Joel Dearden Scholarship 2026

The Joel Dearden Scholarship is a doctoral funding opportunity offered through University College London (UCL), specifically the Bartlett Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA) in the United Kingdom. It supports PhD research connected to CASA's interdisciplinary work in urban and regional modelling, geo-visualisation, and spatial analysis.

This scholarship is aimed at students whose research interests align with CASA fields such as urban networks and complexity, economic geography, urban innovation, transport modelling, urban planning, housing, connected sensor systems, cities and climate change, and urban policy. Applicants working particularly close to Joel Dearden's core research themes are especially encouraged to apply.

Based on the referenced posting, the award is described as fully funded for 3 years. The post does not specify the exact funding breakdown, so applicants should check the formal advert when available for details on tuition, stipend, and any other benefits. The scholarship is intended for PhD-level study at UCL, with listed start points in October 2026 or February 2027.

Eligibility in the posting is restricted to home students only. Applicants are expected to prepare a strong research proposal and CV, and should demonstrate a clear fit with CASA's research areas. As this is a specialised doctoral scholarship tied to a specific research environment, prospective candidates should review the formal UCL call carefully and follow the university's PhD application process once the official advert is released.

The reference posting mentions a pre-application deadline of 1 July 2026. Because this appears to relate to a particular cycle rather than a stable annual deadline, students should verify current dates and procedures directly through UCL and CASA.