SCHOLARSHIP: SUSTAIN Studentships UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training, UK International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Ph.D Students

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Scholarship deadline:

March 20, 2026

Scholarship details:

• Host Country: United Kingdom UK
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Reward: Full Scholarship | £31,805 Stipend per year | £30,000 Research & Travel Support
• No IELTS Required 

Scholarship eligibility requirements:

To be considered for the SUSTAIN Scholarships UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training, you must:

• hold a minimum first class or 2:1 Bachelor’s degree or MSc with merit in a relevant subject area. 
• meet the English-Language proficiency requirements. Non-native English speakers must hold a minimum qualification equivalent to IELTs 6.5. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an English-speaking University will also be considered.
• apply for a 4-year PhD programme under the supervision of a team led by one of the four partner universities.
• ready to focus on solving real-world business and technical challenges through innovative research 

Scholarship Application Guidelines:

To apply for the SUSTAIN Scholarships UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training, interested and qualified candidates should;

• Click the green button below to go to the SUSTAIN webpage.
• Apply for a 4-year PhD programme under the supervision of a team led by one of our four partner universities.
• Successful Candidates will be based at the University leading their specific project.
• In your application, you will be asked to select up to 3 projects, in order of preference, that match your skills, experience and interests. Please browse the list of available projects here.

To apply, candidates must also be ready to submit the following documents;

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
• Academic transcripts 
• Any additional documents required for international applicants, such as: 
  • Immigration check codes.
  • Evidence of recent English language qualifications.  

Your application is not complete until these documents have been received.  

Scholarship Benefits:

SUSTAIN Scholarships offer students: 

• All PhD tuition fees paid 
• Up to £31,805* Tax-Free Stipend 
• A Research Training Support Grant (RTSG) of £3,000 each year to support travel, training, and consumables costs (up to £12,000 in total) 
• A multidisciplinary research environment 
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources 
• Comprehensive training and development programs

CLICK HERE TO APPLY