Postgraduate research funding
Students applying to research programmes at the University of Bristol Business School may apply for funding from a range of sources or be eligible for an Alumni discount.
10 Business School Bursaries
Programme application deadline: 31st March 2024
University of Bristol Business School PhD Bursaries are for three-and-a-half years, starting in autumn 2024. The bursary provides full tuition fees (for either home/EU or international students), and a stipend at the rate of at least £20,400 per annum, paid in instalments, and teaching income, which will depend on the hours worked.
Please express your interest in the application form or get in touch with Business School PGR Team Mailbox business-school-pgr@bristol.ac.uk.
Please make an online application at http://www.bris.ac.uk/pg-howtoapply.
PhD Studentship: Supply Chain Resilience in Global Disruption (International and Home)
Programme application deadline: 14th May 2024
We invite you to apply for a PhD studentship project hosted by the University of Bristol Business School in collaboration with the Innovation Knowledge Centre on Semiconductor Technology (REWIRE), a newly established £11 million research centre driving the UK towards net-zero goals by innovating in semiconductor technology.
This studentship focuses on leading-edge data analytics for semiconductor supply chains. The project aims to establish robust monitoring frameworks and facilitate ongoing dialogue among suppliers, manufacturers, and policymakers, promoting a cohesive and adaptive strategy to supply chain disruptions.
Prospective candidates should first reach out to Dr Minhao Zhang or Professor Palie Smart before submitting an application. Apply online at http://www.bris.ac.uk/pg-howtoapply, choosing “Management (PhD)” on the programme selection page. Please mention Dr Minhao Zhang and Professor Palie Smart as your preferred supervisors and note your interest in the "Supply Chain Resilience in Global Disruption" project within your cover letter.
This bursary is for three-and-a-half years, starting in autumn 2024. The bursary provides full tuition fees (for either home/EU or international students), and a stipend at the rate of at least £20,400 per annum, paid in instalments, and teaching income, which will depend on the hours worked.
Please get in touch with Business School PGR Team Mailbox business-school-pgr@bristol.ac.uk if you have any questions.
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Closed funding and bursary opportunities
The applications for the funding and bursary below are now closed. Please revisit in September 2024 for updated details on the 2025/26 intake.
South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP)
Application deadline: 1st December 2023 (Annex A etc must be submitted by 12th January 2024)
Students need to have an offer of a place on the PhD programme in order to be considered for this scholarship.
China Scholarship Council – University of Bristol joint-funded PhD Scholarship
Application deadline: 12 pm (midday) UK time on 4th December 2023
Select 'CSC-UoB joint PhD scholarship' in the funding source drop-down list on the application form. Students should enter '100%' as the funding proportion. If they fail to do so, they will not be included in the nomination process. Students need to have an offer of a place on the PhD programme in order to be considered for this scholarship.