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Bursaries for Physics Students
16 verified bursaries and scholarships worth £500–£15,000 for physics students, across 9 UK universities.
2,793 UK funds tracked · Last checked 23 Oct 2026
Biggest Physics bursaries by university
From outside your university 4
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All funds 16
PhD Bursaries for International Students in Physics or MathematicsVariesAberystwyth University · Physics, Mathematics · International students
Institute of Physics (IOP) Teacher Training ScholarshipsVariesGoldsmiths University of London · Physics
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Cross-Disciplinary Approaches To Non-Equilibrium Systems CDT (CANES)VariesKing's College London · Physics
Southampton Photonics Impact Scholarship£15,000University of Southampton · Physics · International students
The Braithwaite Family Foundation Scholarship for Medical Physics£11,900University of Surrey · Physics
Questions
How many bursaries are there for physics students?
We list 16 for physics students, across 8 UK universities and national funders.
Which university gives the most to physics students?
University of Southampton: the Physics and Astronomy Achievement scholarship is worth £5,000.
Are there grants for physics students outside universities?
Yes, including Institute of Physics (IOP) Undergraduate Bursaries, IOA Bursary Fund and Royal Astronomical Society Undergraduate Grants.
Which deadline is next?
The STFC studentships in Space/Planetary Physics (Aberystwyth University) closes on 24 November 2026.
Physics bursaries by university
External / National Bodies4 fundsAberystwyth University3 fundsUniversity of Southampton2 fundsUniversity of York2 funds