PhD studentships – Doctoral and Researcher College

The University of Reading Doctoral and Researcher College provides information on competitive funding opportunities for PhD applicants across a range of subject areas and eligibility groups.

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

• PhD applicants seeking funding to study at the University of Reading
• Eligibility varies by studentship, subject area, nationality and fee status
• Some opportunities are open worldwide, while others are restricted to applicants from specific countries or regions, including the UK, Republic of Ireland, China, India, the USA, Canada, Chile and Commonwealth countries

Fields of Study

Agriculture and food sciences,Architecture and built environment,Biological and biomedical sciences,Business and management,Computer science,Economics and social sciences,Education and linguistics,Environmental sciences, meteorology and climate science,Law, criminology and politics,Mathematics, physics and chemistry,Psychology, neuroscience and clinical language sciences,Other disciplines, depending on the funding opportunity

Value

• Funding, tuition support or other financial assistance varies by individual studentship and funding scheme
• The Doctoral Loans listing states that applicants may apply for a loan of up to £31,122 for 2026/27
• UKRI-funded schemes provide tuition fee support at the Home fee level; international candidates must cover the difference between Home and International fees themselves in each year of study

Selection Criteria

Applicants are assessed on:

• Selection criteria, funding levels and eligibility requirements are determined by the individual studentship or external funding scheme
• Applicants should review the full details for the selected opportunity, including subject area, nationality, fee status and application deadline

How to Apply

Review the funding table and follow the link for the relevant studentship or funding scheme. Each linked opportunity provides its own eligibility requirements, application method and closing date. Some opportunities are hosted on external websites or recruitment platforms.

Application Deadline

Deadlines vary by funding opportunity. Listed dates include 8 November 2026 and 10 January 2027 for the EPSRC Mathematics for our Future Climate Centre for Doctoral Training, 11 December 2026 for the ESRC SEDarc Doctoral Training Partnership, and 15 January 2027 for the University International PhD Studentships and AHRC Doctoral Landscape Awards. Some opportunities have ongoing deadlines or ask applicants to check the external provider’s website.

Apply via the official page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/en/doctoral-researcher-college/funding/phd-studentships

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