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Department-funded full-time doctoral employment; salary is set individually under a local agreement and no amount is listed. Additional Arctic drone field collection requires separate external funding.

YES-DTN competition: generally 3.5 years of UKRI-rate stipend, university fees and research, fieldwork, training and conference support. Up to 30% of full awards across the network may go to international candidates; 2027/28 award details require confirmation.

YES-DTN award: normally 3.5 years, UKRI-rate stipend, tuition incl. eligible international fee gap, plus research/field/training/conference support. Up to 30% of full awards may go to international applicants. Project award and 2027/28 rate unconfirmed.

YES-DTN network guidance describes a 3.5-year award with a UKRI-rate stipend, tuition and research/fieldwork/training/conference support; eligible applicants completing a three-month industry placement may receive 3.75 years. Up to 30% of full awards may go to international applicants. Project-specific award and budget are unconfirmed. The project record lists 11 January 2027; the detailed guide lists 12 January 2027 at 13:00 GMT. Programme pages conflict on the opening date (2 or 12 November 2026). Current references: UKRI 2026/27 minimum £21,805; Leeds 2027/28 international research tuition £33,000/year; Leeds 2026/27 average living estimate £16,640/52 weeks. Visa (£558) and Immigration Health Surcharge (£776/year) are not covered and may change.

Competitive YES-DTN award, normally 3.5 years, covering tuition, UKRI-rate stipend and research and training support. The 2026/27 minimum is £21,805; 2027/28 is unconfirmed. International places are limited; relocation, visa and health surcharge costs are excluded. Confirm eligibility and any placement extension.