PhD Scholarships
Fully Funded Arts & Humanities Scholarships
Doctoral Landscape Awards 2027
Scholarships for entry in 2027
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
- Are not open to applicants wishing to study in the subjects of Archaeology, Creative Writing, History, Music or Theatre Studies (these subjects received funding last year so are ineligible until next year. Please note that the information in the guidance linked below incorrectly states 2029 and this error will be updated shortly).
For entry in 2027:
- The deadline for applications is midday (12:00 GMT) on Friday 11th December 2026
- Start date for PhD: October 2027
- Scholarships cover tuition fees and an annual stipend (maintenance grant) at UKRI rate (currently £21,805), 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 12pm midday 11th December 2026.
- Read our guidance notes: Doctoral Landscape Awards Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF)
- Download and complete the Doctoral Landscape Awards Application Form (Word)
- Upload your completed application to our Scholarships Application Portal by 12pm midday 11th December 2026. The Portal will open for applications on Monday 19th October.
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 contact details.
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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