Postgraduate Research Studentship – Funded PhD Opportunity (Award ID: 5854)

RFCSR; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded studentship

Tax-free stipend

Job summary

University of Exeter invites applications for a fully funded PhD studentship. The selected candidate will pursue an original, high-impact research project under expert supervision within a world-class environment.

The studentship covers tuition fees and a tax-free maintenance stipend aligned with UKRI rates, with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and advanced training.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in a relevant discipline.
• Ability to design and conduct independent doctoral research.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication for academic outputs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent doctoral research under supervision.
• Develop literature reviews and robust research methodologies.
• Collect and analyse data; produce a doctoral thesis and disseminate results.

Skills

Independent research

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Ethics awareness

Literature review

Education

First Class or Upper Second Class Honours

Master’s degree (advantageous)

Tools

Research methods

Job description

Postgraduate Research Studentship – Funded PhD Opportunity (Award ID: 5854)

University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom

General Description
The University of Exeter is offering a fully funded PhD studentship as part of its structured postgraduate research funding programme. This opportunity supports outstanding doctoral candidates undertaking original, high-impact research aligned with the University’s strategic research priorities.

The studentship provides the opportunity to develop and deliver an independent research project under expert academic supervision within a world-class research environment. The successful candidate will join a vibrant postgraduate research community and benefit from access to advanced research training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and specialist facilities.

The programme is designed to enable candidates to contribute to academic knowledge through rigorous doctoral-level research. Students will be expected to undertake literature review, develop a robust research methodology, conduct data collection and analysis, and produce a thesis suitable for examination at doctoral level. The role also includes participation in seminars, research training sessions, and academic dissemination activities such as publications and conferences.

This funded PhD is intended to support research excellence and innovation across disciplines at the University of Exeter, contributing to both academic advancement and broader societal impact.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must meet the University of Exeter’s entry requirements for PhD study
• A First Class or Upper Second Class Honours degree in a relevant subject is normally required
• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline may be required or advantageous depending on the project
• Applicants must demonstrate preparedness for independent doctoral-level research
• Research proposal alignment with available supervisory expertise is essential
• International applicants may apply but should note funding limitations may apply depending on fee status

Required Expertise/Skills

• Strong academic background in a relevant discipline
• Ability to design and conduct independent research at doctoral level
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for academic outputs
• Ability to manage long-term research projects effectively
• Competence in research methods appropriate to the proposed field
• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within research teams
• Awareness of research ethics and academic integrity standards

Salary Details
Fully funded studentship providing coverage of tuition fees and a tax-free maintenance stipend, typically aligned with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) doctoral funding rates. Exact stipend and funding structure may vary depending on project allocation.

Application Deadline
Not specified on the provided page (varies by project and funding cycle)