The University of Kent is pleased to offer Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council(EPSRC) studentships starting in September 2023 to exceptional students undertaking Ph.D. studies in the following schools:
- Division of Natural Sciences
- School of Chemistry and Forensic Science
- School of Physics and Astronomy
- Division of Computing, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences
- School of Computing
- School of Engineering
- School of Mathematics and Actuarial Science
on a full-time basis, or to home students on a part-time basis.
The University of Kent is committed to equality, diversity, widening participation, and inclusion and they endeavor to recruit students from all walks of life. They encourage inquiries and applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, and transgender status.
The University of Kent (formerly the University of Kent at Canterbury, abbreviated as UKC) is a semi-collegiate public research university based in Kent, United Kingdom. The university was granted its royal charter on 4 January 1965 and the following year Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, was formally installed as the first chancellor.
The university has its main campus north of Canterbury situated within 300 acres (1.2 km2) of parkland, housing over 6,000 students, as well as campuses in Medway and Ton bridge in Kent and European postgraduate centers in Brussels, Athens, Rome, and Paris. The university is international, with students from 158 different nationalities and 41% of its academic and research staff being from outside the United Kingdom. It is a member of the Santander Network of European universities encouraging social and economic development.
Kent is a favorite destination amongst international students. They offer globally recognized degrees, a cosmopolitan student community, and exciting work opportunities. Kent is consistently recognized in the international media as one of the best places to work and live in the UK. And with London within easy reach thanks to fast rail connections, the county has become a magnet for young creatives and affluent families looking for a better quality of life.
The University of Kent is famous for the dramatic white cliffs of Dover, stunning English landscape, bustling seaside resorts, award-winning heritage coastline, historic castles, and towering cathedrals.
Location:
United KingdomBenefits
- A doctoral stipend (equivalent to the Research Councils UK National Minimum Doctoral Stipend, £17,668 2022/23 rate, 2023/24 to be announced) for 3.5 years.
- Tuition fees will be covered by the scholarship at the home rate.
- Access to further research support funding.
Note:
- If applied as an international candidate, Kent will waive the difference between Home and International fees.
Eligibilities
- Must have academic excellence and outstanding research potential.
- Applicants should have, or expect to obtain, a first or upper-second-class honors degree in a relevant subject, and ideally a Master’s degree or equivalent.
- A student from UK or Overseas (including the EU).
- To be classed as a Home student, candidates must meet the RCUK residency criteria.
Application Process
- To apply, applicants have to choose the course from the postgraduate course pages and click the ‘Apply now’ button to be taken to the online application portal, Kent Vision.
- Applicants will be asked to provide the following information:
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- details of your previous studies
- a research proposal (usually between 1000-3000 words)
- contact information for two referees
- evidence of proficiency in English, where applicable.
Note:
- Some schools may also ask applicants to provide an academic writing sample.
Application Deadline: March 5, 2023
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