President’s Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Award: 100 PhD Studentships across all areas

University of Manchester

The University of Manchester will invest in more than 100 prestigious studentships each year through the PDS Award.

Elite Studentships across all research areas

These awards are available now to outstanding students from around the world who will benefit from funding for their doctoral studies, receive a further £1000 enhancement to their stipend, and interact with leading peers of their generation.

Investing in world leading minds of the future.

To achieve our ambitious vision for the future of interdisciplinary research, we’re investing in the research leaders of tomorrow. So, don’t miss out on the chance to work with brilliant minds on world-leading research, supported by this significant strategic investment.

“The UK’s research base offers an excellent platform for future research leaders to develop their careers. Our investment will help Manchester to retain and attract the very brightest PhD students in the face of increasingly fierce competition from the USA, China and India.” - Prof Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester.

“Governments overseas are investing heavily in higher education, but we believe schemes such as the President’s Doctoral Scholar Award will give the brightest scholars from the UK and around the world a foundation to support research training with world-class academics across a full range of subjects.” - Prof Luke Georghiou, Vice-President for Research, The University of Manchester.