New King's Studentship 2026

The New King's Studentship is a doctoral funding opportunity offered by the School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture (LLMVC) at the University of Aberdeen in the United Kingdom. It supports full-time PhD study for applicants whose proposed research can be supervised by academic staff based in LLMVC.

This studentship is described as an open-topic award within the school's research areas, making it particularly relevant for projects in language, literature, music, visual culture, and related humanities fields. The funding provided is a fee waiver for full-time supervised study, so it is best understood as a tuition-focused award rather than a full living-cost scholarship. Successful applicants are expected to undertake their research on campus at Aberdeen.

According to recent postings, up to three studentships may be available in a given cycle, and one studentship may be considered for international applicants. The school has also indicated that one award may be ring-fenced for an applicant with a protected characteristic under the UK Equality Act 2010.

Applicants normally need to meet the University of Aberdeen's PhD entry standards, typically including a Master's degree or a first or upper-second class honours degree in an appropriate subject, or an equivalent qualification. A strong application should show a clear fit with the school's research strengths and include a well-developed research proposal.

To apply, candidates generally need to submit an application for a PhD at the University of Aberdeen in an eligible subject area, together with supporting documents such as a project proposal, transcripts, and degree certificates. Because details may vary by year, applicants should confirm the latest process, eligibility rules, and timing with the University of Aberdeen before applying.