Quantum Informatics PhD 2027: Four-Year Funded UK Studentships
The Quantum Informatics CDT is accepting September 2027 applications until 7 January 2027. Four-year studentships cover tuition and a living stipend. International places are limited; the partners cover international tuition top-ups. No exact deadline cutoff time or time zone is stated on the call.
Funding and eligibility
The current call requires a relevant UK first or 2:1 degree, or equivalent. It quotes £21,805 as the international stipend for 2026/27, not a confirmed 2027/28 amount. Eligible home entrants receive the £30,000 TechFirst enhancement for 2027/28, with associated activities. Research training support is also available.
Programme and applicant fit
The official FAQ describes a taught first year in Edinburgh, followed by doctoral research at the primary supervisor’s partner institution. Partners include Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt, UCL, Oxford and Strathclyde. Projects are allocated during year one; a particular supervisor or institution is not guaranteed.
A previous quantum-computing qualification is not essential, but applicants need to demonstrate aptitude and motivation. The funded period is four years, so an additional write-up allowance should not be treated as extra guaranteed funding.
Documents and application steps
- Prepare a CV and statement of intent, each no longer than two pages.
- Arrange two references, including at least one academic reference, and gather degree records and applicable English evidence.
- Apply through Edinburgh’s system linked from the official call; upload the statement where the system requests a research proposal.
- Complete the mandatory demographics survey after receiving your applicant number.
Follow the live call’s PDF and upload instructions. Check reference delivery before assuming your application is complete.
Selection and practical preparation
The call describes panel review followed by online interviews. Its provisional timeline places interviews in late March and offers in mid-April 2027. No public numerical scoring rubric was verified.
Editorial guidance: use the statement to connect your existing strengths to a concrete quantum-informatics question. A mathematics applicant might discuss modelling; a computing applicant might explain algorithmic or software work. Describe what you contributed and what you learned, rather than listing course titles alone.
Applicants changing disciplines should explain how they will close knowledge gaps. An honest learning plan is more informative than claiming expertise unsupported by previous work. Because projects are allocated later, show intellectual direction while remaining open to several methods and supervisors.
Before accepting, compare the stipend applicable to your fee status with accommodation and relocation costs. Ask which visa and health-related expenses are reimbursed and which must be paid upfront; tuition coverage alone does not answer those budget questions.
FAQs
Can international students apply?
Yes, for limited funded places. Fee status is assessed by the university.
Do I need a fixed project?
No. The statement of intent replaces a research proposal, and allocation occurs during the first year.
Is £30,000 available to everyone?
No. The TechFirst enhancement applies to eligible home students. International applicants should check their own offer.
Apply now — official call and application link
Related opportunities
Compare IMPRS Quantum Materials, Oxford Intelligent Earth and Sheffield EPSRC funding.
Official sources
Application and funding guidance; programme FAQ. Checked 26 October 2026. Provider updates and individual offers take precedence.
