How to apply

 

Submit your application

Once you are familiar with the programme details, have considered which of the advertised PhD projects align most closely with your interests, and have read through the FAQs, you are ready to apply!

Deadlines

Recruitment will continue until the available studentship funding has been allocated. We encourage you to apply early in the application cycle, to maximise your chances of securing one of your preferred available studentships.

Applications will open in early November 2025.

Please apply by the following deadlines:

      • 9am Monday 1st December 2025
      • 9am Monday 12th January 2026

Applications will be shortlisted for interview following these deadlines. Interviews will take place during w/c 15th December 2025, and w/c 26th January 2026.

Recruitment will continue until the available studentship funding has been allocated. We encourage you to apply early in the application cycle, to maximise your chances of securing one of your preferred available studentships.

Next steps: shortlisting and interviews

The flow-chart below shows the CDT application, shortlisting and interview process. You can also download this chart as a PDF.

application process flowchart. A text version can be downloaded from this page
application process flowchart. A text version can be downloaded from this page

Do you have any further questions?

If you have a question about your application not covered in our Frequently Asked Questions page, please reach out to us at aerosol-science@bristol.ac.uk