University of Edinburgh opens E5 PhD studentships for 2027

The E5 Doctoral Training Partnership PhD Studentships 2027 at the University of Edinburgh offer prospective doctoral researchers an opportunity to pursue PhD research through a structured doctoral training programme covering Earth, environmental, and ecological sciences. Applications for the 2027 entry cycle are now open, and interested candidates can explore a range of supervisor-led PhD research projects before submitting their applications.

The programme provides a framework for doctoral training that brings together research supervision, academic development, and a supportive research community. Applicants can explore available projects, contact potential supervisors, prepare their academic documents, arrange references, and submit their applications through the official recruitment portal. Candidates should begin by exploring the available projects and identifying those that match their previous academic training, research experience, and intended area of specialisation.

Who can apply

• Applicants from diverse backgrounds who meet the specific research subject, entry requirements, and funding arrangements of the individual studentship.
• Candidates who submit an application for only one project, whether supervisor-led or student-led.

What it offers

• Access to supervisor-led research opportunities across a range of research themes in Earth, environmental, and ecological sciences.
• Research supervision, academic development, and a supportive research community at the University of Edinburgh.

How to apply

• Review the chosen project's description and contact the prospective supervisor to discuss the proposed research before applying.
• Prepare and submit the main studentship application form, an academic CV of no more than two pages, an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, and relevant academic supporting documents as PDFs.
• Submit applications through the official E5 DTP recruitment portal associated with the selected project before the deadline of 2 December 2026 at 12:00 noon GMT.