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PhD Funded Studentship Opportunities

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The OU offers funded studentships, either wholly or with an element of matched funding from an external partner in industry, government or a public body. Each faculty will have different funds available, and different criteria for eligibility. This varies from year to year. The studentships will have particular terms and conditions relating to Intellectual Property, registration periods, location of study and periods of leave.

You can find out more about our research and a list of topics which tell you more about specific areas of research, current and prospective projects, entry requirements, available supervisors and contact details for advice. By visiting Research Degree Areas | Research Degrees | Open University

How To Apply

More details on how to apply to our Studentship opportunities can be found at MPhil and PhD Application | Research | Open University

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You will need to check the advert for what else is required for that opportunity and send your application with any additional requirements to the email address provided within the advert.

Vacancies and opportunities

Below are the current vacancies available:


PHD STUDENTSHIP IN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND INNOVATION

Unit :  Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Salary :  stipend £19,237 per annum in 2024/2025
Location :  Milton Keynes
Please quote reference :  PHD STUDENTSHIP IN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND INNOVATION
AVAILABLE FROM 1 OCTOBER 2025
Closing Date :  31 January, 2025 - 23:00

PhD Studentships in Computer Science, Information Technology and Software Engineering

Unit :  Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Salary :  £19,237 (circa) per annum plus research allowance
Location :  Milton Keynes
Please quote reference :  PhD Studentships in Computer Science, Information Technology and Software Engineering
3 year, fully funded Studentship
Closing Date :  24 January, 2025 - 17:00

BBSRC-NERC funded ‘Interdisciplinary Life and Environmental Science Landscape Award’ (ILESLA) PhD studentship opportunities

Unit :  Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Salary :  £19,237 stipend (+£2,000 and various grants)
Location :  Milton Keynes
Please quote reference :  BBSRC-NERC funded ‘Interdisciplinary Life and Environmental Science Landscape Award’
4 year, funded Studentships available
Closing Date :  29 January, 2025 - 12:00

Full Time PhD Studentships at The School of Physical Sciences, STEM Faculty

Unit :  School of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Salary :  £19,237 stipend (+CASE uplift where applicable, and £1,000 research training support grant) per annum
Location :  Milton Keynes
Please quote reference :  PhD Studentships at the School of Physical Sciences

One full time STFC CASE-plus studentships with duration of 3.5 years, and three full time studentships with duration of 3 years and 3 months are available from 1 October 2025.
Closing Date:  23rd January 2025 - 17:00. Interviews will take place remotely on 5-7 February 2025.

PhD Studentships in the School of Environment, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences

Unit :  Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Salary :  stipend of £19,273 per annum
Please quote reference :  PhD Studentships in the School of Environment, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences
Closing Date :  8 January, 2025 - 17:00

PhD Studentships in The School of Mathematics and Statistics

Unit: Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Salary: stipend £19,237 per annum

Location: Milton Keynes

Closing Date: 27 January 2025, 12 noon 

Terms: Available from 1 October 2025 

Funded and Self Funded PhD Opportunities in the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)

Unit: Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)

Stipend £18,622 (circa) per annum

Location: Milton Keynes

Closing Date: 31 January 2025

Interviews: March/April 2025

Grand Union ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership Studentships

Grand Union ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership Studentships

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Stipend: Approximately £19,237 per annum

Closing Date: Midday – Tuesday 7th January 2025

Interview date: Early February 2025

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  • For generic queries about research degree study at The Open University please email the Graduate School or telephone +44 (0)1908 653806.
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