Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
University of Leeds Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
Research that matters
Challenge yourself and become an expert in your field as part of a thriving research community of over 4,000 postgraduate researchers at the University of Leeds.
We need researchers at all levels, with exciting new ideas and approaches. Start your journey into postgraduate research at Leeds.
Research excellence
We’re at the forefront of knowledge across a wide range of disciplines. Our postgraduate researchers are an integral part of this, discovering exciting new ideas and approaches. The world faces large and complex problems. Here at Leeds we bring together researchers from different disciplines and backgrounds to combine excellence and create an environment where world-leading research can flourish. Our research tackles the big issues affecting today’s world. Imagine chemotherapy treatment with fewer side effects, self-repairing cities, and easing global water scarcity.
Learn about our latest research
Develop your personal and professional profile
As a researcher at Leeds, you’ll build networks and connections to share and further your research. We’ll encourage you to make the most of the collaborative opportunities all around you.
We offer specialist training opportunities to help you develop new skills and expertise to help you realise your professional goals.
Hear about Delanyo’s experience as a research student at Leeds.
Leading research facilities
We are home to some of the UK’s leading research centres, all based at the University. These include:
Our Special Collections are a unique resource for primary research we are the only library with five collections awarded ‘designated status’ by Arts Council England. Our outstanding facilities provide an excellent platform for your research and enhance your academic experience, whatever your specialism.
A welcoming community
At Leeds you’re joining thriving and welcoming community of researchers from around the world. You’ll find a host of opportunities to connect with others academically and socially. Our dedicated Leeds Doctoral College supports you throughout your postgraduate research journey. It brings together all the support services and opportunities to enhance your research, your development, and your overall experience.
Learn about Leeds Doctoral College
A vibrant city
Leeds has all you would expect from a major city and is surrounded by beautiful, accessible countryside. Our campus is located just a few minutes’ walk from Leeds city centre, giving you all the benefits of studying at a campus university and living close to a lively cosmopolitan city.
Funding and scholarships
We have a number of postgraduate scholarships available to home, EU and international students: we recommend you take a look at our funding section to see the latest opportunities available to you.
We also have several externally funded research opportunities including our Doctoral Training Programmes. If you’re a former student of the University of Leeds you could be eligible for a 10% alumni tuition fee bursary.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Leeds is fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As part of our commitment to postgraduate diversity, we offer a number of fully funded postgraduate research scholarships for UK students from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. You can also get in touch with our Postgraduate Graduate Research Diversity Team who provide a wide range of support for postgraduate researchers from under-represented groups throughout their study.
Watch our Postgraduate Virtual Open Day online talks
Discover what it’s like to pursue a research degree at a world top 100 university (QS World University Rankings 2025) with our postgraduate study online talks. Access a full lineup of online sessions led by experts from our postgraduate community, offering insights on funding your degree and joining our thriving research community. Watch now
Find out more
Email: study@leeds.ac.uk
University of Leeds
University of Leeds
University of Leeds
University of Leeds
University of Leeds
University of Leeds
University of Leeds
University of Leeds
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