University of Greenwich - Research studentships and scholarships

What the research funding covers

The University of Greenwich offers these awards to postgraduate research students working towards an MPhil, PhD or a professional doctorate such as the EdD (a doctorate in education). Depending on the award, the funding can cover your tuition fees, pay a monthly living stipend (a regular allowance for living costs), or both. Each advert sets out the exact amount and length, because the programme bundles several funding streams: the university's own Vice Chancellor's Scholarships, University Alliance Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA) awards, UKRI-funded Doctoral Training Partnerships, and studentships paid by research councils or commercial partners. There is no single fixed rate.

Who can apply

• Degree level: You want to do a research degree: an MPhil, PhD or a professional doctorate like the EdD.
• Grades: You have a bachelor's degree with honours at 2:1 or above, or a master's with at least 60% overall, in a relevant subject. In exceptional cases, strong relevant work experience can count instead.
• EdD only: For the professional doctorate in education you also need at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Field of study: Open to all research areas at Greenwich, including business, education, health, engineering, science, law, arts and social sciences.
• English: If English is not your first language, you need IELTS 6.5 overall. The exact per-section score depends on your faculty.
• Nationality: UK, EU and international applicants can apply. Research council funding is mostly limited to UK nationals. EU applicants with settled or pre-settled status may pay the lower home fee rate.

How to apply

First contact a potential supervisor to discuss your research idea. Then apply through the university's online form with a research proposal of around 1,500 words. Each studentship is advertised separately with its own deadline. For research council funding, your internal application must be in before the council's 1 May deadline. Every applicant is interviewed before a decision, and you must accept an offer within 30 days.