How to apply
The N0MES PhDs are funded by the University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, UKRI, and over 30 industrial partners. They also offer you access to training, networking and development opportunities to help you build a research and innovation career.
All N0MES CDT applications are managed by both University’s postgraduate recruitment teams at the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University. The Centre Coordinator will be your first point of contact.
The application form can be accessed via the weblinks which will be noted on each project advert which will be posted on this page when applications are open.
Expectations for research organisations, supervisors and students are set out in the statement of expectations for doctoral training.
N0MES researchers will receive:
Maintenance grant
A maintenance grant of £20,780 per year for your living costs, which is paid to you in monthly instalments. This may rise by a small percentage annually to cover increased living costs.
Support for tuition fees
This is currently £4,786 per year, which covers UK students’ full fees only. Please note: tuition fees for non-UK students are considerably higher (currently £31,250 per year at the University of Liverpool and £18,250 per year at Liverpool John Moores University). International students will be required to fund the difference themselves, unless stated otherwise in the advert.
Application process
The N0MES CDT application process you will follow varies depending on which of the two universities below the supervisor is based.
Aspiring N0MES researchers should find a PhD vacancy on our FindaPhD show case page, note the lead university, then follow the application process below, as appropriate.
For University of Liverpool:
- Find a current PhD vacancy on the CDT’s FindaPhD show case page [follow link].
- Complete and submit the University of Liverpool application form.
- Once assessed, applications will be forwarded by the University’s postgraduate recruitment team to the CDT for shortlisting with the academic supervisor/s within 24 hours of receiving the application.
- The CDT will invite shortlisted candidates to an online interview within 14 days of the submission deadline and notify unsuccessful candidates via email.
- We aim to hold all interviews within 28 days of the deadline.
- We aim to let successful candidates know the outcome of their application within 6 weeks days of the submission deadline.
- For application guidance, review the University’s ‘How to apply for a PhD page‘ and additional CDT guidance notes below.‘ and additional CDT guidance notes below.
Additional Guidance Notes
There are several sections on the University of Liverpool’s application form that you will require additional information for, as follows: –
Programme of Study: Research Degree (MPhil/PhD/MD) Applicants Only: Please give brief details of your research area or the title of your project: Please add N0MES CDT PhD Finance Do you already have funding in place? Yes What is your main source of funding? Studentship If you have been awarded funding or you are applying for funding (sponsorship, scholarship, studentship or award), please provide details: N0MES CDT If you have selected Studentship, please indicate the type of studentship (eg University of Liverpool Studentship) and provide the reference number of this studentship: Not needed. If you are applying for a University of Liverpool Studentship please indicate the Studentship title: (if you wish to apply for more than one project, note them here in order of preference) N0MES CDT [and add the title of the project/s you are applying for] |
For Liverpool John Moores University:
- Find a current PhD vacancy on our FindaPhD show case page.
- Complete the LJMU Research Enquiry Form.
- Please include the title of the advertised post in the summary of your proposal field, and the specific subject area will be N0MES PhD.
- If you are a UK student, please choose ‘Yes’ for the ‘Do you have funding?’ field. For non-UK students please note the funding requirements as detailed above. Only choose yes if you have secured the additional funding for international fees (the additional funds will be approximately £13,500 per annum for 4 years, i.e. at least £54,000 in total).
- Interviews will be held within 14 days of the submission deadline. If you have not heard anything by then, please assume your application was not successful.
- Successful candidates will be notified within 21 days of the submission deadline.
Live Projects
University of Liverpool Live Projects
Closing Date: Friday 18 April 2025
Underwater Radiated Noise Prediction of Commercial Ships (BMT)
Closing Date: Wednesday 30 April 2025
Effects of offshore wind farms on the distribution of invasive species
Evaluating change in biodiversity at local and regional ecosytem scale
Studentship award
N0MES CDT researchers will receive a fully funded studentship award which includes:
Living costs paid
A minimum stipend at the current UKRI rate, for your living costs which is paid in regular instalments.
Tuition paid
Tuition fees (for UK students only unless stated otherwise in the specific project advert).
Research support paid
Research support for conferences, consumables, travel, etc.
Eligibility criteria
International, EU student eligibility and student fees FOR EU and EEA students who do not meet the EPRSC eligibility* requirements are classified as international students. Eligibility is based on residency not nationality. EU and EAA students with settled status will be classified as Home students.
Unless stated otherwise international students will be required to fund the difference between international and home student tuition fees. For 2025 fees for international students are currently in the region of: £31,250 per year at the University of Liverpool and £18,250 per year at Liverpool John Moores University.
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