2026 Aston University Postgraduate Research Scholarships in the UK | Fully Funded PhD Opportunities
Aston University offers various postgraduate research scholarships for international and UK students to pursue PhD degrees. These scholarships cover tuition fees and provide an annual maintenance allowance for living costs.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject with a First Class or 2.1 award (or equivalent)
- Master’s degree in a relevant subject with a Merit or higher award (if applicable)
- Meet English Language requirements
Available Funded PhDs and Studentships:
- Aston Business School: Various research projects
- Engineering and Physical Sciences: Research projects in engineering and physical sciences
- Health and Life Sciences: Research projects in health and life sciences
- Net²Zero Centre for Doctoral Training: Research projects focused on sustainability
- School of Law and Social Sciences: Research projects in law and social sciences
Scholarship Benefits:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Annual maintenance allowance for living costs
Required Documents:
- Application form
- Transcripts and certificates for higher education degrees
- Research proposal (if applicable)
- Personal statement
- Passport copy
- Academic references (2)
Application Process:
- View available projects
- Decide on a project or propose your own research
- Check entry requirements and deadlines
- Prepare required documents
- Submit your application
Important Dates:
- Deadlines vary by program
Additional Scholarships:
- Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship: up to £17,500 for undergraduate students and up to £10,000 for postgraduate students
- Commonwealth PhD Scholarships: full funding for PhD candidates from eligible Commonwealth countries
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) PhD Scholarship: £5,005 per annum towards tuition fees and a minimum stipend of £20,780 per annum
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