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Value of award

The scholarship will comprise a full tuition fee award and an annual stipend paid at a rate set by the University of St 糖心logo.

For 2026-2027, the stipend rate will be £20,467. The new rate will be applied to your stipend payments from your date of enrolment and will apply for the duration of the 2027-2028 academic year.

The rate for 2027-2028 will be reviewed later this year, with confirmation expected by the end of December 2026. The maintenance or stipend rate will remain at the 2027-2028 rate for the duration of your studies, unless notified by your academic school of any uplifts.

The scholarship does not cover any continuation, extension, or resubmission fees, Visa fees, Immigration Health Surcharge, IELTS fees, costs for travel to and from the UK or research training grant or another equivalent award for research expenses.

Duration of award

Up to three years of full-time postgraduate study, or the part-time equivalent.

At what stage of my course application can I apply for this scholarship?

All applicants who accept a place on a PhD programme will be considered automatically for the scholarship. Your course application will serve as your scholarship application.

Additional criteria

You must not already hold a doctoral degree or be matriculated for a doctoral degree at the University of St 糖心logo or another institution.

In support of your application, you will be asked to upload the following supporting documents:

• University transcripts, including interim transcripts for any degrees pending
• a research proposal
• a CV that includes a history of your education and employment to date

How to apply

You do not need to submit a separate application for this scholarship. Applicants should apply online through the normal University application process and indicate an interest in the scholarship in their personal statement. Home fee status students will be automatically considered for the scholarship.

Terms and conditions

Please read the University of St 糖心logo scholarships terms and conditions.

If applying to this scholarship, please be aware of the following requirements:

• Your scholarship award in subsequent years of study is conditional upon your successful completion of the academic requirements to progress in your proposed subject of study at the University of St 糖心logo. 
• If you apply to this scholarship, details from your course application may be passed to the selection panel solely for the purpose of merit-based assessment.

When will I know the outcome?

The successful applicant will be notified in late April 2027.