School of Computing and Engineering Scholarships

School of Computing and Engineering scholarships – October 2026 start date

Fully funded PhD research studentships are offered in the Department of Computer Science in the School of Computing and Engineering, University of Huddersfield, for an October 2026 start.

Please note that there are more projects than funded scholarships available, therefore this is a competitive application process. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview by the 20^th May 2026. It is anticipated that the interviews will take place on the 26^th/27^th May 2026 via Teams. After interview the most outstanding applicants will be offered a studentship.

Application Details

You must submit your application in full by Friday 15th May 2026, including the following documents:

A motivational email as to why you wish to apply for the scholarship, stating which project you are applying for.
Full CV
Provide copies of transcripts and certificates of all relevant academic and/or any professional qualifications.
Provide references from two individuals – please contact your referees and ask them to send your reference directly to gs.pgradmissions@hud.ac.uk from their email address. (references can be submitted late but must be received by 17th May 2026)
Proof of eligibility – e.g. scan of passport photo page
International applicants must be able to provide an IELTS 6.5 (with no element below 6) *or equivalent English Language certificate or proof of study in the UK within the past 2 years, for their application to be considered for shortlisting.

Please email gs.pgradmissions@hud.ac.uk with queries regarding eligibility and submitting documents. Informal enquiries about individual projects should be directed to the lead supervisor listed for each project.

Summary of award

Type of Award:	Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Eligibility:	Applications are welcome from both UK and International applicants; ideally with an MSc in a relevant subject area, applicants with a First-Class Honours degree may also be considered.
Location:	Huddersfield
Funding:	3 years full-time research covering tuition fees and a tax-free bursary (stipend) starting at £21,805 for 2026/27.
Duration:	3 years full-time

Current Scholarship Opportunities

Explainable NLP for Coercive Control Analysis

Explainable NLP Framework for Linguistic Analysis of Coercive Control in Digital Court Evidence

Personalised XR Environments for Wellbeing

Designing Personalised XR Environments for Wellbeing