School of Computing PhD (GTA) Studentships

The School of Computing at the University of Kent offers fully-funded 3.5 year PhD Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) scholarships for Home and Overseas students. These studentships allow students to pursue PhD research in any topic that falls within the School's range of expertise while gaining valuable teaching experience. GTA awards include full tuition fees plus a combined maintenance grant and salary equivalent to the Research Councils UK National Minimum Doctoral Stipend (currently £19,237 for 2023/24) for the first three years, followed by fees and maintenance grant for an additional six months. Scholars also receive fee-paid training for teacher in Higher Education through the Associate Fellowship Scheme. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, PhD students hold a unique position as both registered PhD students and employees of the University. They are expected to work for 200 hours per annum in years 1 to 3, including teaching (maximum 96 contact hours per year) or demonstrating (maximum 130 contact hours per year) and related duties such as marking, preparation and examination. The University of Kent provides a supportive environment for research with a vibrant postgraduate population and encourages students to engage with the wider research community through attending conferences and taking internships with leading industrial companies.