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. Who can apply The College Research Awards have a high number of applicants, and as a result are highly competitive. Applicants with an outstanding track record of academic achievements and research potential are encouraged to apply. Those candidates with research areas that fall under UK Research Council Awards and meet eligibility criteria are advised to apply to the relevant Research Council as well. Tips for writing a successful proposal We recommend that you submit a project that can result in an initial thesis being submitted within 3 years, 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. Awards The award provides full tuition fees with an annual stipend for three years or part time equivalent. The stipend will be set to the UKRI level for 2025-2026. The UKRI level for 2024-2025 is currently £19,237 for full-time students, or the pro rata equivalent for part-time students. Eligibility Candidates for the College Research Award must be seeking to start their first year of full-time, part-time or distance PhD study in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences within the academic year 2025-2026 and this funding is open to home and international fee applicants. MSc by Research programmes are not eligible. Applying Applications are now closed as the 3rd February 2025 deadline has passed. Frequently Asked Questions:Scholarships System FAQs for Applicants (511.17 KB / PDF) Notification 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. Further Information pgawards@ed.ac.ukThe University reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to amend or withdraw any of the advertised scholarships, without notice. This article was published on 2024-07-29
