PhD Scholarship – Women in STEM (Engineering)

St Chad’s College and Department of Engineering Woman in STEM Doctoral Student Scholarship

St Chad’s College is pleased to collaborate with Durham University’s Faculty of Science to support an outstanding woman seeking to pursue doctoral research in the Department of Engineering.

The successful candidate will study for a PhD in the Department of Engineering while also playing a full and active role in the life of St Chad’s College. This joint scholarship offer is open to students studying in any field covered by Durham’s Department of Engineering that is aligned to the Science Transformation Programme (STP) and the UK Industrial Strategy. The STP themes are Energy Futures, Health, Molecular Sciences, Advanced Technologies (inc. Quantum and Fusion), Critical Resources and Manufacturing, and Data Science, AI & Robotics.

The Faculty of Science will support a full fee waiver (home fees) for the student while St Chad’s College will provide the student with £3,000 per year, for up to 4 years. As a student at St Chad’s College, the successful candidate will be expected to live in College accommodation (catered and self-catered are available) for the duration of their studies and will also have access to further bursary support available through St Chad’s.

It is anticipated that the student will begin their studies in October 2026.

To apply

Candidates should begin initial discussions with an appropriate supervisor in the Department of Engineering before submitting –

  • A project proposal of no more than 1000 words that articulates its alignment to the Science Transformation Programme and the UK’s Industrial Strategy.
  • A cover letter setting our their interest in the scholarship, including their intended or previous involvement in St Chad’s College.
  • The names of two academic referees.

Documents should be sent to chads.pgadmissions@durham.ac.uk no later than 31 May 2026.

Eligibility

The fee waiver for this scholarship applies only to students of Home fee status.

The scholarship is available to students studying on a full-time basis.