Research studentships

• Research Councils UK
• Durham Doctoral Studentships

See also the University's main postgraduate finance and funding page. Overseas students could also contact the International Office about other funding possibilities. The British Council may have scholarships available – the possibilities vary from year to year and depend on your country of residence.

Research Councils UK

What is covered?

Home fees and a standard stipend of £13,590 (2012/13) per year for 3.5 years.

Number

Typically 4 in Particle Physics and 7 in Astronomy funded by STFC and up to 5 in Atomic and Condensed Matter Physics funded by EPSRC Doctoral Training Account and Project Studentships.

Typical entry qualifications

A first class BSc, or at least a 2:1 MPhys or equivalent, or Masters degree

Eligibility

Candidates must have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years. Overseas students studying in the UK do not count as ‘resident’.

Closing date

Varies between research section. Check research section web pages for deadlines. Apply initially to the department.

More information

STFC or our research degree pages. EPSRC project studentships are advertised on the Atomic and Molecular Physics and Condensed Matter Physics pages.

Durham Doctoral Studentship

What is covered?

• A tuition fee-wavier at either the Home/EU or International rate;
• A tax-free maintenance grant set at the UK Research Councils' national rate, which in 2012/13 is £13,590; and

• A Research Training Support Grant (RTSG) of £1,000.

Number

Typically 1 or 2 per year in Physics.

Typical entry qualifications

Fellowships are limited in number and very competitive so a first class degree or equivalent is the minimum required to have a good chance of success.

Eligibility

Open to all students.

Closing dates

Very early – usually the December of the year prior to entry.

More information

Student Financial Support Office

EPSRC project studentships are advertised on the Atomic and Molecular Physics and Condensed Matter Physics pages http://www.dur.ac.uk/cmp