University of Exeter PhD Studentship 2026
About this scholarship
University of Exeter PhD Studentships support doctoral research at Exeter. Funding varies by project; some are fully funded for Home applicants, while international applicants may receive only partial fee support.
The University of Exeter PhD Studentship is a doctoral funding opportunity offered by the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom. These studentships are typically attached to specific research projects, departments, or external partnerships, so the exact funding package, subject area, and eligibility conditions can vary from one advert to another.
Based on the referenced posting, one example is a fully funded PhD in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism in the Department of Public Health and Sport Sciences at Exeter. That project was co-funded by Maurten and the University of Exeter and covered Home tuition fees plus a tax-free annual stipend for full-time study over 3.5 years. International applicants were permitted to apply, but the award covered only part of the international tuition fee and did not include living-cost support, visa costs, relocation, or the Immigration Health Surcharge.
In general, Exeter PhD studentships are aimed at strong candidates with a relevant academic background, normally including at least a good honours degree or overseas equivalent in the proposed field of study. Depending on the project, applicants may also need prior research experience, subject-specific knowledge, and evidence of English language proficiency.
What the studentship may cover depends on the individual project advertisement, but can include tuition fees and a maintenance stipend. Some projects are fully funded for UK/Home candidates, while funding for international candidates may be partial.
To apply, students usually need to identify the specific PhD studentship advertisement on the University of Exeter website, review the project description and eligibility criteria carefully, and then submit an online doctoral application with supporting documents. Because Exeter studentships are project-based, applicants should always check the exact terms, host department, campus location, and funding details for the specific opportunity they plan to pursue.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Eligibility varies by project. In the referenced studentship, applicants were expected to have obtained, or be about to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree, or equivalent overseas qualification, in an appropriate area such as sports science, human physiology, or nutrition. International applicants could apply, but funding terms differed from those for Home applicants.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Language requirements
English language proficiency is required if English is not the applicant's first language; the exact score requirement depends on the project and University of Exeter doctoral entry standards.
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting University of Exeter PhD Studentship.
