School of Social & Political Sciences PhD International Scholarships in UK
The University’s School of Social and Political Sciences is inviting applicants to apply for the PhD International Scholarships. The educational programme is open for the academic session 2024/2025.
The scholarships are open to anyone who, by September 2024, will hold an honours degree in the social sciences. A master’s degree (or overseas equivalent) may be an advantage but not essential.
The scholarships aim to support outstanding individuals seeking to pursue doctoral studies in the social sciences. Candidates, scheduled to hold an honours degree in the social sciences by September 2024, are eligible to apply. While a Master’s degree is advantageous, it is not a prerequisite. Applicants must demonstrate a minimum upper second-class honours undergraduate degree or its equivalent, with evidence of performance at a first-class level.
Application Deadline: 15 March 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Glasgow
- Department: School of Social and Political Sciences
- Course Level: PhD
- Award: Full scholarship package covering 3.5 years of research
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: 3 (1 International and 2 Home Scholarships)
- Nationality: Open to eligible countries listed
- The award can be taken in the UK
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Belize,l Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina, Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape, Verde, Central, African, Republic Chad, Comoros, Congo, Congo Democratic Republic of Cote d’Ivoire Djibouti, Egypt, El Salvador, England, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Haiti, Honduras India, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Northern, Ireland, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua, New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa Sao, Tome and Principe, Scotland, Senegal, Sierra, Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia South, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wales Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: Any subject offered by the University of Glasgow within the social sciences domain
- Admissible Criteria: Applicants must meet specified academic criteria and fulfill Research Opportunity eligibility requirements.
Interested candidates are encouraged to refer to the detailed application instructions provided on the University’s website. For further inquiries, applicants may contact Professor Naomi Head at [email protected].
Benefits
The scholarship offers a comprehensive funding package, covering an annual stipend at the UKRI rate, standard home rate fees, and access to a Research Training Support Grant. Additionally, recipients will receive a Commencement Bursary at the initiation of their PhD program.
For more information and to access application materials, please visit the official scholarship webpage. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a prestigious community of scholars dedicated to addressing pressing social and political challenges of our time.
