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Bicentenary PhD Studentships
University ScholarshipLarge-scale funded doctoral investment supporting interdisciplinary research within Biology, Medicine and Health. - Stream: Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Health Sciences
Eligibility
- Applicants must demonstrate research excellence
- Must meet PhD admission requirements
How to Apply
- 1Apply through advertised Bicentenary PhD projects
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Carbon Reduction Scholarship
University ScholarshipTuition fee reduction scholarship supporting students studying sustainable education through the MA Education for a Sustainable Environment programme. - Application deadline: official page currently lists a previous decision timeline - verify before applying
Eligibility
- Applicants must hold an offer for the MA Education for a Sustainable Environment by distance learning
- Must apply and register as distance learning students
- Selection based on merit and contribution potential
How to Apply
- 1No separate scholarship application required - eligible offer holders are automatically considered
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Dean's Doctoral Scholarship (Faculty of Science and Engineering)
University ScholarshipMerit-based doctoral scholarships supporting outstanding research candidates within Science and Engineering disciplines.
Eligibility
- Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and strong research potential
- Must hold an offer for an eligible PhD programme
How to Apply
- 1Apply for a PhD programme
- 2Follow faculty scholarship instructions
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Equity and Merit Scholarships
Open for 2026Prestigious scholarships supporting talented students from Global South countries who demonstrate potential to create sustainable development impact in their home countries. - Stream: Engineering, Environment, Health Sciences, Global Development, Education and Law - spans multiple, mapped to All Disciplines - Applications open 01-AUG-2026 for the 2027/28 cycle
Eligibility
- Applicants must be citizens and residents of eligible countries
- Must have a recognised bachelor's degree
- Normally at least two years professional experience
- Must demonstrate commitment to development impact
- Must not have previously studied outside Africa (except short training)
How to Apply
- 1Apply for an eligible Master's course first
- 2Eligible applicants are invited to submit scholarship applications
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Excellence in Diversity PhD Scholarship
Open for 2026Fully funded PhD scholarships supporting candidates from under-represented groups in postgraduate research. - Stream: Biology, Medicine and Health
Eligibility
- Applicants must demonstrate research excellence
- Must meet diversity eligibility criteria
How to Apply
- 1Apply through advertised funded PhD projects when available
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Scholarships
University ScholarshipFaculty-level doctoral funding opportunities supporting research in health, medicine and biological sciences. - NOTE: possibly overlaps with 'Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Studentships' (near-identical name/scope) - kept both since exact overlap unconfirmed
Eligibility
- Applicants must meet PhD admission requirements
- Must match available research projects
How to Apply
- 1Apply through advertised funded PhD projects
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Studentships
University ScholarshipFunded doctoral projects offered across biomedical and health research areas. - Stream: Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Health - NOTE: possibly overlaps with 'Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Scholarships' (near-identical name/scope) - kept both since exact overlap unconfirmed
Eligibility
- Requires relevant academic background and research suitability
How to Apply
- 1Apply through specific studentship advertisements
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Faculty of Humanities Integrated PhD Funding 2026
Open for 2026Fully funded doctoral funding supporting integrated PhD programmes within Humanities disciplines. - Stream: Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences - Programme level: Integrated PhD / PGR - mapped to PhD
Eligibility
- Applicants must apply for an eligible integrated PhD programme
- Must demonstrate academic excellence and research potential
How to Apply
- 1Apply for the relevant integrated PhD programme
- 2Complete the funding application process
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Faculty of Humanities Scholarships and Studentships
University ScholarshipFaculty-wide doctoral funding scheme supporting postgraduate researchers across Humanities disciplines. Funding may include tuition fees, UKRI-rate stipend and research support. - Stream: Arts, Languages, Social Sciences, Law, Education, History, Humanities - Programme level: PhD / MPhil - mapped to PhD - NOTE: duplicate of 'Faculty of Humanities Scholarships and Studentships 2026' - kept as one - URL placeholder text - no specific real sub-page found, using generic PGR hub for main_url
Eligibility
- Applicants must apply for an eligible Humanities PhD programme
- Must demonstrate academic excellence and research potential
How to Apply
- 1Submit PhD application
- 2Follow Faculty of Humanities funding application process
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Faculty of Science and Engineering Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs)
