School of Physics and Astronomy Studentship 2026/27

The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Leeds is offering one highly competitive studentship for the 2026/27 academic year. This studentship provides full coverage of tuition fees along with a tax-free maintenance grant (currently £20,780 in academic session 2025/26) for a duration of 3.5 years. The opportunity is designed for talented budding researchers to join the thriving community of leading researchers within the School of Physics and Astronomy. Selection is based on academic merit through a competitive application process. Recipients will work in a professional research environment with UK-leading facilities alongside active researchers at the forefront of their field. The studentship is linked to specific PhD projects in areas including liquid crystals, quantum criticality, quantum simulation, black holes, and topological quantum systems. Applicants must be UK residents and will be evaluated through a school selection panel, with academic and funding decisions made separately.