The University of Glasgow’s School of Social and Political Sciences is offering five fully funded PhD scholarships for doctoral research starting in October 2025. This prestigious opportunity includes 3 international scholarships for students from eligible countries and 2 home scholarships for UK widening participation candidates.
About the University and School
The University of Glasgow, founded in 1451, is the 4th oldest university in the English-speaking world. Its School of Social and Political Sciences (SPS) is known for its world-leading interdisciplinary research, recognized as 90% “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” by the Research Excellence Framework.
Scholarship Award Details
The scholarship will fund 3.5 years of PhD research and includes:
- Annual Stipend: UKRI rate (~£18,622 per year for 2024, subject to change)
- Tuition Fees: Fully covered at the home or international rate
- Research Training Support Grant: Up to £940 per year
- Commencement Bursary: A one-time payment at the start of the PhD.
Eligibility Criteria
1# Academic Qualifications:
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- A minimum upper second-class honors (2:1) undergraduate degree (or international equivalent) in social sciences.
- A Master’s degree is an advantage but not mandatory.
- Applicants without a master’s must have a first-class undergraduate degree or distinction.
2# Demographic Eligibility:
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- International Scholarships (3): Open to candidates from Least Developed, Low Income, Lower Middle Income, or Upper Middle Income countries as listed by the OECD.
- Home Scholarships (2): Open to UK widening participation candidates.
Application Deadlines
The last date to apply for the School of Social and Political Sciences PhD Scholarships at the University of Glasgow is 31 March 2025. Referees must submit their references by this date.