Please note that the main doctoral application submission period at the University of Edinburgh has an annual deadline within the month of January (for an entry in the Autumn of the same calendar year). If interested in any of the following opportunities, feel free to contact me in advance of that deadline. Please also note that, while I may not offer a PhD project every year, I am always happy to discuss with prospective candidates about research ideas of their own instigation.
PhD Studentships in Applied and Computational Mathematics at Maxwell Institute Graduate School
according to the general admission process of the School of Mathematics, as described here. Possible funding options are listed here. Note especially our new partnership with the Martingale Foundation. Application instructions are offered here.
PhD Studentships in Theoretical Physics at the Higgs Centre – An introductory video
within the general admission process of the School of Physics and Astronomy, as described here. Possible funding options are listed here, especially the Higgs Prize PhD Fellowship. Application instructions are summarized here.
PhD Studentships in Astrophysics at the Institute for Astronomy – Highlighted theme: Milky Way and Local Group
within the general admission process of the School of Physics and Astronomy, as described here. Possible funding options are listed here. Application instructions are summarized here.
Additional external (internationally competitive) doctoral funding schemes
- Bell Burnell PhD Scholarship (Physics, applicants of any nationality from underrepresented groups)
- Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowships (Aereospace, applicants identifying as women of any nationality)
- Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships (Science and Tech, applicants from Canada, India, Japan, USA, Pakistan or China)
- Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (Science and Tech, applicants from selected Commonwealth countries)
- Marshall Scholarships (All disciplines, applicants from United States)
- US-UK Fulbright Scholarships (All disciplines, applicants from United States)
For advanced (or recently completed) doctoral students interested in visiting research appointments of up to one year
- NSF International Research Experiences for Students (All disciplines, applicants from United States)
- US-UK Fulbright Postgraduate Student Award (All disciplines, applicants from United States)
- Canon Foundation Fellowship (All disciplines, applicants from Japan)
- ‘Blanceflor Boncompagni Ludovisi née Blidt’ Foundation Boursary (Selected STEM subjects, applicants from Italy and Sweden)
- ‘Angelo Della Riccia’ Foundation Fellowship (Theoretical Physics, applicants of any nationality with a degree from Italy)
- ‘Istituto Lombardo di Scienze e Lettere’ Bursaries and Awards (Selected STEM subjects, History, Literature, applicants residing in Lombardy, Italy)