Doctoral Landscape Awards (Widening Participation)

Open to students from MSc by Research in Engineering, MSc by Research in Electronic Engineering and MSc by Research in Physics.

The award is open to individuals who meet one or more of the following criteria: first-generation university students, those from low-income households (annual income under £26,000), students from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, mature students, disabled students, female, non-binary and transgender students, and care leavers. It also welcomes applicants who have been out of higher education, are currently in work, serve as carers, or come from other underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds. The award is designed to nurture talent, provide financial support, and create inclusive pathways into doctoral study for those who may otherwise face barriers to academic progression.

Application deadline: Friday 23 May 2025, 11.59pm BST

Applicants should apply via the University’s online application system and submit an MSc by Research application. Please read the application guidance first so that you understand the various steps in the application process.

You will need to identify a suitable project and academic supervisor.

Eligible candidates should be interviewed by the prospective supervisor and an additional academic before completing the personal statement form (between May 23rd and June 6th).

A panel will review candidates promoted by their supervisors in mid-June.