The British Research Council is currently sponsoring qualified students for the Swansea University EPSRC Scholarship, a fully funded PhD opportunity at Swansea University in the United Kingdom.
The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees and provides an annual stipend of £20,780 for a duration of four (4) years.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £20,780 Annual Stipend
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: February 2, 2026
Scholarship Details
Multiple research opportunities are currently available for international students at Swansea University through the EPSRC-funded studentships. These scholarships are supported by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and are open to both home and international students seeking to undertake doctoral research at the university.
The Swansea University EPSRC Scholarship allows eligible candidates to pursue a direct PhD programme using their Bachelor’s degree, depending on academic qualifications. The programme does not require an IELTS certificate, provided applicants meet Swansea University’s English language requirements. Scholars will engage in advanced research projects across approved disciplines while receiving full financial support throughout the study period.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Swansea University EPSRC Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Hold a First Class or Second Class Upper (2:1) undergraduate degree in a relevant and closely related discipline, or an appropriate Master’s degree
- Meet the English Language requirements of Swansea University
- Demonstrate a strong academic and research background in:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Knowledge Discovery Computing
- Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Show strong computer-based research, development, and evaluation skills
- Demonstrate excellent academic writing ability
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the Swansea University EPSRC Scholarship will receive:
- Full coverage of tuition fees
- Annual stipend of £20,780 for four (4) years
- Additional £1,000 research allowance to support research-related expenses
How to Apply
To apply for the Swansea University EPSRC Scholarship 2026, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click the button below to access the official scholarship application page
- Select one of the available research projects of interest
- Complete the online application form with all required documents
- Apply for the same course using the next available start date (for example, select January if October is unavailable)
- Email [email protected] with your student number and the relevant scholarship RS code (each project has a unique RS code), requesting that the start date be adjusted to match the scholarship advert
- Wait for admissions staff to update your application accordingly
Important Notes:
- Only one application is permitted per Swansea University-led research scholarship
- Applications listing multiple scholarship awards will not be considered
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