The University of Glasgow is inviting applications for up to 20 scholarships being offered by the College of Social Sciences to study for a PhD in an area of research. UK/EU and International students are eligible to apply.
The aim of the scholarship is to enable and encourage academically able students from any nationality.
The University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland’s four ancient universities. It was founded in 1451
If English is not first language, students will be required to provide a language test before they can start their studies.
University of Glasgow Information
Established in 1451, University of Glasgow is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Glasgow (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Scotland. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Dumfries, Singapore. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Glasgow (UofG) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Glasgow (UofG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 568 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Offered Benefits
20 scholarships are available. The scholarship will run for a maximum of 3 years full-time or 5 years part-time commencing between October 2017 and January 2018 and will provide:
- an annual maintenance grant (stipend) equivalent to the RCUK stipend rates (Full time and Part time rates for 2017-18 to be confirmed)
- fees at the standard Home/EU or International rate
- a research support grant of £750 (£450 part-time) per annum
Stipends are paid August-July, in line with the University of Glasgow financial year.
Successful applicants will be funded up until the end of their 3rd year of full-time PhD studies or their 5thyear of part-time PhD studies.
Application Process
Applicants not currently studying for a PhD in the College of Social Sciences must identify a potential supervisor prior to submitting an application, in order to secure a reference and develop a research proposal. Please contact the relevant School PGR Director or Subject PGR Convenor listed above, in order to identify potential supervisors based on your proposed area of research. All applicants should attach the following documentation to a single email and send to William.Shirriffs-at-glasgow.ac.uk.