University ScholarshipStructured doctoral training programmes combining PhD research with specialist training. - Stream: Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, Mathematics
Eligibility
- Applicants must satisfy CDT and PhD admission requirements
How to Apply
- 1Apply through the relevant CDT programme
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Global Futures Scholarship
Open for 2026Merit-based scholarship programme for outstanding international students joining full-time Master's study at Manchester. Awards are offered by country/region. India IS explicitly included in the eligible-country list. - Source lists 'and other listed regions (country-specific eligibility applies)' beyond this explicit list - the exact full list wasn't published, but this covers all explicitly named countries including India
Eligibility
- Applicants must be international fee-paying students
- Must hold an offer for eligible full-time on-campus Master's study beginning September 2026
- Must meet country-specific requirements
- Academic excellence considered
How to Apply
- 1Eligible offer holders receive scholarship application instructions by email
- 2Submit an online scholarship form
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
GREAT Scholarships
University ScholarshipUK government-supported scholarships delivered with the British Council for students from selected countries studying eligible postgraduate programmes. NOT confirmed for Indian applicants - independent research indicates Manchester's recent GREAT cohort was Bangladesh, Ghana and Pakistan, though the source sheet itself only says 'selected countries vary by year' without naming them. - Eligible countries: selected countries that vary annually - independently researched as Bangladesh, Ghana, Pakistan for a recent cycle, but not confirmed for the current 2026/27 cycle; not expanded as a formal list
Eligibility
- Applicants must be nationals of eligible GREAT Scholarship countries
- Must hold an offer for an eligible Master's programme
- Must meet academic and nationality requirements
How to Apply
- 1Apply for admission to an eligible Master's programme
- 2Complete the separate GREAT scholarship application process where required
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Grundy Educational Trust Funding
University ScholarshipAdditional support funding available for eligible postgraduate researchers.
Eligibility
- Applicants must meet the trust and university eligibility conditions
How to Apply
- 1Apply through university funding support information
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
HCRI PhD Studentships
Open for 2026Fully funded doctoral awards from the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute supporting research students. - Stream: Humanities / Social Sciences / Humanitarian Studies
Eligibility
- Applicants must apply for an eligible PhD programme
- Must demonstrate academic excellence and research potential
How to Apply
- 1Submit PhD application
- 2Separate studentship/funding application
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Industry-Funded PhD Studentships
University ScholarshipDoctoral projects funded through partnerships with companies and external organisations. - Stream: Engineering, Science, Medicine, Business and other disciplines - spans multiple, mapped to Engineering & Technology as primary - NOTE: duplicate of 'Industry Sponsored PhD Studentships' - kept as one
Eligibility
- Applicants must meet Manchester PhD requirements
- Must satisfy industry project criteria
How to Apply
- 1Apply through advertised funded research projects
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
International Partnership PhD Studentships
Open for 2026Fully funded four-year PhD studentships delivered with international partner institutions, allowing researchers to study at Manchester and partner universities. - Stream: Biology, Medicine and Health
Eligibility
- Open to Home and Overseas candidates with suitable research background
- Requires admission to eligible PhD projects
How to Apply
- 1Apply through relevant Biology, Medicine and Health PhD project/funding route
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
PhD by Enterprise Studentships (Biology, Medicine and Health)
Open for 2026Fully funded doctoral programme combining PhD research with entrepreneurship training and enterprise development. - Stream: Biology, Medicine and Health - NOTE: a separate Humanities/interdisciplinary-scoped 'PhD by Enterprise Studentships' also exists (different faculty, different URL) - kept both since scope genuinely differs
Eligibility
- Applicants eligible for Home or International fees with suitable research proposal/project alignment
How to Apply
- 1Apply through advertised PhD by Enterprise projects
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
PhD by Enterprise Studentships (Science & Engineering / Humanities)
Open for 2026Funded doctoral programme combining academic research with entrepreneurship and innovation training. - Stream: Interdisciplinary research - NOTE: a separate Biology/Medicine/Health-scoped 'PhD by Enterprise Studentships' also exists (different faculty, different URL) - kept both since scope genuinely differs
Eligibility
- Applicants must apply to an eligible advertised PhD project
- Must meet doctoral entry requirements
How to Apply
- 1Apply through the advertised PhD by Enterprise projects
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Postgraduate Research Funding (Funding Database)
