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.
SOAS, University of London Information
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.
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
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.