Collaboratory PhD Studentships 2026
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
Collaboratory PhD Studentships
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire: Cohort 2026
All of Collaboratory’s research projects are centred around one or more challenges relevant to local communities. Projects are carried out by a research candidate, and are supported by teams of Nottinghamshire researchers and partners from local community-focused organisations.
ORIGINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59pm, Sunday 30 November 2025
The application deadline has been extended for selected projects only. To view details of the extended projects please visit our extended applications page.
PhD Studentships
Collaboratory studentships are packages of funding and support awarded to a successful applicant to enable them to work towards the completion of a PhD degree programme. Visit our studentships pages below to find out what our studentships include, and what kinds of candidates we are looking for.
Available PhD Projects
Click on each project below to see the full project studentship advert, including individual competency requirements. All projects available through our Nottingham and Nottinghamshire chapter are hosted at either Nottingham Trent University or the University of Nottingham.
Key dates
- Application deadline: 11:59pm Sunday 30 November 2025
- Application outcomes communicated: By 23 December 2025
- Applicant interviews: 7th – 30th January 2026
- Start date for successful PhD candidates: Wednesday 01 April 2026
Your Application
Eligibility criteria
Only applications from those who meet our eligibility criteria will be considered. It is essential that all prospective applications read our eligibility criteria in full before making their application.
How to apply
All applications must be made through our online forms, linked at the top of this page. We do not accept applications by email and we do not accept CVs in place of a complete application form.
We have made an offline version of the application form available to download, below, to support your planning. Final applications must be made through the online form.
Applicant Support
Collaboratory offers a range of information and support sessions to ensure that you can be as an informed and prepared as possible. We strongly encourage all applicants to attend one of our Information Webinars to learn more about us, and to find out if a Collaboratory PhD is right for you. We also run an informal drop-in day, for those who’d like to talk to us in-person, and Research Demystified webinars to help you understand what research involves and how to write a strong application.
Information Webinars
Learn more about the Collaboratory Research Hub and what our studentships offer.
LEARN MORE
Information Webinars
- Mon 20 October, 12pm-1pm
- Thurs 30 October 5:30pm-6:30pm
- Weds 05 November, 1pm-2pm
Drop-In Day
On opportunity to ask your questions to a member of the Collaboratory team in-person.
TALK TO US
Drop-In Day
When: Tues 11 Nov, 10am-6pm
Location: The Carousel, 25 Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FH
No need to register. Just drop by at a time that suits you.
Research Demystified Webinars
Breaking down what it means to undertake a PhD and what makes a strong application.
PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION
Research Demystified Webinars
- Weds 05 November, 5:30pm-6:30pm
- Weds 12 November, 12pm-1pm
About our recruitment process
A major area of Collaboratory’s work focuses on the development of new and more inclusive approaches for recruiting a more diverse range of talented individuals onto research degree programmes. Click below to find out more about how we assess applicants and what measures we’ve introduced to remove barriers to success.