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Fully Funded Arts & Humanities Scholarships
Doctoral Landscape Awards 2026
Scholarships for entry in 2026
These scholarships:
- Cover all tuition fees and a maintenance grant (stipend)
- Are open to students from anywhere in the world
- Are available for full-time or part-time study
- Are open to new College of Arts and Humanities PhD applicants
For entry in 2026:
- The deadline for applications is midday (12:00 GMT) on Friday 28 November 2025
- Start date for PhD: October 2026
- Scholarships cover tuition fees and an annual stipend (maintenance grant) at UKRI rate (currently £21,383), plus a Research Training Support Grant.
- Funding is awarded for a minimum of 42 months (3.5 years) with a further six months available for bespoke training activities, internships, artist residencies, visiting research activities and, exceptionally, a further funded period of study.
How to apply
To apply for our scholarships, you must have submitted an application to study for a PhD with us before the scholarship deadline of 28th November 2025.
- Read our guidance notes: Doctoral Landscape Awards Guidance Notes (PDF)
- Download and complete the Doctoral Landscape Awards Application Form (Word)
- Upload your completed application to our Scholarships Application Portal by 28th November 2025
To Apply for a PhD
- Contact a prospective Doctoral Supervisor to discuss your research proposal
- Apply for a place on the relevant doctoral programme. Find your closest matching subject area and apply online to this subject: Find Your Subject Area
- For more information see:How to Apply for a Postgraduate Research Degree
Further Information
If you have any questions, please see the Guidance Notes document linked above for School contacts.
Other Scholarships & Funding Opportunities
The University has allocated over £15 million to scholarships for our students. For other funding opportunities search our Scholarships Database.
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