•Hold or expect to obtain an undergraduate honours degree at upper second class level (2:1 or international equivalent) or a relevant Master's degree

•Meet the University of Reading's English language requirements for postgraduate research (e.g., IELTS 6.5 to 7.0 depending on discipline)

•Available to both UK (home) and international applicants, subject to specific project and funding council quota guidelines

•Must submit a formal application for doctoral study including academic transcripts, curriculum vitae, references, and a research proposal or project preference statement

The Doctoral Researcher College at the University of Reading offers fully funded and partially funded PhD studentships across multiple disciplines, including sciences, arts, humanities, and social sciences. Many studentships are funded through UKRI Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) and Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs), as well as internal university bursaries and external partner organisations. Successful candidates receive cutting-edge research training, mentorship from world-leading supervisors, and access to advanced research facilities.

•Full payment of tuition fees (at UK Home or International rates depending on the specific studentship award)

•Annual tax-free maintenance stipend aligned with the standard UKRI rate

•Research Training Support Grant (RTSG) covering fieldwork, conference travel, and project consumables

•Comprehensive doctoral development and transferable skills training