OpenFieldSTFC Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Planetary and Space Sciences
Three-to-four-year fully funded doctoral research appointment based at the Walton Hall cleanroom laboratories, analyzing extraterrestrial volatile gases from lunar and Martian samples using high-precision mass spectrometers.
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 honours degree (2:1 or equivalent) in Physics, Geology, Chemistry, or Planetary Science
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all subtests)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae, statement of research experience, and formal application form
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: UKRI tax-free stipend of £19,237 per year plus 100% full tuition fees and laboratory testing allowances
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully covered by Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) award
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The Open University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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