PhD scholarship opportunities
Our PhD scholarships are available to UK applicants applying to study a PhD within the Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC).
Doctoral research students in LITAC will develop the ability to pursue research that advances the disciplines of textile technology, textile and fashion design, polymer science, and colour science and technology to find solutions to global challenges using advanced research tools and techniques.
They will learn how to derive implications from their research results and communicate their findings to policy makers, practitioners, academics and industrial partners.
Available PHD scholarships
Application deadline Monday 3 March 2025.
- Inclusive Colour Design for Neurodivergence
- Piezoelectric Hydrogel for On-demand Release of Anticancer Drugs for the Treatment of Bone Cancer
- Smart Fibre and Textile Development for Ultrasonic Monitoring
These are highly competitive scholarships, consisting of the award of tuition fees and an annual maintenance stipend that matches UKRI rates (19,237 GBP in 2024/25).
The Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC) is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary international research institute co-founded in 2021 by The Clothworkers’ Company and the University of Leeds.
LITAC is building on a unique heritage of nearly 150 years of teaching and research in colour and textiles. As a collaborative international research Institute, we apply our expertise, working together with external partners, both industrial and academic from across the world, to address global challenges and ensure sustainable development in textile and colour industries.
How to apply
All candidates will be assessed, and selection is based on academic merit.
For further details about each Scholarship opportunity, and how to apply, please see the project list above.
For more information, please email the Graduate School Office at ahcpgradmissions@leeds.ac.uk.