FSE Bicentenary PhD

University of Manchester

At Manchester you can follow in the footsteps of brilliant researchers, at the place where the atom was split, graphene was discovered, and AI was born.

To celebrate 200 years of innovation and our commitment to supporting life-changing breakthroughs in research, we are proud to announce the Faculty of Science and Engineering Bicentenary PhD Studentships for postgraduate researchers.

Commencing in September 2026, the studentship will provide more than 45 fully funded PhD scholarships for projects across major research themes within the Faculty:

• Digital and AI
• Environment and climate change
• Health inequalities
• Creative industries

You will:

• Receive a fully funded studentship covering tuition fees and an annual stipend at the UKRI rate (2025 / 26: £20,780 per year) for four years.
• Make life-changing breakthroughs in the research area you're passionate about, supported by an expert supervisory team who will ensure there are no limits to what you achieve.
• Become part of our Doctoral Academy and join a diverse community, where everyone is welcome and where people who think differently enjoy calling home.
• At a world-leading research institute with strong industry links you'll gain the experience, reputation and profile to accelerate your development.