Arts and Humanities Research Council Doctoral Landscape Award, UK for PhD

  •  PhD
  •  21-Nov-2025
  •   United Kingdom
  • $$  Home tuition fee and annual stipend (with support for project and internship costs)

The University of Strathclyde invites applications for three PhD scholarships under the prestigious Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) for the 2026/27 academic year. These awards aim to support outstanding doctoral candidates pursuing research across the arts, humanities, and related interdisciplinary fields. Successful applicants will receive full funding, including tuition fees, a living stipend, and support for project or internship costs.

To be eligible for the award at University of Strathclyde, applicants must hold (or be completing) a relevant Master’s degree with Merit/Distinction and a good honours degree (First or Upper Second Class) or equivalent. Both Home and International students can apply, but international applicants must meet English language requirements and, under funding rules, only one international award is available for 2026/27.

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international university known for its strong focus on innovation, research excellence, and practical learning located in Glasgow, Scotland. Founded in 1796 as the Andersonian Institute, it has grown into a top-ranked institution recognized for its world-class teaching and industry collaboration.

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Arts and Humanities Research Council Doctoral Landscape Award, UK for PhD Founded in 1964, University of Strathclyde 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. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Strathclyde is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Strathclyde 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to Home (UK) and International applicants
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in the following subjects offered by the University of Strathclyde:
    Architecture, Design, English, History, Journalism, Languages, Law, Marketing, Politics, Product Design, and related interdisciplinary areas.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
  • Hold (or be completing) a relevant Master’s degree with Merit/Distinction and a good honours degree (First or Upper Second Class).

  • Meet UKRI studentship eligibility criteria.

  • Have identified a supervisor at Strathclyde prior to applying (applications without a confirmed supervisor will not be accepted).

  • Meet English language requirements (for international applicants).

  • Apply for full-time or part-time study (part-time option available only for those not requiring a study visa).

Offered Benefits

  • Full Home tuition fees covered.

  • Annual stipend for living costs (as per UKRI rate).

  • Support for internships, training, or project costs.

  • Duration of 3.5 years, with the possibility of an additional 6 months for training or placement.

  • The University of Strathclyde will cover the international fee difference for successful international applicants.

Application Process

  1. Contact the relevant PhD Pathway Lead with a short project description.

  2. Obtain supervision approval before submitting your application.

  3. Complete the required forms:

    • AHRC Student Led Competition Application Cover Document

    • EDI Monitoring Form

    • Research Proposal Form

    • Academic transcripts and certificates

    • A 3-page CV

    • Two academic references

  4. Submit all documents via email by 12 noon (GMT) on 21 November 2025.

Contact emails (Pathway Leads):

  • Creative Writing, English, Gender Studies, History, Journalism, Media and Communications, Modern Languages and Translation Studies: Dr Eleanor Bell

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