Yeah I agree I will apply as soon as possible. Thank you for the advice!

Yes I have considered that but since the majority of PhD studentships deadline are in January I won’t be able to receive the citizenship in time, but in the worst case scenario I will definetely apply

Actually I've just been told that EU students with settled and pre-settled status will be able to apply for PhD studentships in 2021-22 from the information centre of UK university, but thank you for your answer

Do EU students with settled status in UK will be able to apply for PhD studentships in 2021-22? I have already 2 degrees in UK and I have been living here for the past 6 years.