The Department of Physics welcomes applications and research proposals in a variety of areas, and is especially interested in receiving applications from students planning their research projects in fields that will enhance the strength of the Department’s research groups. Prospective students are also encouraged to explore potential supervisors and their research areas.
Applicants should hold, or expect to gain, a first or upper second class degree in physics or a relevant related subject, and be exceptionally motivated for research.
There are a number of funding schemes available. Some cover both stipend (to cover living costs) and tuition fees, while others may cover fees only. The main funding opportunities for the Department are listed below. More options are listed on the King's postgraduate research funding pages or FindAPhD.com.
All scholarships, bursaries or other awards are offered on a competitive basis. Some King's funding opportunities may have earlier deadlines, so please check carefully.
- Department of Physics Studentships
The Department of Physics provides PhD studentship funding for exceptional candidates in all research areas relevant to our research groups.
We will consider all eligible applicants who apply for entry to our PhD programme. To be eligible for a full studentship (stipend plus fees), applicants must be a UK resident for a period of three years immediately prior to the date of application for an award.
Residents of other member states of the European Union are eligible for fees-only awards. Applicants from outside the European Union are not eligible for support from the EPSRC DTA grant. Note that these are the basic criteria imposed by the EPSRC. We will check all applicants for eligibility.
The Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences offers studentships in Physics, funded for 3.5 years, with a bursary starting at the standard research council rate, and which will cover the full cost of fees for home and international students.
- EPSRC Doctoral Training Grant Studentships
All PhD applicants are automatically considered for this award when they apply to the Department of Physics. No separate application form is required.
- Funded PhD projects in Physics
The Department offers fully funded studentships associated with specific research projects every year. You can explore opportunities via the King's website or FindaPhD.com
- Research Council and College Fellowships
We have some limited funding for UK Home students and EU students; you will be automatically considered once you apply.
For further information on postgraduate research funding and scholarships please visit the Centre for Doctoral Studies pages.
Applications should be be submitted via the King’s College London online application portal. When applying, please select the Physics Research MPhil/PhD programme and mention your intended Supervisor, the research group and your project in the 'Research Proposal' area.
Any written submissions required by the supervisor/department/research group should be submitted in one document. If you are applying to a specific research group, or if your supervisor belongs to a specific research group, you must include the name of the research group at the top of this document.