Every year DMU offers a number of PhD scholarships. Funding covers tuition fees and a stipend to cover living expenses. In most cases, applying for a scholarship is a bit like applying for a job: opportunities are advertised and you need to make a case for why you are the best candidate for the position when you apply. In many cases, the research project you will undertake is already agreed and a supervisory team appointed, and these details will be included in the scholarships advert.
AHRC - Doctoral Landscape Awards
Duration: 3.5 Years - 7 years
Application deadline: 28 January 2026
Start date: 01 October 2026
The Midlands Graduate School
Midlands Graduate School ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership
Duration: 3.5 to 8 years depending on training required
Application deadline: 13 January 2026