Unlock the opportunities to achieve your career goals by becoming a part of the PhD Studentships in Quantum Technologies Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council-EPSRC at the University of Kent. The scholarship is accepting applications for the academic year 2024-2025.
With funding from EPSRC, this scholarship initiative aligns with the Government National Quantum Strategy, aiming to propel quantum technologies research to new heights. Through rigorous academic exploration and hands-on research projects, scholars will contribute to groundbreaking advancements in various quantum-related disciplines, fostering innovation and pushing the boundaries of scientific understanding.
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( votes)The University of Kent is a semi-collegiate public research university located in Kent, United Kingdom. It is known for its outstanding teaching, modern facilities, and welcoming study locations, attracting students from over 152 countries. The university is ranked 52nd in the Times University Guide 2024 and 56th in the Guardian University Guide 2024, with three of its subjects ranked in the top 10 and eight subjects in the top 20
Application Deadline: 15 May 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Kent
- Department: Various departments including School of Physics & Astronomy, School of Computing, and School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science
- Course Level: PhD
- Award: Doctoral stipend equivalent to the Research Councils UK National Minimum Doctoral Stipend (£19,237 – 2024/25 rate), postgraduate tuition fees, and additional research support funding for 3.5 years
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: Multiple
- Nationality: UK residents (with potential for one international scholarship)
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this prestigious scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrate academic excellence and outstanding research potential
- Hold, or expect to obtain, a first or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, with preference for candidates with a Master’s degree or equivalent
- Secure support from a supervisor before applying
- Fulfill residency requirements as specified for UK nationals and international candidates
- Eligibility: Open to UK nationals, individuals with settled or pre-settled status, or indefinite leave to remain or enter. International candidates are also eligible for specific projects.
How to Apply
- Apply for a PhD at Kent: Visit our website and select your preferred project. Click on the respective ‘Apply’ button and follow the online instructions, providing necessary documentation and academic references.
- Confirmation: After applying through the University of Kent online portal (KentVision), email your Application ID number, full name, and the project title to [email protected] to confirm your interest in the EPSRC studentship.
- Existing Applicants/Students: If you have already applied or hold a deferred offer, or if you are a current PhD student at Kent seeking to transfer onto a quantum technology project, inform the project supervisor of your interest. Additionally, email your details to [email protected] along with updated application materials.
Benefits
These studentships include a doctoral stipend (equivalent to the Research Councils UK National Minimum Doctoral Stipend, £19,237 – 2024/25 rate), tuition fees at the postgraduate rate and additional research support funding for 3.5 years.
