OpenFieldDoctoral Research Studentship in Exercise Physiology and Thermoregulation
Three-year funded Ph.D. studentship in the Faculty of Sport, Technology and Health Sciences examining heat adaptation protocols in elite marathon runners.
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 master's degree in exercise physiology, sports science, or human biology
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed 2,000-word research proposal and sample physiological testing reports
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters from sports science professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- £19,237 annual UKRI-aligned living stipend plus full home/international tuition fee waiver
- Application fee
- Free direct application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully covered
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official St Mary's University, London (Twickenham) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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