EPS Scholarships 2024

EPS Scholarships for PhD Research 2024

Heriot-Watt University has now created scholarship opportunities in the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences for 2024/25.  Please note that these advertised projects will update regularly.

Requirements

All applicants must have or expect to have a 1^st class MChem, MPhys, MSci, MEng or equivalent degree by Autumn 2024. Selection will be based on academic excellence and research potential, and all short-listed applicants will be interviewed (in person or via Microsoft Teams). Most of these scholarships are only open to UK applicants. For some projects, applications may be accepted for exceptional overseas applicants.

Level of award

There are a number of scholarships available. Most of these offer an annual stipend payment of at least £18,622 per year for full time students and cover tuition fees for 3.5 years, however some funding amounts and period will differ.

How to apply

1. Important information before you apply

When applying through the Heriot-Watt on-line system please ensure you provide the following information:

(a) in 'Study Option' - You will need to select 'Edinburgh' and 'Postgraduate Research'. 'Programme' presents you with a drop-down menu. Choose Chemistry PhD, Physics PhD, Chemical Engineering PhD, Mechanical Engineering PhD, Bio-science & Bio-Engineering PhD or Electrical PhD as appropriate and select September 2024 for study option (this can be updated at a later date if required)

(b) in 'Research Project Information' - You will be provided with a free text box for details of your research project. Enter Title and Reference number of the project for which you are applying and also enter the potential supervisor's name.

This information will greatly assist us in tracking your application.  Please note that once you have submitted your application, it will not be considered until you have uploaded your CV and transcripts.

2. Applications

Applications must be made through the Heriot-Watt online application system

3. Closing date

Closing dates will vary depending on the project.  All successful candidates will usually be expected to commence their studies in September/October 2024, although some projects may require an earlier start.

Scholarship opportunities