School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures

The University will offer PhD scholarships for students starting their PhD research at the University in the 2027-2028 academic session.

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 Kathleen Meek PhD Scholarship (for the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures) is designed to attract high quality students applying for PhD research in English Literature.

This award supports a Scottish or UK-domiciled student to study Creative Writing at postgraduate, taught masters level.

The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures at the University of Edinburgh is delighted to invite applications for a postgraduate scholarship to be awarded in 2027-2028.

These awards will be available to postgraduate students who are accepted onto the full-time MSc Creative Writing programme.

The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures will offer one award for study in any romance literature, language or dialect.

Designed to support the development of Japanese Studies in the UK, this scheme annually provides a limited number of postgraduate awards.

The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures at the University of Edinburgh will offer two scholarships for the Masters in East Asian Studies programme (with Chinese Studies) for entry in September 2027.