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EPSRC Science and Engineering studentships at the University of Sussex

EPSRC Science and Engineering studentships at the University of Sussex

As part of its EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award, the University of Sussex invites applications for Doctoral scholarships within and across the following disciplines:

  • Materials Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Computing

Whether you are keen to work with an industry partner, or tackle a more theoretical challenge, we are offering in our EPSRC 2025 brochure, available from early January, a wide range of research projects and research themes for an autumn 2025 start. Take a look at our brochure of supervisors who are keen to host EPSRC postgraduate researchers.

What does the Sussex EPSRC scholarship offer?

As an EPSRC student you will join a vibrant doctoral community and will benefit from:

  • 3.5 years of funding with a a tax free living allowance at the standard Research Council rate – currently £19,237 in 2024-5– and international or UK PhD fees
  • An option of 3 months of additional funding to cover a placement outside academia
  • Funding for training and research expenses, such as conference trips and experimental costs
  • Supervision by world-leading researchers
  • Our Entrepreneurship Summer School and Responsible Research and Innovation workshops tailored to the needs of engineering and physical sciences researchers
  • Our Researcher Development workshops and taught modules relevant to your project

Find out more

EPSRC Science and Engineering studentships at the University of Sussex

Am I eligible?

Applicants should have/expect to have at least a 2:1 undergraduate honours degree and meet our English language requirements. International and UK applicants are eligible to apply but in line with EPSRC regulations, international awards will be limited.

We are actively committed to the values of diversity and inclusivity and we particularly welcome applicants from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds who are under-represented at PhD level.

How do I apply?

  1. Have a look at our brochure of supervisors who are keen to host EPSRC postgraduate researchers. Some supervisors have listed general areas in which they supervise and other have given details of a more precise project.
  2. Contact any of the supervisors you would like to work with, to find out more about their research and what they are looking for in a PhD application.
  3. Read our guidance on PhD applications and apply for a PhD place at Sussex using the online PhD application system.
  4. Apply for the PhD course linked to the department of your chosen supervisor (e.g. Informatics, Physics, Chemistry) and enter “EPSRC 2025” in the “sources of funding” box.
  5. Complete the EPSRC Application form and upload it to your PhD application in the “Research Proposal “category. Add your Contextual Statement if relevant (Application form and Contextual Statement available on our scholarships page).
  6. Upload as attachments your EPSRC application form, your CV. degree certificates and transcripts and English language qualifications if applicable before submitting the PhD application online.
  7. Complete our online data collection form (not viewed by assessors).

How to apply

EPSRC Science and Engineering studentships at the University of Sussex

Contacts

For questions regarding your chosen research project, please contact the project supervisor listed on the brochure.

If you have questions relating to the online application process, please contact the relevant research co-ordinator:

  • Lifesci-REC@sussex.ac.uk for Chemistry
  • Mps-pgrsupport@sussex.ac.uk for Mathematics and Physics
  • enginf-pgr@sussex.ac.uk for Informatics and Engineering

Timeline

14th February 2025 (23:59): Deadline for applications
January to March 2025: Interviews
From late March 2025: Awards confirmed