We’re now accepting applications for studentships starting October, 2024!
Find the project options, funding pathways, and a checklist of documents you need here – and send them to pirs@soton.ac.uk before 4PM (GMT) 6 March 2024.
Okay – we’re ready.
There are two types of projects in this programme: supervisor-led projects are ideas submitted by supervisory teams (two or three academic staff from different Schools), to which prospective students then apply; student-led projects are ideas submitted by prospective students themselves. Choose an advertised project that looks exciting, or pitch your own idea – it’s up to you.
Each cohort has availability for six students. Four spots are available to UK-domiciled students; one spot is available for an international (non-UK) student; and one spot is for a student on a “Master’s+Doctorate” track. All studentships are fully funded (fees and maintenance) for four years, with a dedicated “research support and training grant” of £2500 per year. Funding support matches current UKRI base rates. The “Master’s+Doctorate” track is fully funded for five years, to cover the cost of the master’s degree.
Note that funds for the “Master’s + Doctorate” track are ring-fenced for supporting UK students from underrepresented groups. (See the “Types of studentship available” box on the Apply page for details.)
Have a browse around our pages; check out the supervisor-led projects now available; polish up an idea of your own – and send us your application. Deadline is 4PM (GMT), 6 March 2024. We’re excited to hear from you.
For any enquiries, you can reach us at pirs@soton.ac.uk.