EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award
Applications for September 2026 entry are now OPEN
Details below provide guidance on the studentships for 2026 entry.
The University of Exeter EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) is offering up to16 fully funded doctoral studentships for September 2026. Students will be given sector-leading training and development with outstanding facilities and resources. The EPSRC DLA studentships will be offered across the whole of EPSRC’s remit, with projects at the interface of disciplines and collaborations with users where appropriate. The DTP funding will be distributed using an open and transparent process, underpinned by clear criteria. Studentships will be awarded to outstanding applicants, the distribution will be overseen by the University’s EPSRC Strategy Group in partnership with the Doctoral College.
The University of Exeter stimulates, supports and sustains a vibrant research and intellectual environment, across and between disciplines for postgraduate and early career researchers. We have invested £350 million pounds in Science and Engineering since 2008 and we are one of the fastest growing and fastest rising research intensive universities in the UK. We were ranked 23 out of 134 universities in the national Research Excellence Framework (REF) and 98% of our research is rated international quality by REF.
The studentship PhD project opportunities listed below have an application deadline of midday 12th January 2026. Please note the project listed are part of the competition for the studenthip awards. There are a maximum of 16 studentships available.
The terms and conditions of training grants provide the framework for EPSRC DTPs and are available from the RCUK website.
Projects and PhD studentships available
Current available funding
| Scholarship/Bursary | Value | Application deadline | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Exeter - Engineering and Physical Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Landscape Award - Department of Biosciences PhD Studentships for September 2026 Entry | 3.5 year studentship: UK tuition fees and an annual maintenance allowance at current Research Council rate of £20,780 per year (2025/26 rate) (per year) | Mon 12th Jan 26 | Engineering and Physical Science Research Council Doctoral Landscape Award (EPSRC DLA) funded studentships available for September 2026 entry. The studentship will provide funding of fees and a stipend which is currently £20,780 per annum for 2026/7. |
| University of Exeter - Engineering and Physical Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Landscape Award - Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences PhD Studentships for September 2026 Entry | 3.5 year studentship: UK tuition fees and an annual maintenance allowance at current Research Council rate of £20,780 per year (2025/26 rate) (per year) | Mon 12th Jan 26 | Engineering and Physical Science Research Council Doctoral Landscape Award (EPSRC DLA) funded studentships available for September 2026 entry. The studentship will provide funding of fees and a stipend which is currently £20,780 per annum for 2026/7. |
| University of Exeter - Engineering and Physical Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Landscape Award - Department of Computer Science PhD Studentships for September 2026 Entry | 3.5 year studentship: UK tuition fees and an annual maintenance allowance at current Research Council rate of £20,780 per year (2025/26 rate) (per year) | Mon 12th Jan 26 | Engineering and Physical Science Research Council Doctoral Landscape Award (EPSRC DLA) funded studentships available for September 2026 entry. The studentship will provide funding of fees and a stipend which is currently £20,780 per annum for 2026/7. |
| University of Exeter - Engineering and Physical Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Landscape Award - Department of Earth and Environmental Science PhD Studentships for September 2026 Entry | 3.5 year studentship: UK tuition fees and an annual maintenance allowance at current Research Council rate of £20,780 per year (2025/26 rate) (per year) | Mon 12th Jan 26 | Engineering and Physical Science Research Council Doctoral Landscape Award (EPSRC DLA) funded studentships available for September 2026 entry. The studentship will provide funding of fees and a stipend which is currently £20,780 per annum for 2026/7. |
| University of Exeter - Engineering and Physical Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Landscape Award - Department of Ecology and Conservation PhD Studentships for September 2026 Entry | 3.5 year studentship: UK tuition fees and an annual maintenance allowance at current Research Council rate of £20,780 per year (2025/26 rate) (per year) | Mon 12th Jan 26 | Engineering and Physical Science Research Council Doctoral Landscape Award (EPSRC DLA) funded studentships available for September 2026 entry. The studentship will provide funding of fees and a stipend which is currently £20,780 per annum for 2026/7. |
