OpenFieldNTU Vice-Chancellor's PhD Studentship in Smart Textiles & Wearable Electronics
Doctoral studentship based at the Advanced Textiles Research Group (ATRG) developing electronic yarn (E-yarn), embedded physiological sensors, and solar-harvesting fabrics.
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 2:1 UK Honours degree or Master's in Materials Science, Textile Engineering, or Electronic Engineering
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 each band)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated laboratory experience in micro-assembly, textile fabrication, or sensor testing
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full tuition fee waiver plus £19,237 annual tax-free stipend for 3 years
- Application fee
- Zero application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% covered by NTU Vice-Chancellor Studentship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 20, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Nottingham Trent University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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