The University of Manchester in the United Kingdom (UK) has announced several fully funded scholarships through the Bicentenary Studentships.
The University of Manchester Bicentenary Scholarships offer a fully funded studentship covering tuition fees and an annual stipend of £20,780 per year for four years.
In this post, we will highlight the details of the University of Manchester Bicentenary Studentship, its requirements, benefits, and how interested and qualified candidates can apply.
University of Manchester Bicentenary Studentship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £20,780 Stipend per year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: January 31, 2026
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University of Manchester Bicentenary Scholarship Details:
To celebrate 200 years of innovation and our commitment to supporting life-changing breakthroughs in research, the University of Manchester is proud to announce the Faculty of Science and Engineering Bicentenary PhD Studentships for postgraduate researchers.
Commencing in September 2026, the studentship will provide more than 45 fully funded PhD scholarships for projects across major research themes within the Faculty:
- Digital and AI
- Environment and climate change
- Health inequalities
- Creative industries
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Requirements for University of Manchester Bicentenary Studentship 2026
To be considered for the University of Manchester Bicentenary Studentship, you must:
- have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2.1 honours degree or a master’s (or equivalent) in a relevant science or engineering-related discipline
- have experience in research
- meet the requirements for admission into the University of Manchester
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Benefits of University of Manchester Bicentenary Scholarship 2026
As a Bicentenary scholar, you will:
- Receive a fully funded studentship covering tuition fees and an annual stipend at the UKRI rate (2025 / 26: £20,780 per year) for four years.
- An additional £5k/annum research training support grant for the full duration of the 4-year programme.
- Make life-changing breakthroughs in the research area you’re passionate about, supported by an expert supervisory team who will ensure there are no limits to what you achieve.
- Become part of our Doctoral Academy and join a diverse community, where everyone is welcome and where people who think differently enjoy calling home.
- At a world-leading research institute with strong industry links you’ll gain the experience, reputation and profile to accelerate your development.
Required Documents for Bicentenary PhD Studentships
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application Form
- CV
- Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
How to Apply for University of Manchester Bicentenary Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the University of Manchester Bicentenary Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the Bicentenary Studentship webpage.
- Select a program that matches your interests and background from the available projects.
- Contact the supervisor(s) for this project before you apply.
- Complete a formal application through our online application portal.
- We encourage you to check out your selected project carefully, as each project has its specific requirements.
Deadline: January 31, 2026
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