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The latest research opportunities for students are available now across our eight thematic areas. In addition to these opportunities, we also welcome applications from prospective students who have a research proposal or idea that they would like to develop, find out more about routes to study a research degree at Cranfield University.
A member of staff from the Cranfield Doctoral Network will be happy to discuss your options with you. Our academic staff are internationally recognised leaders in their fields and this allows us to support students from a range of backgrounds and with varied research interests.
Our programmes are highly competitive and although there are no set application deadlines we recommend applying as early as possible to secure your place. This is particularly important if you also want to apply for on-campus accommodation or need to apply for a visa to study in the UK, as these activities will take additional time after your course offer has been made.
Research students at Cranfield register on three main intakes throughout the academic year. These set intake dates allow you to join a more cohesive cohort and feel part of the wider research community straightaway.
You will receive a high quality induction programme, providing information on degree management and the exciting research and networking opportunities available, such as those available through our Doctoral Training Network.
Once you have submitted your online application we will email you to confirm that we have received it. Within two working days, we will also provide you with a username and password so you can access the student portal, EVE. In EVE you will be able to:
To help speed up the application process, please provide your supporting documents (e.g. degree certificate) as soon as possible.
We only require electronic copies of these documents during the application process, which you can provide securely in the Applicant Portal or by email, there is no need to send photocopies by post. Please do not send us hard copies of your original documents.
