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Research Studentships

  • A leading university with world-class expertise, reflected within our Research Institutes.
  • £350m investment in our campuses providing world-class facilities for staff and students.
  • Strong research profile, with many research areas classed as world-leading.

We are pleased to be able to offer a number of studentships, many with funding available, across a diverse range of subjects and interests.

Areas currently offering studentships

Other areas that may offer studentships in the future

Business and Management

Applications for research degrees are invited at any time during an academic year. There is one start date for the PhD Programme in October each year when the Doctoral Research Training Programme begins. If you wish to apply for a studentship these are normally advertised in February/March.

Before making an application please see the application advice and entry criteria given on the RIBM website.

If you are interested in Doctoral Programmes or Masters by Research in this area please visit the RIBM website to find out more.

Clothing, Design and Technology

Applications for doctoral and masters research degrees are invited at any time during an academic year. If you wish to apply for a studentship, deadlines are advertised nationally and on our website. There are three entry points in September, January and April.

Visit the Hollings website or contact Phoebe R. Apeagyei, p.apeagyei@mmu.ac.uk, for more information.

Food and Tourism Management

Applications for research degrees are invited at any time during an academic year. If you wish to apply for a studentship deadlines are advertised nationally and on the website. There are three entry points in September, January and April.

Visit the Hollings website or contact Dr Steven Rhoden, s.rhoden@mmu.ac.uk, for more information.

Health, Psychology and Social Care

Applications for research degrees are invited at any time during an academic year. If you wish to apply for a studentship these are normally advertised in February/March for a September start. If you are interested in doctorate programmes or Masters by Research in this area please visit the RIHSC website.

Humanities and Social Science

There are currently no studentship opportunities available. If you wish to apply for a studentship these are normally advertised in February/March for a September start. However, if you are interested in doctorate programmes or Masters by Research in this area please visit the HSSR website.