Scholarship Overview
Two fully funded doctoral research positions are available in the United Kingdom, both set to begin in early 2027. The University of Warwick offers a PhD studentship within the Warwick Manufacturing Group, collaborating with Tata Steel UK to research nitrogen behavior during Electric Arc Furnace steelmaking. The University of Leeds provides a fully funded PhD award in its School of Computer Science focusing on mixed-precision methods for exascale numerical linear algebra.
Who Can Apply
Eligibility criteria depend on the specific project:
- University of Warwick: Open to applicants from the UK and selected European countries. Candidates must hold a minimum GPA of 3.3 and have an academic background in metallurgy, materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Required language scores are an IELTS of 7.5 or a TOEFL iBT of 108.
- University of Leeds: Open to both UK and international candidates. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5, an IELTS score of 6.5, and a background in applied mathematics, computational mathematics, computer science, physics, or engineering. Basic programming experience in C, C++, Julia, MATLAB, or Python is required.
Benefits
Both awards offer comprehensive financial support for doctoral study:
- Warwick Studentship: Full coverage of UK tuition fees and a four-year tax-free UKRI-rate stipend, along with access to WMG facilities and industry experience with Tata Steel UK.
- Leeds Scholarship: Full coverage of academic fees and a tax-free maintenance allowance of £21,805 per year for 3.5 years.
How to Apply
Applicants for the Warwick studentship must complete the university's WMG PhD application process and submit all required academic and supporting documents by September 29, 2026. Applicants for the Leeds position must apply through the School of Computer Science PhD process by September 30, 2026, providing a CV, motivation letter, publication list, and the names and email addresses of two references.
Source: fully funded scholarships 2026 - BingNews · Published September 29, 2026
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