MATERIALS ENGINEERING - POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Research Degrees
See the Research Degrees web pages for information about PhD studies at The Open University, including the Prospectus, 'Being an OU Student', Fees and Funding' and 'How to Apply'. Please read the instructions in each of the positions listed above, as these may differ from those given in the Research Degrees web pages.
Immigration Information
Overseas students and applicants should be aware of the rapidly evolving regulations regarding study in the UK. The UK Border Agency website gives up-to-date information on visas for students. Most research students will need to apply to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate before a visa can be obtained. Successful applicants should be aware that the Research School will offer a great deal of guidance on the immigration process and you should not attempt to start either ATAS or visa application before they have advised you.
Details of whom to contact for information or to make an application are given on the page for each individual position (when listed above). Our application from is available for download here.