Colt Foundation PhD Fellowships 2025 offer an exceptional opportunity for aspiring researchers passionate about occupational and environmental health. Open to applicants from all nationalities, these fully funded fellowships support PhD-level studies focused on improving workplace and environmental safety. With comprehensive financial coverage—including tuition fees, a generous stipend, and research-related expenses—the Colt Foundation aims to empower future leaders in public health research and policy.
Applications for the Colt Foundation PhD Fellowships 2025 are currently open, with a submission deadline of August 20, 2025. This prestigious program encourages innovative research that addresses real-world health challenges and promotes safer environments. If you’re committed to making a lasting impact through scientific inquiry and policy advancement, this fellowship is your gateway to contributing meaningfully in the field of occupational or environmental health.
Benefits
- Selected candidates are awarded the following benefits:
- A stipend of GBP 25,301
- Up to GBP 5,000 yearly towards research expenses
- Full fees for UK students
Eligibility
- Applicants can be of any nationality.
- Applicants must have a good track record of academics.
- Applicants must show strong interest in becoming research leaders in occupational and environmental health.
How to apply
pplications should be submitted by prospective students, and not by their supervisors, although it is expected that the supervisor(s) will have had input to ensure that the project can lead to a successful PhD. We do not have an application form, but we ask that applications should include:
- An outline of the proposed research, including the scientific questions that it will address, the data that will be collected, and how they will be analysed to answer the study questions. The proposal should be in no more than 3,000 words.
- The applicant’s CV.
- A detailed letter of support from the proposed supervisor.
- Contact details of two referees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Colt Foundation PhD Fellowships 2025 award up to four three‐year Fellowships in occupational/environmental health. They include stipend, research funds, and fees. Applicants apply directly with a full research proposal, CV, supervisor support letter, and references, with interviews held in London.
What is the goal of the Colt Foundation PhD Fellowships 2025?
The Colt Foundation PhD Fellowships support outstanding early‐career researchers aiming to study occupational or environmental health at a UK university. Each year, up to four Fellowships are offered to fund vital scientific work.
How many Fellowships are awarded in 2025?
Each year, the Foundation selects up to four PhD Fellowships. In 2025, four awards will again be available, offering significant support to eligible candidates driven to advance health research.
What fields do the fellowships target?
The Fellowships focus on PhD studies in occupational health and environmental health. They fund research designed to understand, prevent, or mitigate health risks tied to workplace or environmental exposures.
How long is each Fellowship?
Typically, the PhD Fellowships last for three years. Partial funding may be granted for shorter durations if applicants have started their PhD and need support to complete without full funding.
What funding is included?
Funding includes a stipend (£25,301, £28,298 in London for 2025/26), up to £5,000 annually for research, and full UK tuition fees. Overseas students must cover any fees above UK level.
Who decides on the winners?
Selection is based on academic record, research proposal quality, supervisor and institutional support, and potential to become future research leaders in occupational and environmental health.
What should a research proposal include?
Proposals (max 3,000 words) must outline the scientific questions, planned data collection, and analysis methods. Applicants must also submit a CV, a detailed supervisor’s letter, and two referees’ contacts.
Who submits the application?
Applicants must submit their own application, with supervisor input on feasibility. Documents (research outline, CV, supervisor’s support letter, referees) must be bundled into a single Word file.
How and when do I apply?
Send your application in Word format via email to the Director. The deadline appears on the Dates & Events page. Applications close at 12pm on the stated day, two weeks before any interview decision.
What happens after submission?
A shortlist is drawn after initial review. Selected applicants are invited to interview in London. Final awardees are chosen based on performance at interview and overall application strength.
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