| University of Exeter - Engineering and Physical Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Landscape Award - Department of Engineering PhD Studentships for September 2026 Entry | 3.5 year studentship: UK tuition fees and an annual maintenance allowance at current Research Council rate of £20,780 per year (2025/26 rate) (per year) | Mon 12th Jan 26 | Engineering and Physical Science Research Council Doctoral Landscape Award (EPSRC DLA) funded studentships available for September 2026 entry. The studentship will provide funding of fees and a stipend which is currently £20,780 per annum for 2026/7. |
| University of Exeter - Engineering and Physical Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Landscape Award - Department of Geography PhD Studentships for September 2026 Entry | 3.5 year studentship: UK tuition fees and an annual maintenance allowance at current Research Council rate of £20,780 per year (2025/26 rate) (per year) | Mon 12th Jan 26 | Engineering and Physical Science Research Council Doctoral Landscape Award (EPSRC DLA) funded studentships available for September 2026 entry. The studentship will provide funding of fees and a stipend which is currently £20,780 per annum for 2026/7. |
| University of Exeter - Engineering and Physical Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Landscape Award - Department of Health and Care Professions PhD Studentships for September 2026 Entry | 3.5 year studentship: UK tuition fees and an annual maintenance allowance at current Research Council rate of £20,780 per year (2025/26 rate) (per year) | Mon 12th Jan 26 | Engineering and Physical Science Research Council Doctoral Landscape Award (EPSRC DLA) funded studentships available for September 2026 entry. The studentship will provide funding of fees and a stipend which is currently £20,780 per annum for 2026/7. |
| University of Exeter - Engineering and Physical Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Landscape Award - Department of Health and Community Sciences PhD Studentships for September 2026 Entry | 3.5 year studentship: UK tuition fees and an annual maintenance allowance at current Research Council rate of £20,780 per year (2025/26 rate) (per year) | Mon 12th Jan 26 | Engineering and Physical Science Research Council Doctoral Landscape Award (EPSRC DLA) funded studentships available for September 2026 entry. The studentship will provide funding of fees and a stipend which is currently £20,780 per annum for 2026/7. |
| University of Exeter - Engineering and Physical Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Landscape Award - Department of Management PhD Studentships for September 2026 Entry | 3.5 year studentship: UK tuition fees and an annual maintenance allowance at current Research Council rate of £20,780 per year (2025/26 rate) (per year) | Mon 12th Jan 26 | Engineering and Physical Science Research Council Doctoral Landscape Award (EPSRC DLA) funded studentships available for September 2026 entry. The studentship will provide funding of fees and a stipend which is currently £20,780 per annum for 2026/7. |
| University of Exeter - Engineering and Physical Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Landscape Award - Department of Mathematics and Statistics PhD Studentships for September 2026 Entry | 3.5 year studentship: UK tuition fees and an annual maintenance allowance at current Research Council rate of £20,780 per year (2025/26 rate) (per year) | Mon 12th Jan 26 | Engineering and Physical Science Research Council Doctoral Landscape Award (EPSRC DLA) funded studentships available for September 2026 entry. The studentship will provide funding of fees and a stipend which is currently £20,780 per annum for 2026/7. |
| University of Exeter - Engineering and Physical Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Landscape Award - Department of Physics and Astronomy PhD Studentships for September 2026 Entry | 3.5 year studentship: UK tuition fees and an annual maintenance allowance at current Research Council rate of £20,780 per year (2025/26 rate) (per year) | Mon 12th Jan 26 | Engineering and Physical Science Research Council Doctoral Landscape Award (EPSRC DLA) funded studentships available for September 2026 entry. The studentship will provide funding of fees and a stipend which is currently £20,780 per annum for 2026/7. |
| University of Exeter - Engineering and Physical Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Landscape Award - Department of Psychology PhD Studentships for September 2026 Entry | 3.5 year studentship: UK tuition fees and an annual maintenance allowance at current Research Council rate of £20,780 per year (2025/26 rate) (per year) | Mon 12th Jan 26 | Engineering and Physical Science Research Council Doctoral Landscape Award (EPSRC DLA) funded studentships available for September 2026 entry. The studentship will provide funding of fees and a stipend which is currently £20,780 per annum for 2026/7. |
| University of Exeter - Engineering and Physical Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Landscape Award - Department of Public Health and Sport Sciences PhD Studentships for September 2026 Entry | 3.5 year studentship: UK tuition fees and an annual maintenance allowance at current Research Council rate of £20,780 per year (2025/26 rate) (per year) | Mon 12th Jan 26 | Engineering and Physical Science Research Council Doctoral Landscape Award (EPSRC DLA) funded studentships available for September 2026 entry. The studentship will provide funding of fees and a stipend which is currently £20,780 per annum for 2026/7. |
