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Research Degrees
Top Reasons Why Researchers Choose Queen's
Postgraduate Research Degree Types
How to Find Funding for a PhD
PhD Application Process
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Fully-Funded Studentships
Your Funded PhD Journey Starts Here
175 Awards Now Open at Queen’s
Join a world-class research community, develop advanced skills, and make a real-world impact with a fully funded PhD at Queen’s.
WHAT'S AVAILABLE?
175 fully funded PhD studentships for 2026–27
Includes full tuition fees
Tax-free Living Allowance
(Current stipend £20,780 pa)
Research training support and development opportunities
AREAS YOU CAN STUDY
Projects are available across the University in areas tackling global and regional challenges, including:
Health and life sciences
Climate and sustainability
Advanced manufacturing and engineering
Digital innovation and cyber security
Creative industries and screen studies
Agri-tech and food security
Financial technology and business transformation
Social policy, education, and the arts
WHY CHOOSE A FUNDED PHD AT QUEEN'S?
World-class research environment
– Queen’s is a Russell Group university with international research partnerships
Professional development
– all DfE funded PhD students can access specialist training through
the Thomas J Moran Graduate School
, including Chartered Management Institute qualifications
Collaborate with industry and government partners
through research that makes a difference
Vibrant postgraduate community
with dedicated study space, events, and wellbeing support
Postgraduate Study at Queen's
HOW TO APPLY
Explore available
PhD projects
and select the one that matches your interests
Contact the
listed supervisor
for details or guidance
Apply online via the
Queen’s Postgraduate Admissions Portal
Recruitment opens
October 2025
for a
September 2026 start
Deadlines to apply range from November through January
Explore Projects
Learn more about Research Degrees at Queen's
EXPLORE THE PHD OPPORTUNITIES BY THEME
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Medicine, Health and Life Sciences
Engineering and Physical Sciences
Queen's Business School
EXPLORE MORE
Got a Question?
Just get in touch via the form below and we can help with your queries about studying at Queen's, the application process and funding.
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Research Degrees
Top Reasons Why Researchers Choose Queen's
Postgraduate Research Degree Types
How to Find Funding for a PhD
PhD Application Process
How to Write a Research Proposal
Contact us
Find a PhD
Find a PhD Supervisor
Explore Research Areas
Fully-Funded Studentships
Your Funded PhD Journey Starts Here
175 Awards Now Open at Queen’s
Join a world-class research community, develop advanced skills, and make a real-world impact with a fully funded PhD at Queen’s.
WHAT'S AVAILABLE?
175 fully funded PhD studentships for 2026–27
Includes full tuition fees
Tax-free Living Allowance
(Current stipend £20,780 pa)
Research training support and development opportunities
AREAS YOU CAN STUDY
Projects are available across the University in areas tackling global and regional challenges, including:
Health and life sciences
Climate and sustainability
Advanced manufacturing and engineering
Digital innovation and cyber security
Creative industries and screen studies
Agri-tech and food security
Financial technology and business transformation
Social policy, education, and the arts
WHY CHOOSE A FUNDED PHD AT QUEEN'S?
World-class research environment
– Queen’s is a Russell Group university with international research partnerships
Professional development
– all DfE funded PhD students can access specialist training through
the Thomas J Moran Graduate School
, including Chartered Management Institute qualifications
Collaborate with industry and government partners
through research that makes a difference
Vibrant postgraduate community
with dedicated study space, events, and wellbeing support
Postgraduate Study at Queen's
HOW TO APPLY
Explore available
PhD projects
and select the one that matches your interests
Contact the
listed supervisor
for details or guidance
Apply online via the
Queen’s Postgraduate Admissions Portal
Recruitment opens
October 2025
for a
September 2026 start
Deadlines to apply range from November through January
Explore Projects
Learn more about Research Degrees at Queen's
EXPLORE THE PHD OPPORTUNITIES BY THEME
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Medicine, Health and Life Sciences
Engineering and Physical Sciences
Queen's Business School
EXPLORE MORE
Got a Question?
Just get in touch via the form below and we can help with your queries about studying at Queen's, the application process and funding.
Ask a Question
Close Search