PhD studentships
PPD recruits several graduates every year to study for a research degree (PhD) in experimental particle physics at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.
As RAL doesn’t award degrees, each student is also registered for a PhD at a partner university.
There are no live opportunities, the next intake is expected in October 2026.
FAQs
How to apply
Please contact PAPPDDIRECTOR@STFC.AC.UK for an application form.
What funding does the studentship provide?
Standard UKRI studentship with the possibility of a long-term attachment to CERN or another international laboratory.
Are international students eligible?
Yes, depending on arrangements with the host university.
How long is the PhD?
3.5 years
Who supervises the student?
The student has joint supervision from a PPD staff member and university academic.
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