University of Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships
We are delighted to offer fully-funded Science and Engineering PhD Scholarships to support the most talented students from across the globe to come and realise their research ambitions with us.
You'll have the opportunity to complete your PhD programme under the supervision of our internationally recognised and respected researchers.
Applications are now open for 26/27 entry
The application submission deadline is 11:59pm (GMT), Monday 19 January 2026.
Scholarships for PhD
Applications
Applications for the following scholarships are open for the 26/27 academic year, with an initial deadline across all Science and Engineering schools of 19 January 2026.
Science
Eight (Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships, and 12 EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Awards are available.
School web pages will include a link to the PhD online application:
Engineering
Eight University of Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships, and 16 EPSRC DLA Studentships are available.
School web pages will include a link to the PhD online application:
- School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering
- School of Computer Science
- School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering
- School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology
Funding for all scholarships
The Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarship funding covers full fees, a stipend at UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) rates (£20,780 for 25/26) for living expenses, and up to £2,100 per year for research expenses, for a registration period of 4 years.
The EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) funding covers full fees, a stipend at UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) rates (£20,780 for 25/26) for living expenses, and up to £7,000 in total for research expenses, for a registration period of 3.5 years.
We also have an EPSRC Studentship available for Black and Caribbean heritage Home students which covers fees, a stipend at UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) rates (£20,780 for 25/26) for living expenses and up to £2,000 per year for research expenses, for 3.5 years.
Applicants who identify as Black or mixed Black Heritage and who wish to be considered for an EPSRC DLA Scholarship in the Faculty of Science and Engineering should complete the application form at Science and Engineering PGR Black and mixed-Black Heritage Scholarship 26/27 - Student Form by Tuesday 24th February 2026.
| Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarship | EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) | EPSRC Doctoral Scholarship for Applicants of Black and mixed Black Heritage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funding period | 4 years | 3.5 years | 3.5 years |
| Stipend amount | UKRI rate - £20,780 for 25/26 | UKRI rate - £20,780 for 25/26 | UKRI rate - £20,780 for 25/26 |
| Fees | Home or overseas | Home (overseas 30% per cohort per grant) | Home |
| RTSG (Research Training Support Grant) - used for consumables and conference spending. | £8,400 total | £7,000 total | £7,000 total |
Available programmes
Information on our available programmes can be found on the prospectus pages. Eligibility criteria will be detailed within each programme webpage.