OpenFieldLeeds Bragg Centre PhD in Terahertz Photonics & Quantum Electronics
Doctoral research conducted within the Bragg Centre for Materials Research, developing terahertz quantum cascade lasers, high-speed wireless transceivers, and spectroscopic sensors for medical imaging.
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 Honours degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all bands).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated interest in terahertz quantum cascade lasers, semiconductor optics, or high-frequency electronics.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- EPSRC-sponsored 3.5-year PhD studentship of £19,237/year stipend plus cleanroom nanofabrication access
- Application fee
- £0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully sponsored by EPSRC and Bragg Centre for Materials Research.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027 (Doctoral cohort intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Leeds documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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