AHRC Landscape Awards at SOAS University of London, UK for PhD

  •  PhD
  •  30-Jan-2026
  •   United Kingdom
  • $$  Tuition fees and a maintenance stipend for three years (or part-time equivalent)

SOAS University of London is now accepting applications for the AHRC Landscape Awards 2026. Three fully funded PhD scholarships are available for outstanding researchers in the humanities.

To qualify, candidates should demonstrate top academic performance at the master’s level, submit a compelling PhD research plan in the humanities, and secure an offer of admission. The award is open to applicants worldwide.

Established in 1916, SOAS University of London is a public research university and a member institution of the University of London, specializing in the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. It offers world-class teaching across disciplines such as Law, Politics, Economics, Finance, Development Studies, Languages, and Cultures. The university is known for its rich cultural diversity, with students from over 130 countries, and it boasts one of the UK’s five national research libraries focused on these regions.

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AHRC Landscape Awards at SOAS University of London, UK for PhD Established in 1916, SOAS, University of London is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of London (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, SOAS, University of London (SOAS) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. SOAS, University of London (SOAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Applicants from all nationalities
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for any research degree (PhD) programme in the humanities offered by SOAS beginning in the 2026/27 academic year.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Hold or expect to complete a master’s degree with distinction (or equivalent).

  • Applicants with non-UK master’s degrees must be among the top rank of their cohort, confirmed by references and transcripts.

  • Submit a research proposal that clearly focuses on the humanities.

  • Submit a complete application for admission by the scholarship deadline (30 January 2026).

  • Hold an offer of admission before the SOAS Scholarship Panel meets.

  • If required, meet the English language requirements by arranging tests early.

Offered Benefits

  • Full tuition fee coverage for three years (or part-time equivalent).

  • Maintenance stipend for living expenses.

  • Opportunity to undertake research within the AHRC-funded London and Southeast Regional Hub (Hub G).

  • Academic development through SOAS’s research community and doctoral training resources.

Application Process

Step 1: Apply to the PhD programme

  • Submit a full application for admission to a research degree at SOAS.

  • Processing may take 4–6 weeks depending on the time of year.

  • Guidance is available on the SOAS “How to apply to research programmes” webpage.

Step 2: Apply for the scholarship

  • Complete and submit the scholarship application by 12 noon (UK time) on 30 January 2026.

  • Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

For guidance on applying to a research programme and information regarding applications, please visit our  How to apply to research programmes page. Further information about PhDs at SOAS University of London is available on the  Postgraduate research degrees page.

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