King’s College London, in partnership with the Ramón Areces Foundation, is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship in Digital Humanities for Spanish nationals. This prestigious King’s–Ramón Areces Foundation PhD Scholarship Programme (K-FRA) supports one student to undertake a full-time doctoral research degree in the Department of Digital Humanities at King’s College London, starting in October 2026.

The scholarship covers full international tuition fees (currently £29,000 per year), an annual stipend of £22,780 (including London weighting), a Research Training and Support Grant of £1,000 per year, overseas student health cover, and a standard class return airfare between London and Madrid. The award is valid for up to three years, with the possibility to apply for a one-year extension. No bench fees are required, and these are covered by the supervisor, department, or faculty.

Eligibility is strictly for Spanish nationals who have not yet commenced a doctoral degree at King’s College London and who are not recipients of other scholarships or financial aid. Applicants must hold a university degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent) from a country within the European Higher Education Area or with appropriate accreditation from outside. Candidates must meet the English language requirements for the PhD in Digital Humanities and submit all required documentation, including a personal statement, official transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and a reference.

Applicants are encouraged to identify and contact a potential supervisor in the Department of Digital Humanities at King’s College London before applying. The research proposal should be developed in discussion with the supervisor. The application process involves submitting a full PhD application via King’s Apply, including all required documents and the correct funding code (2627-KFRA). Additionally, candidates must complete the KFRA and EDI online forms by the deadline of 13 February 2026. Shortlisted candidates will later be required to submit a separate application to the Fundación Ramón Areces.

The selection criteria include the quality of the research proposal, the preparedness of the applicant, and the feasibility of the proposed research. The programme is ideal for candidates interested in the intersection of digital technology and the humanities, including areas such as computational analysis of literature, digital history, and media studies. For further information or advice about the process or potential supervisors, applicants can contact Paul Spence, Reader at the Department of Digital Humanities, at [email protected].

For more details, visit the official scholarship page and the Department of Digital Humanities at King’s College London.