Swansea University Research Scholarships

Swansea University is advertising a range of research scholarships for postgraduate study, including PhD, MPhil, MRes, and Master's by Research opportunities. These awards cover multiple subject areas and are updated regularly, with some scholarships aimed at UK fee-eligible applicants and others open to both UK and international applicants.

The page highlights several current opportunities, including projects in chemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical/materials engineering, psychology, and public health. Example topics include metallodrugs for cancer combination therapy, additive manufacturing, smart vehicle elastomers, microgrid control, gambling harms research, and autism/cervical screening.

Eligibility depends on the specific advert. Some awards are limited to UK fee-eligible applicants only, while others accept international applicants. Applicants should read each scholarship advert carefully for subject fit, fee status, and any additional criteria.

The main closing date visible in the post is 10 August 2026 for the Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarships 2025/26, while several other awards have earlier June and July 2026 deadlines. Interested candidates should review the scholarship page, select the relevant project, and follow the application instructions in the individual advert.

The post is shared by Prof. Mohamed El-Shazly, a Professor and Natural Products Chemist associated with Ain Shams University and Jacobs University Bremen, with a LinkedIn profile included in the post.