Research studentships and scholarships
The University of Greenwich assists in postgraduate study leading to a research degree through the award of scholarships and studentships.
Vice-Chancellor's PhD scholarships
These scholarships provide a financial stipend for three years (subject to satisfactory progress) at an amount equal to that paid by Research Councils UK. Also, tuition fees will be waived up to a maximum amount equivalent to the university’s home/EU tuitions fee for MPhil and PhD students. The university is currently accepting applications for research scholarships in the following Schools and Institutes.
- School of Architecture, Design & Construction
- Business School
- School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
- School of Education
- School of Engineering
- School of Health & Social Care
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Pharmacy
- School of Science
- Natural Resources Institute
Postgraduate Research Studentships
The University of Greenwich is currently accepting applications for the following research studentships:
MPhil/PhD Studentship : Predicting degradation of bulk solids during pneumatic conveying
School of Engineering
Ref: PGRO-ENG-03-13
Closing date: May 20, 2013
MPhil/PhD Studentship : Expressive performance through technology
Humanities & Social Sciences, Computing, Communications & Creative Arts
Ref: PROF-HSS-01-13
Closing date: June 17, 2013
MPhil/PhD Studentship : Understanding mechanisms and identifying markers for the onset of senescent sweetening in potato
Natural Resources Institute
Ref: PGRO-NRI-01-13
Closing date: June 21, 2013
MPhil/PhD Studentship : Managing Manufacturing and Maintenance Knowledge
School of Engineering, Centre for Innovative Product Development and Manufacturing
Ref: PGRO-ENG-04-13
Closing date: May 31, 2013
Applying for a postgraduate research studentship
If you are interested in applying for a studentship, we recommend you first get in touch with us to learn more about the proposed programme and to discuss your suitability.
Students who wish to apply for a studentship must:
- Hold a first class or upper second class Bachelor's degree with honours or a Master's degree (UK or UK equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
- Possess previous experience of undertaking research, for example for an undergraduate or Master's degree dissertation.
- Understand the difference between a taught degree and a research degree in terms of approach and personal discipline and motivation.
If your first language is not English, you will also need a language proficiency score of at least IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 600 (internet equivalent: 100).
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) studentships
AHRC Studentships in Arts and Humanities 2012/13
View the Arts and Humanities Research Council studentships for 2012-13.
What could you study as a postgraduate?
Research programmes
See the wide range of subjects available to students interested in a research at degree at the University of Greenwich.
Apply for a research degree
Thinking of applying for a research programme? Here's a useful list of things to consider.
