PhD Funding Opportunities

Are you looking for a PhD opportunity but unsure what PhD funding options are available?

Finding the right PhD funding can feel daunting, especially with so many PhD funding opportunities and different funding arrangements to consider; it is often hard to know where to start.

jobs.ac.uk have worked closely with leading PhD recruiters to bring together useful information and resources to help you discover more options and take the next step in your PhD journey.

Whether you’re just starting to explore PhD study or you’re ready to apply. Understanding what funding is available can help you make informed decisions about your future.

Below, you’ll find a selection of PhD opportunities for entry in 2026/27, alongside links to individual university funding pages.

These resources are designed to make it easier to explore available opportunities. Understand your options and find funding that could be right for you.

Take some time to explore the opportunities below and discover where your PhD journey could take you.

🔎 PhD Positions 2026/27

PhD Programs for The University of Warwick

Founded in 1965, the University of Warwick is the youngest member of the Russell Group and renowned for seeking out and addressing complex global challenges with era-defining innovative thinking.

View University of Warwick PhD’s | PhD Funding

PhD programs for The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester is a centre of teaching excellence, world-class research, outstanding student experience, and social responsibility.

View The University of Manchester PhD’s | PhD Funding

PhD programs for University of Birmingham

For more than a century, the University of Birmingham has been pursuing and sharing knowledge through outstanding teaching and world-leading research.

View University of Birmingham PhD’s | PhD Funding

PhD programs for University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge is known for its outstanding postgraduate education and is ranked among the best in the world. Their mission is to contribute to society at the highest international levels in pursuit of education, learning and research.