How to Apply

You can apply for a Red-ALERT studentship to study at one of our 4 higher education institutions.

Funded PhD Studentships

Red-ALERT is a UKRI (NERC) funded Centre for Doctoral Training, offering up to a maximum of 16 fully-funded studentships across the University of Bath; Bangor University; Cardiff University; and the university of Exeter, starting in October each year.

A NERC Studentship covers:

  • University fees
  • Payment of tax-free stipend for living expenses
  • Research Training Support Grant

Our PhD studentships are built around research projects, co-created between academic supervisors from one of our 5 partner institutions, and scientists working across industry and government institutions.

Application Guidance

All approved research projects will be advertised on FindAPhD in late autumn each year, and will be linked to our webpage. Please ensure you read through the project advert and the research methodology before applying to Red-ALERT.

Entry Requirements: Successful applicants normally hold, and/or expect to receive:

  • A first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a related subject.
  • Research or professional experience.

Although it is not a requirement, most applicants will have completed a master’s-level qualification in a related subject.

Contact Red-ALERT on redalertcdt@bath.ac.uk if you are unsure about your eligibility and would like to discuss your potential application.

English Language Requirements

There are a number of ways you can officially prove your language skills for entry into Higher Education in the UK:

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Applications for our 2025/6 entry are now closed.

Applications for 2026/7 entry will open in autumn 2025 on FindAPhD, and linked to our website.