The James McCune Smith Scholarships proudly announce a unique opportunity for Black UK domiciled students to engage in transformative PhD research at the University in any research area where supervision is available. These scholarships aim to provide an enriched academic experience by offering external mentors, placements, leadership training, community-building activities, and networking opportunities.
The James McCune Smith PhD Scholarships are designed to encourage Black students from diverse backgrounds to pursue postgraduate studies. Dr. Dwayne Spiteri, a research associate in the School of Physics & Astronomy, shares his experience, highlighting how the scholarship addresses the under-representation of Black students at the research level.Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow stands as a distinguished public research institution in Glasgow, Scotland. It holds the distinction of being the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and is recognized as one of Scotland’s ancient universities. Renowned for its rich history and academic excellence, the university has earned the 81st position in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and holds the 86th spot in the list of Best Global Universities.
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
Successful candidates will enjoy the following benefits:
- Stipend coverage (estimated at £19,162 for 2024 entry) and fees for up to four years
- Training grant of £3,000 per year
- Six-month placement with industry, government, or non-governmental organization
- Mentorship from outside academia for a broader perspective and networking
- Leadership training and community-building activities
- Support for conferences and other networking opportunities
For further details, including FAQs, application schedule, and research proposal guidance, please visit the official scholarship page.
Application Process
Applicants can apply for the James McCune Smith PhD Scholarships through the university’s application process. Detailed instructions and guidance can be found on the official website. Submit your personal statement via our Scholarship Portal. The personal statement should be up to 500 words on your research interest and why you wish to be a James McCune Smith Scholar. You also need to submit an application on the University’s MyCampus system.