Fully-funded PhD studentships at Bournemouth University

36 fully-funded studentships are currently available across our specialist faculties.

The BU Studentship includes a maintenance grant of £14,000 per year. We are looking for exceptional doctoral (PhD) students whose research interest complement our areas of research strength. See the full list of projects available under the fully-funded studentship scheme.

We welcome applications from UK and international students with outstanding qualities and are able to demonstrate their motivation to complete the PhD within three years. Read further information on eligibility and application requirements.

Closing date for applications: varies, please check specific topic/ project

Start date: September 2017

Research at Bournemouth University

Join world-leading research projects at Bournemouth University by becoming a member of our thriving postgraduate research community.

We have a strong professional reputation focusing on academic excellence and graduate employability. Our global postgraduate student community and collaborative approach to research will allow you to break boundaries and work alongside specialists in multiple disciplines to deliver projects that make a real impact to people’s lives

In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework we were recognised as world leading for our research and are committed to making an impact with all our research outputs.

PhD study options

We offer research courses in:

• Master’s by Research
• Master of Philosophy
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Thesis/ Practice-based PhD
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Publication
• Professional Doctorate

Find out more on our website.

We also offer several Professional Doctorate programmes:

• Doctor of Professional Practice for Health & Social Care Professionals
• Doctor of Education Creative & Media
• Doctor of Engineering Digital Media

Visit the Bournemouth University website for more information.