University of Strathclyde PhD Studentship
Funding
Fully Funded
Covers
tuition + stipend
Stipend
Equivalent UKRI stipend; one recent posting listed £21,805 per year tax-free
Deadline
Rolling

University of Strathclyde PhD Studentship 2026

About this scholarship

University of Strathclyde PhD Studentships support doctoral research at Strathclyde, typically covering UK-level tuition fees and a tax-free stipend for up to 3 years. International applicants may apply but often need extra funding for the fee difference.

The University of Strathclyde PhD Studentship is a doctoral funding opportunity offered by the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, United Kingdom. These studentships are usually attached to specific research projects or departments and are intended to support full-time PhD study in selected subject areas.

Based on recent postings, Strathclyde PhD studentships commonly provide UK-level tuition fees together with a tax-free annual stipend for the standard PhD period, typically 3 years. In some cases, the stipend is aligned with the UK Research and Innovation rate. International applicants are often welcome to apply, but they may need to cover the difference between Home and International tuition fees unless additional support is specifically offered.

Eligibility usually requires a strong academic background, such as a first-class or upper second-class honours degree, and often a relevant Master's degree. Some project-specific studentships ask for prior methodological or subject expertise, for example in history, social science, or quantitative research methods. Applicants whose first language is not English are generally expected to meet the university's English language requirements, such as IELTS Academic or an accepted equivalent.

These studentships are tenable at the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom. Because they are project-based, the exact subject area, supervisory team, required documents, and selection criteria vary by advert. Applicants should normally prepare a CV, academic transcripts, degree certificates, and evidence of relevant academic or research preparation; some calls may also request a proposal, writing sample, or personal statement.

To apply, candidates should monitor University of Strathclyde PhD vacancies and departmental scholarship pages, then follow the instructions in the relevant project advert. As deadlines and funding terms vary by studentship, applicants should check each listing carefully before applying.

Eligibility

Who can apply for this scholarship

Eligibility varies by project, but recent Strathclyde PhD studentships have required a strong honours degree, usually first-class or upper second-class (or high 2:1), in a relevant field, and often a relevant Master's degree. International applicants are welcome for some studentships, though they may need to self-fund the difference between Home and International tuition fees unless extra support is available.

Study levelPhD
Host countryUNITED KINGDOM
Eligible subjectsEconomics, Education, History, Management, Sociology
Open toInternational applicants

Requirements

Documents typically needed to apply

01Requirements are project-specific but commonly include a relevant honours degree
02a relevant Master's degree
03academic transcripts
04and evidence of subject or methodological preparation. Recent postings also asked for experience appropriate to the project
05such as quantitative methods competence or training in history/social science. Applicants are usually expected to be able to start on the advertised date and follow the instructions in the individual project call.

Language requirements

IELTS Academic or equivalent may be required for non-native English speakers, in line with University of Strathclyde entry requirements.

Fully FundedPhD
Applications close
Rolling
Annual
Last updated: Jun 2026
What’s covered
Tuition fees
Maintenance stipend
Travel allowance
Accommodation
Duration
3 years
Currency
GBP

Where you can use this

Open positions accepting University of Strathclyde PhD Studentship.