The SGSAH Doctoral Landscape Award (Student-Led Competition) is a prestigious, fully-funded PhD studentship opportunity at the University of Stirling, delivered through the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities (SGSAH) and funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Launching in 2026, this award is part of a UK-wide initiative supporting outstanding doctoral candidates in the arts and humanities, with a strong emphasis on collaborative, cohort-based, and interdisciplinary research training. The University of Stirling is one of seven Scottish higher education institutions participating in the SGSAH Doctoral Landscape Award Hub. The award provides full university fees at the home rate for 3.5 years, an annual stipend at the UKRI minimum rate (£20,780 for 2025/26), and access to a comprehensive training programme including cohort leadership, skills development, and knowledge exchange. Recipients also benefit from an Individual Training Allowance for research activities such as internships, placements, international visits, fieldwork, and language learning, with the possibility of extending research time by up to six months. The studentship is open to new doctoral candidates in a wide range of subjects within Stirling’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities, including Digital Media, Film and Media, Journalism, Public Relations, History, Heritage, Political History, Law, Philosophy (with SASP nomination), Creative Writing, Languages (Chinese, French, Spanish, and related studies), Translation Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Publishing Studies, and Religion. Interdisciplinary projects are encouraged, provided at least half of the research falls within the AHRC’s disciplinary remit. International students may apply but must cover the difference between home and international tuition fees. Applicants who already hold a doctoral qualification are not eligible. The application deadline is December 15, 2025. For more information and to apply, visit the FindAPhD project page.