The University of Reading, UK, is excited to announce a series of fully funded International PhD studentships available from 2027. These studentships will cover international tuition fees and provide a living allowance of £21,805 per annum, along with a £1,000 fund for training and development purposes.
Application Deadline:
- 15 January 2027
Tell Me About The Program:
The University of Reading International PhD Studentships 2027 are prestigious awards designed to support highly qualified international students undertaking doctoral research. Open across all academic areas—including science, life sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, and Henley Business School—the studentships provide comprehensive financial backing for full-time or part-time doctoral study commencing in October 2027.
Which Fields are Eligible:
- Science
- Life Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Arts and Humanities
- Henley Business School
Type:
Fully Funded International PhD Studentship / Doctoral Research Grant
Who can Apply:
- Open to international applicants who have applied for admission to a PhD programme at the University of Reading (to study either based at Reading or off-campus/by distance).
- Note on Stipends: Applicants studying off-campus or by distance are only eligible for tuition fees and the training and development allowance (stipends are restricted to campus-based students at Reading).
How are Applicants Selected:
The competition is conducted in two stages:
- School-Level Selection: Each School or Department reviews applications and nominates one candidate for the final competition.
- Final Selection Panel: Nominated candidates prepare a 700-word research proposal, and the final selection is managed by the Doctoral and Researcher College (decisions finalized around March 2027).
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (open to international students worldwide).
Where will the Program be Taken:
University of Reading, UK (or off-campus/by distance where applicable).
How Many Fellows:
Competitive cohort with one nominee selected per University School/Department for final university-wide consideration.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Tuition Fees: Covered in full at the International rate.
- Training Allowance: £1,000 per annum training and development allowance.
- Subsistence Grant (Stipend): Broadly in line with the UKRI minimum stipend (the 2026/27 rate is £21,805 per annum) for candidates studying based at Reading.
- Duration: Up to 4 years for full-time study (or up to 6 years for part-time study).
How Long Will it Last:
- Up to 4 years (full-time study) or up to 6 years (part-time study).
How to Apply:
- Contact your School/Department: Check with the postgraduate research administrator to ensure your proposed research can be properly supervised.
- Apply for PhD Admission: Submit an online application for admission to a PhD programme via the University of Reading admissions portal. In the “scholarships applied for” box under the funding section, quote “International Research Studentship Competition”. (If you already applied without quoting it, proceed to step 3).
- Complete the Studentship Application Form: Fill out the online International PhD Studentship Application Form on the University’s scholarship portal before the deadline.
- Submission Deadline: Complete all steps by 15 January 2027.
