UK BAME PhD Studentships

The Queen Mary Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Doctoral College is inviting applications for Doctoral Research Studentships from UK candidates from underrepresented groups (e.g., Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic) in research in the UK. Up to 3 PhD studentships are being offered and will be awarded on the basis of the excellence of the applicant. The competition is part of a wider set of measures being implemented to increase the participation of students from UK underrepresented groups at PGR level conducting research at QMUL. The proposed research topic must fit within the strategic research areas and remits in the faculty of Science and Engineering at QMUL. Studentships will be awarded to the most outstanding candidates applying for a full-time or part-time PhD programme starting in autumn 2026. Awards are tenable for up to 3.5 years, and cover tuition fees and a maintenance stipend at the QMUL rate (approximately £21,874 per annum full-time, £10,937 part-time for 2025/26). The studentship provides full fee waiver and generous living stipend to support doctoral research in Science and Engineering fields.