Queen’s University Belfast

Postgraduate Studentships

School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

PhD Studentship 2019/20

A number of Postgraduate Research Studentships are available within the School of Electronics Electrical Engineering and Computer Science for home and EU students enrolling in 2019.

Further information on potential projects which may be successful for an award can be obtained on our website.

Please note that not all projects are subject to internal QUB funding.

If you have a project of your own, then you should contact a possible supervisor about its viability.

Academic Requirements:

A minimum 2.1 honours degree or equivalent in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or relevant degree is required.

More information on funding of a PhD can be found here.

GENERAL INFORMATION

There are a number of PhD studentships available for applicants in the UK and EU countries who wish to undertake full-time research at Queen’s University Belfast. These 3 year and 4 year PhD studentships, potentially funded by the Department for the Economy (DfE) or Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council commence on 1 October 2019.

In some instances, conditions on awards with eligibility for both fees and maintenance (£15,038 in 2019/20) depends on the applicants being either an ordinary UK resident or those EU residents who have lived permanently in the UK for the 3 years immediately preceding the start of the studentship. Non UK residents who hold EU residency may also apply but if successful may receive fees only.

Applicants should apply electronically through the Queen’s online application portal.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 7 February 2019. Applicants will be required to undertake an interview.