PhD EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capabilities for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute / Overview
Year of entry: 2026
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- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Duration
- 4 years
- Entry requirements
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The minimum requirement for admission to this CDT is a upper second-class (2:1) honours degree in a STEM discipline, or international equivalent. An ATAS certificate may also be required for some international students.
- How to apply
For projects hosted at the University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ ONLY , please complete the . Once in, you will need to select Postgraduate Research, then 2026/27 academic year, and then CDT in Materials 4.0.
If the PhD you are interested in is hosted at one of our partner institutions, please follow the instructions in the project-specific FindAPhD page. If you are unsure, please email doctoral-training@royce.ac.uk .
Programme options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
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| PhD | Y | N | N | N |
Programme overview
The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0 (CDT in Materials 4.0 / CDT in Digital Materials) is a 4-year Postgraduate Research programme coordinated by the Henry Royce Institute .
Although there is a cohort-based training component in which cohorts come together, you will start your research from day 1!
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2026, the tuition fees are as follows:
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PhD (full-time)
UK students (per annum): Tuition fee TBC by UKRI
International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £29,900; Band B - £32,400; Band C - £37,900, Band D - £45,900; Band E £60,800
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
Scholarships/sponsorships
Candidates admitted to the CDT in Materials 4.0 will have their fees fully covered, regardless of their nationality, and receive a tax-free stipend.
Additionally, a Research and Training Support Grant is available to all CDT students, to cover research-related expenses.
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- doctoral.training@manchester.ac.uk
- School/Faculty overview
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