The electronics industry has a shortage of suitably-qualified research engineers and high starting salaries can be commanded. Our PhD graduates typically report a high level of flexibility within their careers, whether industrial or academic. Scholarships Enquiries Research Research in the School at Leeds is focused into research groups to ensure a high priority for all subject areas, within and across the institutes and the department. With over 40 research students, there is a sizeable community to provide support and stimulation. Research funding flows from Industry in US, UK, Japan, Europe.
Staff are members of a number of European and transatlantic networks.
The School is well equipped for research, with facilities including a class 100 clean room, microwave and millimeter-wave measurement facilities, a satellite positioning systems backed by a secondary time standard and powerful computing facilities. We also benefit as part of the University of Leeds, consistently among the most popular universities with UK applicants and with one of the largest and most active student unions in the country. Leeds itself is a massively popular place for students, and many stay on after their first degree. Funding The School has an excellent record of providing support for PhD students from a range of companies and research councils See our Scholarships page and contact the Postgraduate Admission Tutor for current opportunities. Information on scholarships offered through the University of Leeds is available on the University Scholarships page.