The University of Edinburgh welcomes applications for a prestigious Leverhulme Trust PhD Studentship exploring input and uptake in Mandarin-speaking children. Starting in 2026, this award provides tuition coverage, a competitive stipend, and the chance to engage in innovative crosslinguistic research.
Eligibility is open to UK and international students with a minimum 2:1 degree or an MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline. Applicants must be starting their first PhD and cannot hold another funded scholarship.
Founded in 1583, the University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious public research universities, located in the heart of Scotland’s capital city. It is a member of the Russell Group and ranks highly in global university rankings, welcoming students from over 150 countries.
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.