OpenFieldDepartment for the Economy (DfE) Vice-Chancellor's PhD Studentship
Prestigious Northern Ireland government scholarship funding three years of full-time doctoral research, living costs, and research materials.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First Class or Upper Second Class (2:1) UK Honours degree or Master's with Merit
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all bands
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required in the UK
- Thesis / Research statement
- Original research proposal aligned with the Biomedical Sciences Research Institute
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee reports
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full international tuition waiver plus £19,237 annual tax-free stipend and £1,000 annual research allowance
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered 100% by studentship award
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Autumn 2027 start)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Ulster University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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