CoSS-UWI Collaborative PhD Scholarship 2026
About this scholarship
A funded collaborative PhD scheme between the University of Glasgow and the University of the West Indies for eligible Commonwealth Caribbean applicants connected to UWI.
The CoSS-UWI Collaborative PhD Scholarship is a funded doctoral scholarship offered through the College of Social Sciences at the University of Glasgow in collaboration with the University of the West Indies (UWI). It supports research-led PhD study on topics relevant to the Caribbean, including areas such as health economics, public policy, sovereign debt, law, and social sciences.
Based on recent postings, the scholarship is intended for full-time PhD study at the University of Glasgow and is designed to strengthen academic collaboration between Glasgow and UWI. Projects may involve interdisciplinary research with a strong Caribbean focus, including policy-relevant work in public health systems and economic governance.
The programme is aimed at applicants who are citizens of a Commonwealth Caribbean nation and who are also current students, staff members, or alumni of the University of the West Indies. A good Master's degree or overseas equivalent is typically required, along with clear interest in the proposed research area. Applicants must also meet the academic entry requirements for the relevant PhD programme at Glasgow. Recent postings indicate that candidates are expected to be physically based at the University of Glasgow rather than studying by distance.
Funding is described as a funded PhD project, but the exact package may vary by project. Prospective applicants should check the specific project advertisement carefully to confirm what is covered, the research topic, supervisory team, and any discipline-specific requirements.
Applications are generally made through specific advertised PhD project pages. Because this is a collaborative and project-based scholarship, students should look for current CoSS-UWI Collaborative PhD Scholarship listings from the University of Glasgow and review all eligibility and admissions criteria before applying.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Applicants must typically hold a good Master's degree (or overseas equivalent), demonstrate interest in the research topic, and be able to study full-time. Recent postings state that applicants must be citizens of a Commonwealth Caribbean nation and must also be current students, staff members, or alumni of the University of the West Indies. They must satisfy the entry requirements for the relevant PhD programme at the University of Glasgow.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting CoSS-UWI Collaborative PhD Scholarship.
