OpenFieldAberystwyth University AberDoc PhD Scholarships
Premier doctoral research scholarship at Aberystwyth University providing full tuition fees, a living stipend of £20,780 per annum for three years, and up to £1,000 yearly research travel support for outstanding UK and international PhD candidates.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect the published university and program information available at the last review. Where a requirement is not specified, that is not an exemption.
- GPA / Academic degree
- First-class Honours degree or high 2:1 (or international equivalent bachelor's/master's degree).
- IELTS / English language
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or equivalent secure English test.
- GRE
- Not required by UK universities.
- Published research paper
- Comprehensive doctoral research proposal (minimum 1,000 to 1,500 words) aligned with departmental themes.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic reference letters, curriculum vitae, official degree transcripts, and AberDoc competition form.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Full UK tuition waiver, President's international difference award, and maintenance allowance of £20,780/year + £1,000 travel fund
- Application fee
- Free application through Aberystwyth online postgraduate admission portal
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition covered for up to 3 years; additional £1,000 per annum travel and conference allowance provided.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 9, 2027 at 5:00 PM GMT (Annual deadline for Autumn PhD commencement)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Aberystwyth University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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