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We are looking for applicants that have the potential to do great research and contribute new knowledge to Acoustics. But we also want applicants who have a broader interest in sound and who want to join and collaborate across a diverse community of researchers. We will provide you with access to bespoke training and specialist laboratories to support your individual research and develop the core skills to make a difference in your future career.

The CDT programme is not accepting any new applications for 2025/6 entry.

We anticipate our list of 2026 PhD opportunities will be advertised from October/November 2025. If you wish to be notified of our 2026 funded PhD opportunities, please email see-SoundFutures@salford.ac.uk.

What is funded?

Our fully-funded PhD positions offer:

  • A stipend based on the standard UKRI rate. For 2025/2026 – £20,780 year.
    • A small number of enhanced stipends for widening participation are available (£2,000 per year)
  • Cost of UK home tuition fees.
  • Research Training Support Grant (RTSG), which covers costs of carrying out research such as lab consumables, travel to conferences, access to facilities etc (£4,100 per year).
  • Free access to the CDT cohort training programme and activities such as summer schools where travel and subsistence costs are covered by the CDT.

Eligibility

Academic Qualifications

  • A 2.1 or better in a relevant undergraduate degree or a relevant masters degree.
  • Must be in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Audiology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Architecture or another subject with relevance to your research topic.

Timeline

  • Application deadline:  TBC
  • Interviews and CDT offers: TBC
  • Application to host university begin: TBC

Questions?

Example funded PhD projects (2025)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We provide an inclusive, inspiring and supportive environment. From inception, inclusivity has been deliberately designed and embedded into all that we do as a CDT community, where every student, supervisor and partner feels that they matter and belong. We treat people fairly and in accordance with their needs, celebrate difference, and work towards equity in outcomes for all. We are pro-active to ensure that doctoral candidates, regardless of background, enjoy similar experiences and outcomes. We continuously work to remove barriers that stand in the way of achievement and equity.