Fully Funded PhD Studentship for UK Home Fee Status Candidates in the Department of Materials

The University of Manchester - Materials

Qualification Type: PhD

Location: Manchester

Funding for: UK Students

Funding amount: £21,805 - please see advert

Hours: Full Time

Planned start date: October 2027

Placed On: 7th July 2026

Closes: 30th July 2026

Research Theme: AI for Engineering

Key Benefits

- Funding amount: £21,805 - please see advert
- Annual tax‑free stipend set at the UKRI rate (£21,805 for 2026/27)
- Tuition fees paid
- 3.5‑year PhD project fully funded
- Tuition fees will be paid

Eligibility

- Students who are eligible to pay tuition fees at the Home rate are eligible to apply
- Funding is not available to Overseas applicants unless they meet UK Home fee status requirements
- This funding is only available to candidates eligible for UK Home fee status

Requirements

- Applicants from backgrounds such as AI, computer vision, computer graphics,



machine learning, robotics, wearable technologies, textile engineering, fashion technology, digital fashion, or related areas are encouraged to apply
- Applicants should have a relevant background in areas such as computer vision, computer graphics, machine learning, robotics, wearable technologies, textile engineering, fashion technology, digital fashion, human body modelling, or a related discipline

The project topic is adaptable and will be developed jointly by the student and the supervisor, depending on the candidate's background and research interests. Possible directions include 3D body scanning and measurement, garment fit evaluation, cloth simulation, digital twins, wearable sensing, smart textiles, and AI methods for clothing and body data analysis, to name a few.

📌 Fully Funded PhD Studentship for UK Home Fee Status Candidates in the Department of Materials (Manchester)
🏢 Emerging Scholars Council
📍 Manchester