Royal Holloway is committed to supporting and developing the next generation of researchers.
We recognise funding is often an obstacle for talented students, so we offer a variety of funding packages which include studentships funded by the College, the Research Councils and external partners.
For information about studentships in your discipline please contact the Director of Postgraduate Education or the Recruitment Lead in the relevant Department.
College studentships
College studentships are available to students with high academic potential. Read more here
The School of Performing and Digital Arts at Royal Holloway welcomes applications for a PhD College Scholarship for entry in 2020-21. You can find out more about how to apply here
The Department of Electronic Engineering invites applications for two PhD studentships in cutting-edge research projects, starting in September 2020. For further details please see the details in the studentship advert.
International research funding
We cooperate with a growing number of international organisations to offer joint studentships to talented international MPhil/PhD students. Read more here
Research Council funding
Arts & Humanities Research Council funding (AHRC): As part of the technē Doctoral Training Partnership students will benefit from a diverse range of workshops and opportunities to engage with partners in the arts and cultural sector. Read more here
Research Training Support Grant (AHRC): AHRC Research Training Support Grant to support study visits or conference attendance. Read more here
Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC): Royal Holloway offers ESRC postgraduate studentships and postdoctoral fellowships through SeNSS (South-east Network for Social Sciences), a Doctoral Training Partnership of ten universities. Read more here
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC): Doctoral studentships within Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences and Geography. Read more here
Advanced Research and Innovation in the Environmental Sciences (ARIES): Studentships to equip postgraduate research students to become leaders in the science and sustainable business of the natural environment. Read more here.
Studentships from other Research Councils are available. Please contact your Director of Postgraduate Education for further information.
Other studentships
From time to time, other studentships are offered at Royal Holloway.
