Postgraduate research studentships

Looking for postgraduate research funding? Explore our studentship opportunities
Postgraduate students

Postgraduate research studentships

Looking for postgraduate research funding? Explore our studentship opportunities

Do you need funding for a research degree? 

We offer a wide variety of studentships throughout the year – simply take a look at the projects below to see which ones you'd like to apply for. Please check the advert carefully to ensure you are eligible and what funding and support are available.
Please see our University Research Studentship guidelines for information on our recruitment and admissions processes, as well as policy for studentship holders.
 

Faculty of Health

School of Health Professions
School of Psychology
NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South West Doctoral Award Studentships 
The studentships will start on: 1 October 2026
The deadline for applications is: 21 July 2026, 12 noon (UK time)
  • Supporting inclusive research collaboration and design through creative methods 
  • Tailoring professional support services for psychiatrists: A realist evaluation 
  • STEP-WISE: Developing and feasibility testing a multi-domain needs assessment and referral intervention for people experiencing homelessness 
  • The implementation of poverty-ware practice and poverty-proofing in family services 

Faculty of Science and Engineering

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
 

Postgraduate research degrees

Find out more about the research degrees we offer, our areas of expertise and supervision, details of tuition fees and loans, and how to apply.
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