Postgraduate funding opportunities
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Alumni Discount
Stay with us - we offer a 20% discount on all Postgraduate Research and full Postgraduate Taught Masters programmes to our alumni.
Postgraduate research funding
Arts and Humanities Doctoral Scholarships
The deadline for applications for our Doctoral Scholarships for entry in 2025 was 2nd December 2024. Sign up for updates on funding opportunities using the form above and we'll let you know when applications open for entry in 2026.
Arts & Humanities Doctoral Scholarships
James McCune Smith PhD Scholarships
The James McCune Smith Scholarships fund Black UK domiciled students to undertake PhD research at the University. It provides an enhanced experience through external mentors, placements, leadership training, community-building activities and networking opportunities. The deadline for applications for entry in October 2025 was 31 January 2025. Sign up using the form above for updates on funding opportunities.
James McCune Smith PhD Scholarships
China Scholarship Council
This scheme provides academically excellent Chinese students with the opportunity to study for a PhD at the University of Glasgow. The scholarships are supported jointly by the China Scholarship Council and the University of Glasgow.
The China Scholarship Council competition for 2025-26 application process:
By Friday 31 January 2025
Applicants must apply for the PhD by no later than Friday 31 January and note on their application that they would like to be considered for the CSC. Applicants should also email the Graduate School to let us know: gradschool.arts@glasgow.ac.uk.
Applicants must complete the CoAH CSC Application Form and send this to their proposed supervisor in advance of the deadline of Tuesday 18 February 2025, to allow their supervisor time to complete the CoAH CSC Supervisor Statement.
Application window for nominated students to apply directly to the CSC on the CSC website. Please see UofG guidelines for further information.
CSC confirm successful nominees.
Please note, students who already have a PhD are not eligible to apply for funding. The College of Arts & Humanities is able to support these awards for new students only (not continuing PhD students).
Alumni Discount
Stay with us - we offer a 20% discount on postgraduate research programmes to our alumni.
Other Scholarships and Funding Opportunities
The University has allocated over £15 million to scholarships for our students. For other funding opportunities search our Scholarships.