Great Western Four+ Doctoral Training Partnership (NERC)
University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom · Doctoral · Social
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Great Western Four+ Doctoral Training Partnership (NERC)
Great Western Four+ Doctoral Training Partnership (NERC)
University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom
About this programme
Find out about the Great Western Four+ Doctoral Training Partnership, a multidisciplinary training environment for postgraduate students in NERC sciences.
Programme facts
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition
- £27,500 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
- An upper second-class degree or higher (or international equivalent) in a discipline related to the PhD project for which you are applying, such as geology, biological sciences, environmental sciences, chemistry or geography. Some projects may be suitable for those with computing, mathematics, engineering and physics degrees. Applicants with additional relevant experience and/or a master's degree are encouraged to apply. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required. If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level E.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all - confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (10)
- China Scholarship Council-University of Bristol PhD ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline 12 noon (UK time) on Monday 30 November 2026
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships: Arts, Law and Social SciencesFully funded
- Fulbright University of Bristol AwardFully funded
- NIHR SPCR PhD Studentship in Primary Care 2026Partial funding · Deadline 16:00 GMT on Monday 2 March 2026
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds