We are recruiting open-minded students from any scientific, mathematical, engineering or computing discipline to work on the development of instruments across our Themes.  Our next cohort will commence their studies in October 2025.

Our one-of-a-kind fully funded PhD programme will provide high-level interdisciplinary skills training, individual mentoring, access to industrial collaborations through a team of world-leading supervisors and new laboratory facilities.

Franklin PhD students will have a wide-ranging choice of project, which will have real-world impact and collaborate with universities and partners across the UK. They will receive an annual stipend and other benefits shown here.

Application deadlines for home candidates:

22nd November 2024, 12:00 midday UK time (December interviews)

31st January 2025, 12:00 midday UK time (February interviews)

Application deadline for international candidates:

31st January 2025, 12:00 midday UK time (February interviews)

If you have any questions, please check our Frequently Asked Questions section here or contact us at training@rfi.ac.uk.

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We look forward to reading about your skills, experiences and motivation in wanting to study with us.

Good luck!