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Who can apply
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- Country of study
- United Kingdom
- Degree already heldRequired
- Bachelor’s
- Target level
- Doctorate
- Fields of study
- Sciences and Engineering
- Languages
- English: level not specifiedRequiredAccepted certificates: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6 in writing and listening, and 6 in all other sub-tests, TOEFL iBT: At least 90 overall with no subtest below 20, Pearson Test of English (PTE): At least 70 overall with no subtest below 59
- Minimum grade
- First or High 2:1 UK undergraduate degree (or international equivalent) comprising at least four years of training
- Work experience
- Evidence of some research experience is highly desirable (this includes extended undergraduate projects).
The real funding
What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.
- Paid
- Tuition
- Length of the funding
- 48 months
Dates
- Applications close
- Applications accepted all year round
- Studies start
- September 2027
Application steps
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Step 1: Prepare your application documents.
- With whom
- You (the applicant)
- Documents to provide
- Personal (supporting) statement
- Certificates and transcripts of completed and in-progress qualifications
- CV
- Contact details of two academic referees
- English language proof (not required at the point of application)
Step 2: Submit the application online via the University's online application form, listing the two research missions you are applying to.
- With whom
- You (the applicant)
- Official link
- Open the official page (opens in a new tab)
Step 3: Email the CDT after you have submitted your application.
- With whom
- You (the applicant) emailing the CDT Admissions team
Step 4: Attend an in-person interview if your application is shortlisted; your application is first assessed by the CDT academic leadership team.
- With whom
- The CDT academic leadership team and you
Where to apply
The University of Manchester (opens in a new tab) · EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in 2D Materials of Tomorrow (2DMoT) PhD programme
Official title (in English): EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in 2D Materials of Tomorrow (2DMoT)
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Official website of The University of Manchester: pgapplication.manchester.ac.uk
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