University ScholarshipCentral funding portal listing doctoral scholarships, studentships, project-funded PhDs, faculty awards and external research funding opportunities available for postgraduate researchers. - Stream: All research disciplines - Programme level: PhD / MPhil / Postgraduate Research - mapped to PhD - This is a generic hub/database entry, not a single named scholarship - NOTE: likely overlaps with 'Postgraduate Research Funding Database (Project Search)' - kept as one, other copy removed
Eligibility
- Applicants must hold or apply for a postgraduate research programme
- Must meet the eligibility requirements of the specific funding opportunity
How to Apply
- 1Apply for a PhD/MPhil programme
- 2Search/apply for relevant funding opportunities through Manchester's research funding database
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
President's Doctoral Scholar Award
Open for 2026Flagship doctoral scholarship supporting outstanding postgraduate researchers undertaking high-quality interdisciplinary research. - Stream: Humanities and interdisciplinary research themes - NOTE: duplicate of a second identical 'President's Doctoral Scholar Award' entry - kept as one
Eligibility
- Open to outstanding applicants from all nationalities applying for eligible PhD projects
- Requires excellent academic record and research potential
How to Apply
- 1Submit PhD application
- 2Complete required funding application process through the relevant faculty
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Queer and Trans Healthcare and Creativity Studentships
University ScholarshipDoctoral studentships supporting interdisciplinary research in queer and trans studies. - Stream: Humanities / Social Sciences
Eligibility
- Applicants must propose research aligned with the studentship theme
- Must meet PhD entry requirements
How to Apply
- 1Apply through the relevant Faculty of Humanities doctoral funding route
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED) Postgraduate Research Studentships
Open for 2026Fully funded PhD studentships supporting research in education, development studies, geography, planning and environmental research. - Stream: Environment, Education, Development Studies
Eligibility
- Applicants must apply for a relevant SEED PhD programme
- Must demonstrate research excellence
How to Apply
- 1Apply through SEED postgraduate research admissions and funding process
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
School of Social Sciences PhD Studentships 2026
Open for 2026Funded doctoral studentships supporting research across sociology, politics, social anthropology and related disciplines.
Eligibility
- Applicants must have strong academic background
- Must have an approved PhD research proposal
How to Apply
- 1Apply for a Social Sciences PhD
- 2Complete funding application requirements
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Science and Engineering Faculty Funded PhD Projects
University ScholarshipDirectly funded PhD projects where individual research supervisors advertise funded doctoral positions. - Stream: Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Materials Science, Physics - NOTE: duplicate of 'Faculty of Science and Engineering Funded PhD Opportunities' - kept as one
Eligibility
- Applicants must meet academic requirements
- Must match the advertised research project
How to Apply
- 1Apply directly to the advertised PhD project
- 2Complete Manchester postgraduate research application
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Stuart Hall Foundation PhD Studentship
University ScholarshipDoctoral studentship supporting interdisciplinary research connected to cultural studies, inequalities and related areas. - Stream: Social Sciences / Cultural Studies
Eligibility
- Applicants should demonstrate research excellence and alignment with Stuart Hall Foundation themes
How to Apply
- 1Apply through the relevant School of Social Sciences PhD funding route
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Supervisor-Led Funded PhD Projects
University ScholarshipResearch projects where supervisors advertise funded doctoral positions linked to specific research grants.
Eligibility
- Applicants must meet academic requirements
- Research interests must align with the advertised project
How to Apply
- 1Apply directly to the advertised project
- 2Complete Manchester PGR admission process
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Travel and Research Support Awards for Postgraduate Researchers
University ScholarshipAdditional financial support available to enrolled postgraduate researchers for research-related activities. - CURRENT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP: for students already enrolled, not an admissions scholarship - lower relevance for a study-abroad discovery portal
Eligibility
- Available to eligible registered postgraduate researchers
How to Apply
- 1Apply through university research support channels after enrolment
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Women in STEM Scholarships
University ScholarshipScholarships designed to support women from eligible countries pursuing STEM Master's study. - Eligible countries vary depending on Women in STEM scheme availability - not a fixed enumerable list
Eligibility
- Applicants must be women
- Must be international students from eligible countries
- Must hold an offer for an eligible STEM Master's programme
- Must satisfy scholarship-specific criteria
How to Apply
- 1Apply for an eligible Master's programme
- 2Complete the scholarship application process if required
Application opens on The University of Manchester's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
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