Funded programmes
We offer several specialised PhD training programmes that come with funding.
All of our fully funded programmes are displayed below including our doctoral training partnerships and studentships which are linked to industrial partners.
Some of these programmes offer interdisciplinary projects, bespoke training and development opportunities including placements and international collaborations.
Alternatively, you can search our live project listings to find advertised fully funded projects or visit our funding opportunities page to browse the fully funded scholarships and awards we offer to support self funded projects.
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BBSRC DTP studentships
The BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership provides an opportunity to experience cutting-edge research in the biosciences.
More about BBSRC DTP studentships
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British Heart Foundation PhD
Our 4-year BHF PhD provides an intensive introduction to cardiovascular research.
More about the British Heart Foundation PhD
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CRUK Manchester Centre PhD Training Scheme
Develop a career in world-leading cancer research with clinical, MB-PhD and non-clinical PhD opportunities funded by the Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre.
More about the CRUK Manchester Centre PhD Training Scheme
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CRUK Manchester Centre MB-PhD
Combining medical training with research training in the area of cancer sciences.
More about the CRUK Manchester Centre MB-PhD
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CRUK Manchester Institute PhD studentships
The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute have PhD projects on offer spanning the whole spectrum of cancer research.
More about the CRUK Manchester Institute PhD studentships
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Joint scholarships with the China Scholarship Council (CSC)
Scholarships for Chinese PhD students through a joint scheme between the University and the CSC.
More about joint scholarships with the CSC
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Epilepsy Research Institute DTC
Fully funded epilepsy research PhD opportunities at the UK Epilepsy Research Institute North West Doctoral Training Centre (DTC).
More about the Epilepsy Research Institute DTC
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Excellence in Diversity PhD Scholarships
Fully funded studentships for candidates from groups under-represented in postgraduate research.
More about the Excellence in Diversity scholarships
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Kennedy Trust IMPACT Inflammation MB-PhD
Combining the vocational training of a medical degree with the research expertise of a PhD.
More about the Kennedy Trust IMPACT Inflammation MB-PhD
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MRC DTP studentships
The MRC Doctoral Training Partnership provides an outstanding environment for PhDs in the biomedical sciences.
More about MRC DTP studentships
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President's Doctoral Scholar awards
Studentships for outstanding international (non-UK) candidates seeking PhD opportunities.
More about the President's Doctoral Scholar awards
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The Boots Company Collaborative Training Partnership (CTP)
Undertaking world-class bioscience research in skin health.
More about the The Boots Company CTP
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Wellcome Trust Immunomatrix in Complex Disease PhD
A 4-year PhD programme at the interface of immunology and matrix biology research.
More about the Wellcome Trust Immunomatrix in Complex Disease PhD
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Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) PhD studentships
Studentships for clinical and non-clinical PhD projects in cancer, inflammation and other areas with the Manchester BRC.
More about the Manchester BRC PhD studentships
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Dual Award PhD with the University of Melbourne
Apply for a project from the Dual Award PhD programme between Manchester and Melbourne.
More about the Dual Award PhD with the University of Melbourne
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ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership
ESRC funding for postgraduate training in the social sciences is available through the North West Social Sciences DTP.
More about the ESRC North West Social Science DTP
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HDR UK/Turing PhD Programme in Health Data Science
PhD studentships are available for research within health data science.
More about the HDR UK/Turing PhD Programme in Health Data Science
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Social-Biological CDT
PhD studentships are available in an innovative new centre for doctoral training in biosocial research.
More about the Social-Biological CDT
