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University of Manchester Rolls-Royce PhD Scholarship 2027

Funded PhD projects in engineering and materials — tuition plus a tax-free stipend, with real industrial research experience.

75 days to go Open Updated 16 Oct 2026 By University of Manchester
Award
Tuition + tax-free stipend~£25,518/yr on some projects
Who can apply
First/2:1 graduatesEngineering, science, materials
Format
Individual PhD projectsNot one form — apply per project
Fee status
Varies by projectSome Home-only; check each advert
Deadline
8 Jan 2027Advertised projects

About the scholarship

The Rolls-Royce PhD Scholarship 2027 is not one scholarship with one form — it is a set of funded, industry-linked PhD projects at the University of Manchester, run with Rolls-Royce (some with EPSRC support). Projects span aerospace, mechanical and electrical engineering, materials science, propulsion, energy systems and advanced manufacturing. Funded projects typically cover tuition fees plus an annual tax-free stipend (around £25,518 a year on current adverts).

Eligibility

  • First-class or upper second-class degree in a relevant technical or scientific discipline (Master's where the project requires it).
  • Suitable background in engineering, science or a related field; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Relevant technical or research experience (programming, simulation, lab work).
  • English language to University of Manchester requirements.
  • Meet the specific project's eligibility rules.
Fee status matters: eligibility varies significantly by project — some Rolls-Royce adverts are restricted to UK/Home fee-paying students, while others are open internationally. Always confirm the fee conditions on the specific project listing before applying.

Benefits

  • Tuition fee support (where the project's fee eligibility is met).
  • Annual tax-free stipend — about £25,518 a year on current Manchester adverts.
  • Industrial research experience with Rolls-Royce and access to specialist research centres and labs.
  • Academic supervision and research training.

Documents required

  1. Updated CV
  2. Bachelor's and Master's transcripts
  3. Research proposal
  4. References
  5. English language evidence
  6. Evidence of research experience / publications

How to apply

  1. Search the Manchester project databaseUniversity of Manchester postgraduate research listings — search "Rolls-Royce".
  2. Read the full project advertCheck the topic, required background, fee-status rules and deadline.
  3. Contact the supervisorWhere the advert recommends it.
  4. Submit the online PhD applicationBy 8 January 2027 for the advertised projects (some CDT rounds list 5 March / 14 May 2027).

FAQs

Is it fully funded?

Funded projects cover tuition plus a tax-free stipend — but the package varies by project, so read each advert.

Can international students apply?

Some projects can; some are Home-fee only. Check the fee-status line on the specific project advert.

Is there one application form?

No — you apply to individual PhD projects through Manchester's postgraduate research portal.

What is the deadline?

8 January 2027 for the currently advertised projects; some CDT rounds list later dates.

Verified 16 Oct 2026 via Bright Scholarship (8 Jan 2027; funded; project database route) and scholarpositions.com (project-level detail: fee-status varies — one project Home-only; stipend ~£25,518; CDT rounds 5 Mar / 14 May 2027).

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