Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH) 2026
About this scholarship
SGSAH supports fully funded Arts & Humanities PhD studentships in Scotland, including AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award opportunities across participating Scottish universities.
The Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH) is a doctoral training and funding consortium that supports postgraduate research in the arts and humanities across Scotland. It works with participating Scottish higher education institutions and, for some awards, with partners such as the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to offer funded doctoral opportunities.
Based on recent postings, SGSAH funding is primarily associated with PhD studentships in Arts & Humanities fields. These studentships can be attached to specific research projects or offered through wider schemes such as the AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA). Participating universities mentioned in current opportunities include the Universities of Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews, Stirling, and Strathclyde, with some project-based studentships hosted at institutions such as the University of Abertay Dundee in collaboration with other academic or cultural partners.
Funding is generally fully funded, typically covering tuition fees and providing a stipend for living costs. Some opportunities also include additional support for training, development, and travel linked to SGSAH hub activities. Exact funding details may vary by institution, project, and year.
Applicants are usually expected to apply for a PhD in a relevant arts and humanities subject through a participating Scottish university. A strong academic background in an appropriate discipline is normally required, and many opportunities prefer applicants who already hold, or expect to obtain, a master's degree. In some cases, equivalent professional or research experience may also be considered.
If you are interested, you should identify an eligible SGSAH-linked PhD opportunity or a participating university programme, check the project or institutional guidance carefully, and submit your doctoral application through the host university's process. SGSAH-supported students also typically benefit from wider doctoral training, interdisciplinary development, and professional opportunities such as knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Applicants typically need to apply for a PhD in an Arts & Humanities discipline at a participating Scottish higher education institution or to an SGSAH-supported project. Recent postings indicate that applicants should normally hold, or expect to hold, a relevant undergraduate or master's degree. For some project studentships, equivalent professional experience in a relevant setting may also be considered.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH).
