Ulster University PhD Studentship Competition 2027

Ulster Annual PhD Studentships Competition is Offering the chance for those interested in PhD research to have their study paid for. Ulster's Annual PhD Studentship Competition offers Department for the Economy studentships to home and overseas applicants for full-time and part-time study on-campus. Where available, part-time study mode will be at 50% of the full-time mode.

• Table of Content
• About Ulster University
• Ulster PhD Studentship Competition
• Aim and Benefits of Ulster PhD Studentship Competition
• Requirements for Ulster PhD Studentship Competition Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Ulster University

Ulster University (Irish: Ollscoil Uladh, Ulster Scots: Ulstèr Universitie or Ulstèr Varsitie), officially the University of Ulster, is a multi-campus public university located in Northern Ireland. It is often referred to informally and unofficially as Ulster, or by the abbreviation UU. It is the second largest university on the island of Ireland, after the federal National University of Ireland.... continue reading

Ulster PhD Studentship Competition

Aim and Benefits of Ulster PhD Studentship Competition

• Full tuition fee coverage for 3 years (full-time) or 6 years (part-time)
• Approximately £21,000 annual non-taxable maintenance grant (pro-rata for part-time study)
• £900 annual Research Training and Support Grant (pro-rata for part-time study)
• Open to home and international applicants.
• Available for full-time and part-time on-campus PhD study, where part-time study is offered

Requirements for Ulster PhD Studentship Competition Qualification

Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain by September 2026, a First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a subject relevant to the proposed area of study.  We may also consider applications from those who hold equivalent qualifications, for example, a Lower Second Class Honours Degree plus a Master’s Degree with Distinction.

In exceptional circumstances, the University may consider a portfolio of evidence from applicants who have appropriate professional experience which is equivalent to the learning outcomes of an Honours degree in lieu of academic qualifications.

Applicants who already hold a doctoral degree or who have been registered on a programme of research leading to the award of a doctoral degree on a full-time basis for more than one year, or part-time equivalent, funded from any source, including self-financing researchers, are not eligible for a studentship.

All applicants should also hold a relevant English language qualification.

All applications for studentships will be considered on a competitive basis and with regard to the applicant’s qualifications, skills, experience and interests.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, visit Ulster University scholarship webpage.