Fully Funded PhD Studentships for International Students at Loughborough University


Applications are invited for PhD studentships to start in October 2020 or January 2021 based in the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering.

The School is committed to investing in the next generation of exceptional researchers, and applications are welcomed from high caliber students wishing to pursue research in the following areas:

  • Architecture
  • Building energy
  • Construction products and processes
  • Construction projects and organization
  • Digital construction
  • Infrastructure
  • Transport and urban planning
  • Water engineering

Loughborough University Information

Loughborough University Grants

Fully Funded PhD Studentships for International Students at Loughborough University Founded in 1966, Loughborough University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Loughborough (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), East Midlands. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): London. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Loughborough University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Loughborough University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 53 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

Applications are invited for PhD studentships to start in October 2020 or January 2021 based in the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering.

The School is committed to investing in the next generation of exceptional researchers, and applications are welcomed from high caliber students wishing to pursue research in the following areas:

  • Architecture
  • Building energy
  • Construction products and processes
  • Construction projects and organization
  • Digital construction
  • Infrastructure
  • Transport and urban planning
  • Water engineering

Offered Benefits

Each three-year studentship provides a tax-free stipend of £15,009 a year (2019/20 rates – stipend will rise in line with the level set by UK research councils) for the duration of the studentship plus tuition fees at the UK/EU rate.

International students may apply for these positions, however, funding will only cover tuition fees at the international rate and no stipend will be available - you will be responsible for your own living costs (estimated at £15,000 a year).

Application Process

All applications should be made online (please visit our website to apply) and must include a research proposal. Under school/department name, select 'Civil and Building Engineering' or 'Civil and Building Engineering (Built Environment)'. Please quote reference ABCE20.

The deadline for applications is 2 February 2020.

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