College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Research Awards - Economics

The College Research Student Awards scheme is designed to attract high quality students applying for PhD research.

As a student with us you will work with some of the most influential academics in your chosen field and learn about the very latest developments in your subject. Those chosen exemplify the high standards the University of Edinburgh sets for its research students and the investment that we make in their potential.

The award is for applicants to the 4-year Economics (PhD with Integrated Study) and provides full tuition fees with an annual stipend for 4 years.

The stipend will be set to the UKRI level for 2026/2027 which is £21,780 for full-time students, or the pro rata equivalent for part-time students. 


Applicants must be of outstanding academic merit and research potential.


We recommend that you submit a project that can result in an initial thesis being submitted for examination within the prescribed period of the PhD, in line with the length of funding available.

Your proposal should provide insight into what you plan to research, how you will conduct your research, and the contribution(s) it will make. At this stage your proposal provides evidence of your ability to write, think, create, and argue. It also helps indicate how your research will fit into the institution and its goals. A strong proposal contains a clear proposition and/or question, sets up outcomes that can be delivered, contains several propositions which are then connected to for the structure, is intelligible to non-experts, has a relevant audience, and shows critical thinking.


The award is only available to applicants to the 4-year Economics (PhD with Integrated Study) joining in 2026/2027.

Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application.

In order to gain access to the scholarship application system applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh. Please note that, following the submission of an application for admission, it can take up to five working days for all system checks to be completed and access to be granted. We highly recommend you apply for the scholarship well in advance of the scholarship deadline date should you encounter any technical difficulties with your application which need resolved.

The online scholarship application form is located in EUCLID and can be accessed via MyEd - our web based information portal at: https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk

When logging in to MyEd, you will need your University User Name (UUN) and password. If you require assistance, please go to: http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance

Further guidance on applying for scholarships as a registered student can be found here: Applying for a scholarship | Student Systems | Student Administration

The scholarship deadline is 23rd June 2026: You are strongly advised to ensure that you have submitted your admission application at least five working days before this date and within the School admission deadline if earlier.

Applicants who previously applied for the scholarship this year are welcome to re-apply. If necessary, candidates who have already applied for admission are able to provide a revised research proposal to EconPGR.enquiries@ed.ac.uk before June 23rd 2026 but a scholarship application must also be made by the same deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

 

Frequently Asked Questions & Terms and Conditions:

Scholarships Systems FAQs for Applicants (152.11 KB / PDF)


Applicants will be notified of their standing by their intended School of study.  Please contact your School's postgraduate office for information on your status.


Important

The University reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to amend or withdraw any of the advertised scholarships, without further notice.

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