School of Social and Political Science PhD Scholarship

School of Social and Political Science PhD Scholarship | School of Social and Political Science Skip to main content logo image/svg+xml School of Social and Political Science Search Search Main navigation Main navigation Main navigation button Search Home Study Toggle Dropdown Undergraduate degree programmes Postgraduate taught programmes Postgraduate research programmes Scholarships Meet us Student stories Alumni Prospective students Research Toggle Dropdown Research projects Collaborations Postdoctoral research Academic visitors Our research centres Our research ethics Research Explorer Inaugural Lectures Students Toggle Dropdown Undergraduate Postgraduate Development Hub Subject Areas About Us Toggle Dropdown Message from the Head of School News & Events People Centres Contact Staff resources You are here Home Study Prospective students Postgraduate research students Scholarships University of Edinburgh Awards School of Social and Political Science PhD Scholarship School of Social and Political Science PhD Scholarship Body Unfortunately, this scholarship is not available for award in 2026/27. Please use the University’s scholarship search function to explore other funding opportunities. As a guide to competition levels, in the 2025/26 cycle 174 applicants (future students) applied for 1 available scholarship, and 18 applicants (current students) applied for 1 available scholarship. The number of available awards may change each year. Ensure you visit the Important Information and Recommendations section before you apply. We consider this section to be essential reading. This award will support you to be part of the next generation of social science thought leaders. It is available to students researching any area within the School of Social and Political Science. The University reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to amend or withdraw any of the advertised scholarships, without notice. Who can apply? This scholarship is available to all nationalities. Please note these scholarships are only for a PhD degree in the School of Social and Political Science , not for MSc by Research study. These awards are available both to students intending to begin PhD study in the next academic year and to students currently in Year 1 (full-time equivalent) of their PhD in the School (if successful this will be a two-year award, full-time equivalent). These awards are available to all areas of research within the School of Social and Political Science. When making decisions, the Selection Committee will consider: the applicant's academic achievements research proposal research potential any publications made any relevant non-academic experience the degree of support provided by references Financial status and nationality are not taken into account. Please ensure you read the self-assessment section to ensure you meet all the criteria as the application process is very competitive. Value of awards The award covers: Full tuition fees (UK, EU or Overseas level) The stipend will be set to the UKRI level for 2025/26. The UKRI level for 2024/25 is currently £19,237 for full-time students, or the pro rata equivalent for part-time students. Awards for new students are made for one year in the first instance and are renewable for up to a further two years (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress. Application deadline In order to gain access to the scholarship application system, applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh. Applicants must submit two separate applications by the deadline: Application for admission to a PhD degree in the School of Social and Political Science (must be submitted at least 5 working days before the scholarship deadline ) School of Social and Political Science PhD Scholarship application Updated or additional documents or information for your PhD programme application cannot be accepted after your application has been sent for academic assessment. Bef…