University of Leicester 2025 ESPRC Scholarship for International Students

Published: 27 Jan 2025

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is the main funding body for engineering and physical sciences research in the UK.

EPSRC covers a vast range of fields from healthcare technologies to structural engineering, manufacturing to mathematics, advanced materials to chemistry. It is part of UK Research and Innovation, which works in partnership with universities, research organisations, businesses, charities, and government to create the best possible environment for research and innovation to flourish.

University of Leicester ESPRC Scholarship

University of Leicester ESPRC Scholarship Benefits

The funding is open to UK applicants only and provides:

• 4 Year UK fee waiver
• 4 Year stipend at UKRI rates ( for 2024/5 this will be £19,237 pa. 2025/6 rates to be confirmed)
• RTSG is £8,500 total per project

Requirements for University of Leicester ESPRC Scholarship

• The EPSRC DLA funding is open to UK applicants only.
• Applicants must have (or expect to obtain) at least the equivalent of a UK first or upper second-class degree in a relevant/related subject, or overseas equivalent.

Application Documents

• CV
• Personal statement explaining your interest in the project, your experience and why we should consider you
• Degree certificates and transcripts of study already completed and if possible transcript to date of study currently being undertaken
• Evidence of English language proficiency if applicable

Check also:
Fully Funded: University of Manchester Humanitarian Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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