The School of Social and Political Science is pleased to announce the John Peterson Memorial Scholarship, a funded PhD award available for September 2024 entry at the University of Edinburgh.
This scholarship, established in memory of University of Edinburgh’s esteemed International Relations Professor John Peterson, aims to support PhD study in Politics and International Relations (PIR) at the School of Social and Political Science.
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities located in the heart of Scotland’s capital city. Founded in 1582, it boasts a rich history of academic excellence and innovation. Renowned for its cutting-edge research, the university is consistently ranked among the top institutions globally. Its diverse community of scholars and students from over 150 countries fosters a vibrant and inclusive academic environment. With a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs spanning various disciplines, from the arts and humanities to sciences and engineering, the University of Edinburgh offers students unparalleled opportunities for learning and personal growth.
The University of Edinburgh Information
Established in 1583, The University of Edinburgh is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Edinburgh (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Scotland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, The University of Edinburgh is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of Edinburgh offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 436 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
The award covers full tuition fees (UK, EU, or Overseas level) for the Prescribed Period of Study (3 years for the full-time PhD programme and 6 years for the part-time PhD programme), and a first year stipend (full-time equivalent, pro-rata for part-time) set to the UKRI level for 2024-2025 (uplifting in Year 2 for a part-time awardee). For reference, the UKRI level for 2024-2025 is set at £19,237 for full-time students, or the pro rata equivalent for part-time students. Please note – the stipend does not continue for remaining years.
Application Process
Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application available on EUCLID, accessible via the University of Edinburgh’s web-based information portal at https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk. Applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh to gain access to the scholarship application system. The deadline for scholarship applications is 23:59 BST on 18th April 2024.