Fully Funded PhD Studentship for UK Home Fee Status Candidates in the Department of Materials

Overview

The Department of Materials at The University of Manchester is offering a fully funded 3.5-year PhD studentship under the research theme AI for Engineering. The topic is flexible and will be developed jointly by the student and the supervisor according to the candidate's background and interests. Possible directions include 3D body scanning and measurement, garment fit evaluation, cloth simulation, digital twins, wearable sensing, smart textiles, and AI methods for analysing clothing and body data.

Who can apply

The funding is only available to candidates eligible for UK Home fee status, and not to overseas applicants unless they meet those requirements. Applicants from AI, computer vision, computer graphics, machine learning, robotics, wearable technologies, textile engineering, fashion technology, digital fashion, human body modelling or related areas are encouraged to apply.

What you get

The successful candidate receives an annual tax-free stipend set at the UKRI rate, which is 21,805 pounds for 2026/27 and is expected to increase each year, and tuition fees are paid.

How to apply

Applicants are strongly advised to contact the supervisors before applying and to send their CV. Early application is recommended because the advert may be removed before the deadline.

Key dates

The start date is January 2027, and the closing date is 30 March 2027.