Postgraduate research opportunities at the University of Bath – funded studentships available

At Bath, we are known for excellence in teaching and research, our welcoming community, and for providing students with outstanding preparation for the workplace.

We are:

• Top 10 in all national league tables.  
• Named Sport University of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. 
• Among the top 10% of universities worldwide, according to the QS World University Rankings 2026 at 132.  
• Ranked joint 5th for career after 15 months by the Guardian University Guide 2026 and top 100 for employer reputation in the QS World University Rankings 2026.  

92% of our research is world leading or internationally excellent (according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021).

Doctoral researchers who join us enjoy a diverse, research-intensive environment with a strong interdisciplinary ethos.

This year we are advertising funded studentships across our three Faculties of Engineering and Design, Humanities and Social Sciences and Science as well as our School of Management.

For more details please see here:

Find out more about how to apply for doctoral study

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