UCL EPSRC Scholarship 2027-28 in UK | Fully Funded
The UCL EPSRC Scholarship offers fully funded four-year doctoral studentships in the UK, covering tuition fees and a maintenance stipend. Eligible candidates with Home or International fee statuses can apply through the official website.
Overview
The UCL EPSRC Scholarship provides fully funded doctoral studentships supported by University College London in partnership with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). These awards are designed to support advanced research training, covering academic fees, living stipends, and project-related costs.
Benefits
- Four years of tuition fees covered at the Home rate.
- A maintenance stipend provided at the UCL EPSRC UELA enhanced rate (expected to be £24,522 for 2027/28, increasing annually).
- A Research Training Support Grant (RTSG) to help cover costs associated with courses, project expenses, conferences, and travel.
- An additional UCL award for qualifying international fee-status students to cover the difference between Home and international fee rates.
Eligibility
- Applicants must satisfy the general academic entry requirements for UCL as well as any specific requirements set by the hosting department.
- Open to candidates with both Home and International fee statuses, including EU nationals.
- International positions are strictly capped based on EPSRC terms and conditions, leading to competitive selection.
- Residency criteria apply for Home fee status classifications across UK, Irish, EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals, as well as holders of settled or pre-settled status and humanitarian protections.
How to Apply
Prospective students should review project catalogues and department announcements. Please note that certain routes like the EPSRC Industrial Doctoral Landscape Award are advertised separately, and specific Centres for Doctoral Training require direct applications through their own pathways. Official fee status assessments are conducted by UCL admissions for successful candidates.
To submit your application, follow the link to the official admissions portal.
Deadline
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