The University of Birmingham participates in the AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership. Overall, 410 PhD studentships will be offered. Successful can benefit from the joint expertise of all member institutions. Full-time PhD studentships are for three years. Part-time studentships are for six years.
Home full-time students are eligible for payment of approved fees (approx. £3,900), a yearly maintenance stipend of up to £13,726, and a Research Training Support Grant.
Part-time UK students receive pro-rata fees waiver, a pro-rata maintenance grant (1/2 full time maintenance grant, so about £6800), and the Research Training Support Grant.
EU students are eligible for a Feed Only Studentship. This includes the Research Training Support Grant, but not the maintenance grant.