The University of Birmingham is pleased to announce applications for the Sir Henry Thomas Scholarship, supporting PhD research in fields related to Hispanic Studies. The scholarship funds home tuition and provides an annual stipend to help scholars focus on impactful research.
Eligible applicants must hold a strong academic background, including a first-class or upper second-class undergraduate degree and a relevant Master’s qualification. The scholarship is open to new doctoral candidates and current internal Year 1 PhD students whose proposed research aligns with Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, or Latin American Studies and is supervised by a qualified faculty member in the department.
The University of Birmingham is a leading global research institution located in Edgbaston, United Kingdom. Known for its rich academic heritage and world-class facilities, the university offers a vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment for students and researchers. Its diverse campus community, cutting-edge research centres, and excellent support services make it a top choice for scholars aiming to advance their academic and professional goals.
University of Birmingham Information
Founded in 1900, University of Birmingham is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Birmingham (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), West Midlands. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Birmingham is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Birmingham 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.
Offered Benefits
• Coverage of Home tuition fees for three years.
• A £15,000 annual stipend for three years (subject to satisfactory progress).
• For international students: the Home fee amount will serve as a partial contribution toward overseas fees.
• Opportunity to conduct advanced research under expert supervision in a globally recognized institution.
Application Process
Applicants must complete one application process for all College of Arts and Law doctoral scholarships:
Apply for admission to the relevant PhD programme at the University of Birmingham.
Complete the scholarship application form via the “ Apply Now” link, selecting the Sir Henry Thomas Scholarship among the options.
Submit all required documents by the deadline: 27 February 2026.