We have numerous research opportunities open to applicants from home and overseas.
The latest Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES 2023) has placed Ulster University 4th in the UK for postgraduate researcher satisfaction.
The national benchmarking exercise surveyed postgraduate research students from 105 universities across the UK about their postgraduate research experience.
The University admits researchers on the basis of a policy of equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections within the community.
Ulster University Doctoral College research culture
Ulster University collaboratives with a range of institutions and Industry partners to provide fully funded PhD scholarship opportunities.
Funding opportunities for research study at Ulster
Offering the chance for those interested in PhD research to have their study paid for.
Want to study on a self-funded basis? Or have a private sponsor?
You may be eligible to apply for the PhD by Published Work which is a one-year programme pulling together themes from your existing publications.
The MRes is a great introduction to research study and is a one-year programme.
The MPhil programme is offered across all research areas within the university.
This is research-based degree which is equivalent in level to a PhD
The PhD is offered across all research areas within the University and there are a wide range of funding opportunities.
We offer a number of Higher Doctorates for members of staff or graduates of the University
