraparound support for these students, we can make an immediate and tangible impact on the diversity of our research community.
These policies outline where we can be flexible with our eligibility criteria to accommodate your circumstances and make sure we support you in developing your research path.
The statement of expectations guides how funders should develop doctoral training schemes and sets expectations for the funders, research organisations and students (PDF, 132 KB).
This guidance aims to ensure our funded PhD studentships are managed consistently and effectively by clarifying the responsibilities of host institutions, grant holders, supervisory leads and funded students. (PDF 693 KB)
We have set a minimum annual stipend for all our funded PhD students*. This new stipend applies regardless of when your PhD began.
These figures are for full-time students. Part-time students will get a pro-rated amount.
Academic year | Stipend outside London | Stipend inside London |
2025-2026 | £22,113 | £24,219 |
2026-2027 | £22,500 | £24,643 |
*This stipend will be subject to indexation in subsequent years. The current rate 1.75% but this is subject to change.
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