Kingston University has established an international reputation for high quality, innovative research. Our research degree students are a core part of this.
We are again seeking to make a substantial investment in up to 20 new PhD studentships enrolling in late September 2025. These include targeted awards for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students and for Kingston alumni.
We are looking for students with expertise that matches our areas of research excellence. Application for these highly competitive research studentships is now open.
Deadline: 5 March 2025
More information on the research areas can be found by following the faculty links below:
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There are three different levels of funding available for new students: fully funded, partially funded, and fees only, all at the home fee rate.
Note that if you were shortlisted for the Techne 2025 funding competition but were unsuccessful you will automatically be considered for these awards.
If you would like to apply for a Studentship at Kingston University, please follow the steps below.
Academic and administrative staff will be happy to help with queries but please note that they are available during working hours only and some staff work part time, so please give yourself plenty of time to complete the application.
Ensure you have included all the relevant documents, including English language certificates if applicable. A list is under Step 3 below. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Apply by: 5 March 2025 (midnight, UK time). Applications received after this time will not be considered. If you have not heard from us by 4 April, your application has been unsuccessful.
Please read our Frequently Asked Questions – KU Doctoral Studentships 2024 (Doc).
Read about our past and current research students and their research projects:
For more information about research degree programmes at Kingston University.
For faculty-specific enquiries please contact the relevant Research Student Coordinator listed below.