OpenFieldNational Graphene Institute (NGI) & Henry Royce Institute Placements
The UK's national institute for advanced materials research, pioneering discoveries in 2D heterostructures, quantum transport, and membrane filtration.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in physics, materials science, or chemical engineering with high honors.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 overall.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated laboratory experience in nanolithography, thin-film deposition, or spectroscopy.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded research appointments: Project stipend plus access to advanced cleanrooms and nanomaterials characterization equipment
- Application fee
- Standard department application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition offset provided through partner studentships.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Collaborative research cohort matching)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The University of Manchester documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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