# Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Landscape Award

**Source**: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/doctoral/funding-support/epsrc
**Parent**: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/phd-funding

Find out more about the EPSRC scholarships and how to apply.

## PhD scholarships

You may be eligible to apply for projects funded by the Sussex EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award grant if you’re conducting research in a number of subject areas. You'll receive support with fees, living costs and have access to further funds for research expenses and specialist research training opportunities.

### Accepting applications

Applications are open. [View the advert](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/phd-funding/view/1818-EPSRC-Science-and-Engineering-studentships) to find out more.

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### Who can apply for an EPSRC scholarship?

Whether you’re keen to work with an industry partner or tackle a more theoretical challenge, we’re offering a wide range of research projects in and across a range of departments:

• Engineering

• Informatics

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Materials Physics.

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### How to apply for an EPSRC scholarship

1. Take a look at the EPSRC research areas and projects in our [EPSRC brochure [PDF 2MB]](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/downloads/funding/awards/1818/Sussex%20EPSRC%20Project%20Brochure%2025-6.pdf).
2. Contact a potential EPSRC supervisor (or several supervisors) to discuss a research project.
3. [Create a PhD application](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/pgapplication/) using our online application system. [Find out how to apply to Sussex](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply).
4. Indicate in the finances/funding section that you intend to apply for an EPSRC scholarship.
5. Upload our [EPSRC application form [DOCX 74KB]](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/downloads/funding/awards/1818/EPSRC%20scholarship%20application%2025-6.docx) together with your CV, degree transcripts, English language qualifications (if relevant) and details of two referees.
6. Complete the online [EPSRC data collection form](https://qualtricsxm4dz52nmjl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9FZsYtb6a855Ado) and submit your application by the deadline shown in the advert.

You may be invited to an interview as part of your application for an EPSRC scholarship.

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### Examples of funded scholarships

Recent EPSRC-funded scholarships have included:

- Resonances for the Dirac equation with applications to heavy-ion collisions (Mathematics)
- Embodied programming for primary pupils: supporting the move from concrete to abstract (Informatics)
- Theoretical studies of boron compounds and boron containing transition metal complexes (Chemistry)
- Using ant biology and natural environments to enhance models of vision and robot navigation (Informatics)
- Visualising the Perception of Aircraft Noise for Communities Surrounding Airports (Informatics)
- Developing Drugs from Natural Product Scaffolds (Chemistry with 113 Botanicals Ltd)
- Towards the in-orbit demonstration of novel semiconductor radiation detectors on a CubeSat mission (Engineering)
- Computational models for flood-risk assessment via the stochastic shallow water equation (Mathematics in collaboration with Ambiental Technical Solutions Ltd).

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### More about the EPSRC

The EPSRC is the UK's main agency for funding research in engineering and the physical sciences. EPSRC invests around £800 million a year in research and postgraduate training.

[Find out more about EPSRC](https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/)

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### Contact us

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