EPSRC Centre Scholarship for Doctoral Training in Quantum Information Science and Technologies , UK

  •  Course, PhD
  •  31-Jan-2025
  •   United Kingdom
  • $$  PhD fees, maintenance allowance (£20,237 for 2024-5), research and training allowance

Looking for a PhD program in quantum technologies? The University of Sussex and the University of Bristol have partnered to launch the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Information Science and Technologies (QIST), offering  PhD Scholarships.

To be eligible for the EPSRC CDT in Quantum Information Science and Technologies PhD program, applicants must hold at least an upper-second class undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering. Scholarships are available to both UK and international applicants, with 70% of the awards reserved for UK candidates, including UK nationals and EU nationals with settled/pre-settled status.The University of Sussex is a public research university located in Falmer, East Sussex, near Brighton. With over 19,000 students, including a significant international community from over 140 countries, it offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines such as science, social sciences, humanities, and business. The university is recognized for its high teaching standards and strong research output, consistently ranking among the top universities in the UK and globally.

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EPSRC Centre Scholarship for Doctoral Training in Quantum Information Science and Technologies , UK Established in 1961, University of Sussex is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Brighton (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South East England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Sussex is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Sussex offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: UK and International applicants (70% of awards for UK candidates)
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the EPSRC CDT in Quantum Information Science and Technologies
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
  • At least an upper-second class undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Physics, Mathematics, Engineering)
  • UK nationals or EU nationals with settled/pre-settled status for UK applicants
  • Non-native English speakers need IELTS score of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each section)
  • Applications from underrepresented groups in postgraduate research are particularly encouraged.

Offered Benefits

The scholarship covers 4 years of:

  • Maintenance allowance above UK Research Council rates (£20,237 in 2024-5)
  • PhD fees
  • Research and training allowance
  • Access to academic and industrial secondments, conferences, industry visits, and international collaboration opportunities.

Application Process

  • Apply via the Postgraduate Admissions system and select “Quantum Information Science and Technologies (PhD)” starting September 2025
  • Mention “EPSRC QIST PhD” in the Finances/Funding section
  • Upload all required documents (CV, personal statement, degree certificates, transcripts, and English Language Certificate if applicable)
  • Complete the compulsory form on the QIST CDT webpage (available soon)
  • Apply on our Postgraduate Admissions system  here
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