Science and Engineering Underrepresented Group Doctoral Research Studentships

The Science and Engineering Underrepresented Group Doctoral Research Studentships are PhD studentships awarded by Queen Mary University of London for candidates from UK underrepresented groups. Up to three studentships will be awarded for full-time or part-time PhD study starting in autumn 2026. Awards are tenable for up to 3.5 years and cover tuition fees plus a maintenance stipend at the QMUL rate. The research topic must fit within the Faculty of Science and Engineering's strategic areas.

Full tuition fee waiver; maintenance stipend at QMUL rate; awards tenable up to 3.5 years; up to three awards available.

Applicants must be UK permanent residents from underrepresented groups (e.g., Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic) and eligible to pay home student fees. Applicants should have, or expect to have by the end of the 2025/26 academic year, a master’s degree or equivalent in an appropriate field.

Applicants should find an appropriate supervisor and apply via the QMUL online portal with an online application form, CV (2 A4 pages), Research Proposal (2 A4 pages), and Personal Statement (1 A4 page) and indicate they wish to be considered for the Science and Engineering Underrepresented Group Doctoral Research Studentships.