With world-class facilities, dedicated doctoral support, and a wide portfolio of interdisciplinary and collaborative research programmes NTU is the place to truly realise your potential.
Our research is focused into three key challenge areas where we believe we can create and deliver meaningful and lasting change for society. We’re now actively seeking talented PhD candidates for fully-funded research projects in these areas.
You can find details of the studentships available below:
Digital, Technology and Creative PhD Studentships
Our fully funded digital, technology and creative studentships have been designed to push the limits of virtual reality, artificial intelligence and digital design.
Health Innovation PhD Studentships
Shape the future of healthcare and improve people’s lives with a fully funded PhD studentship.
Safety and Sustainability PhD Studentships
Learn more about the studentship opportunities available in the theme of safety and sustainability.
How we support you
Finance shouldn't be a barrier to delivering world-leading research. Our ethos is ‘success for all’, so if you’ve got the talent, the perspectives and the capacity to drive change, we’ll support you. In return for the contribution you'll make to our research activity, our fully-funded PhD studentships will:
- cover the full cost of your PhD fees
- fund the research project, including field or lab work
- provide a tax-free stipend for your living expenses.
You’ll also be able to access support to present your work at at least one conference. All of our studentships are open to both UK and international students.
As a doctoral candidate at NTU you will become a big part of an interdisciplinary community of like-minded people who are passionate about driving innovation In Digital, Technology and Creative, Health Innovation and Safety and Sustainability with a full programme of events, seminars and sandpits. You will also automatically become a member of our institution-wide Doctoral School which offers a comprehensive programme of training and events that support all our doctoral candidates to grow, change, learn, and to build their interdisciplinary networks. You'll be able to access workshops on everything from academic writing to innovative research methods, from healthy research practices to open research and publishing. We support our candidates throughout their doctoral journey, enabling them to reach their potential as developing experts in their field.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is Friday 14 February 2025.
Take a look at the projects available and get guidance on how to submit your application.
Find out more at a webinar
Find out about research at NTU and the PhD studentship opportunities available at a webinar. Hear from our staff and get the answers to any questions you have.
Digital, Technology and Creative PhD Discovery Webinar
Friday 13 December, 10 - 11 am
Health Innovation and Safety and Sustainability PhD Discovery Webinar
Tuesday 7 January, 2 - 3 pm
A diverse community
Hear how Farah Shahrin's research is helping communities to make more sustainable choices.
Our Doctoral School is a diverse and highly inclusive community; it enables its members to become confident, skilled researchers, regardless of their backgrounds.
Join us to help fulfil our boldest ambitions — to embrace sustainability, empower people, enrich society, and connect on a global scale. We believe in applied, meaningful research that delivers better answers. Be part of a community that champions your voice and experience.
By breaking down the financial barriers to PhD study, our fully funded studentships ensure you’ll have the freedom and confidence to deliver the kind of research that truly matters. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply.
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