Collaboratory Fully Funded Studentships
Launched in 2022, Collaboratory is an 8-year, £7.4m project, funded by the Research England Development Fund. The programme will work with local communities to shape research that address challenges which are important to them.
To carry out this research, Collab will recruit 77 PhD candidates and 37 Research Placement candidates from local communities, supporting them to become future leaders in community engaged research.
Fully funded studentships for 2027
Applications for our fifth and final cohort of fully funded PhD studentships are now open.
Our studentships provide packages of funding and support to successful applicants who are passionate about the local community. Browse the opportunities below. Application deadline 29 November 2026.
Ultimately, Collaboratory aims to support positive, evidence-based change for local communities in Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire and Rutland communities through it’s research.
Who can apply?
These studentships will fully fund UK students and are open to local citizens, employees and practitioners who want to make in a difference to the people of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. We are particularly interested in applicants from non-traditional backgrounds with community experience and a passion for creating positive change. Applicants do not necessarily need a first or 2.1 degree to apply.
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