University of Reading · Application cycle 2027/2028

University of Reading International PhD Studentships 2027/2028

Applications open Fully funded?

About this scholarship

Funded PhD places for international students at the University of Reading, starting in October 2027, in science, life sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, and Henley Business School.

Funding type

Covers: tuition fees at the international rate, a training and development allowance of GBP 1,000 a year, and a stipend broadly in line with the UKRI minimum for those based at Reading. The 2026/27 stipend rate is GBP 21,805. The award lasts up to 4 years full-time or up to 6 years part-time. Those studying off campus or by distance get the fees and the allowance only, with no stipend.

Tuition fees: Covered
Living costs: Covered
Travel: Not specified
Insurance: Not specified

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities: All nationalities
Residence condition: No residence condition

For international applicants. No nationality limit is stated You must have applied for a PhD at Reading, based at Reading or by distance Research in science, life sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, or Henley Business School Normally a 2:1 bachelor's or a master's in a related subject. Arts, humanities, social sciences and business normally require a master's

Minimum grade: Not stated
Work experience asked for: Not stated
Return condition: Return condition not stated
How to apply: Straight to the provider

Language requirements and exemptions

Language test required IELTS Waiver not mentioned

Most PhD programmes ask for IELTS 6.5. Henley Business School, Arts and Communication Design, Humanities, Languages and Literature, the Built Environment and the Institute of Education ask for 7.0. Your offer letter states the exact requirement.

University admission details

Admission included in application?

First check with the postgraduate research administrator of your School that your research can be supervised. Apply for the PhD through the Reading admissions portal and write International Research Studentship Competition in the scholarships applied for box. Then complete the short International PhD Studentship Application Form. The deadline is Friday 15 January 2027. The time is not stated. Each School nominates one candidate. If you are nominated, you write a research proposal of up to 700 words. The final panel meets around the end of March 2027, and award letters come around the end of April 2027.

Required documents

PhD application with certificates and transcripts Referee details, as Reading contacts referees directly A research proposal if your subject needs one International PhD Studentship Application Form Research proposal of up to 700 words if your School nominates you

Application steps

Contact your School and confirm that your research can be supervised. Apply for a PhD at Reading and quote the competition name in the funding section. Complete the online studentship form. Finish both steps before Friday 15 January 2027.

Requirement checklist

Confirm supervision with your School Required

Ask the School's postgraduate research administrator whether your research can be supervised.

PhD application at Reading Required

Quote International Research Studentship Competition in the scholarships applied for box.

Studentship application form Required

A short online form, before 15 January 2027.

Short research proposal Conditional?

Up to 700 words, only if your School nominates you.

Scholarship contacts

Doctoral Studentships Officer: [email protected]

Postgraduate admissions, for questions on the PhD application: [email protected]

Universities and contacts