Swansea University Research Excellence Scholarships (SURES) 2026

The Swansea University Research Excellence Scholarships (SURES) are a university-funded doctoral scholarship scheme run by Swansea University in the United Kingdom. The programme supports outstanding research students joining selected PhD projects across a range of disciplines at the university.

Based on recent postings, SURES awards are offered for specific advertised research projects and are open to UK and international applicants. The scholarships are described as fully funded, typically covering tuition fees and a stipend. Some project listings also mention additional support such as a training allowance for research development, conference attendance, and industry engagement. Awards commonly support full-time doctoral study at Swansea University in Wales, United Kingdom.

Eligibility usually requires a strong academic record. Recent SURES project adverts state that applicants should normally have, or expect to achieve, a first-class UK undergraduate degree or equivalent international qualification, or a 2:1 undergraduate degree plus a distinction at master's level in a relevant subject. Requirements can vary by project, and some opportunities ask for specific disciplinary backgrounds such as engineering, data science, bioinformatics, or related areas. English language requirements also apply in line with Swansea University regulations.

SURES opportunities are generally advertised as individual PhD studentships rather than through one single central competition. Students should therefore look for current SURES-funded project pages on Swansea University's postgraduate scholarship and research vacancies pages, read the project-specific criteria carefully, and apply through the route stated in the advertisement. Because funding details and deadlines can differ by project and cohort, applicants should always check the latest official project listing before applying.