ELIGIBILITY:

This scholarship is available to UK, EU, and overseas applicants. 

Eligible candidates will have an upper second-class (2:1) undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in a related field. 

The University of Sussex believes that the diversity of its staff and student community is fundamental to creative thinking, pedagogic innovation, intellectual challenge, and the interdisciplinary approach to research and learning. They celebrate and promote diversity, equality, and inclusion amongst our staff and students. As such, they welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Apply online for a full-time PhD in Engineering (SEPT2025) using our step-by-step guide.

Please clearly state on your application that you are applying for the Intuitive Interface for Human Movement Augmentation in Robotic Surgery scholarship under the supervision of Dr Yanpei Huang.

Please ensure your application includes each of the following: 

A personal statement indicating your research interests. 

Your CV.

Degree certificates and transcripts. 

2 references, including a minimum of 1 from any institution studied at within the last 5 years.

If your first language is not English you will need to demonstrate that you meet the University’s English language requirements, see here for details of our accepted documentation.

BENEFIT:

You will receive a tax-free stipend at a standard rate of £19,237 per year and your fees will be waived (at the UK, EU, or International rate). In addition, to a one-off Research and Training Support Grant of £2,000.

Number of scholarships available: 1