UK universities announce PhD scholarship opportunities for 2027

Several United Kingdom universities have announced funding opportunities for postgraduate researchers for the 2027 academic year.

University College London (UCL) is offering two fully funded PhD studentships under the NERC-funded UNRISK Centre for Doctoral Training. These projects focus on climate change, biodiversity, statistics, and machine learning. Successful candidates will receive full tuition coverage, a UKRI maintenance stipend, and a £6,000 research training and support grant. The program includes a three-month placement for professional or research experience.

The University of Warwick is offering up to 80 postgraduate research scholarships across six streams for the 2027/28 academic year. The Chancellor’s International Scholarships provide full tuition coverage, a maintenance stipend, and a £5,000 research, training, and supporting grant. These scholarships are designed to attract high-achieving international and EU students to support the university's global academic community.