USYD-UofG Collaborative PhD Scholarship 2026
About this scholarship
A joint full-time PhD scholarship run by the University of Sydney and the University of Glasgow for collaborative doctoral research with enrolment at both institutions.
The USYD-UofG Collaborative PhD Scholarship is a joint doctoral scholarship offered through the University of Sydney in Australia and the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom. It supports selected collaborative PhD projects and is designed for candidates who will undertake a shared research programme across both universities.
This opportunity is aimed at PhD applicants only. Based on recent postings, candidates must study full-time, be able to enrol or register simultaneously at both institutions, and spend part of their PhD physically based at each university. The scholarship is attached to specific advertised research projects, so applicants typically apply to an individual project rather than to a general open-call fund.
Recent listings describe the award as a funded PhD project open to students worldwide. Coverage appears to include a tuition waiver, though exact financial arrangements may vary by project and applicants should verify the full package in the relevant project advert. The programme supports cross-national and interdisciplinary research, with examples spanning policy, innovation, planetary health governance, design and lived experience in policymaking, and responsible artificial intelligence.
Applicants are generally expected to have an excellent academic background, such as a First Class Honours degree or a Master's by Research with outstanding results (often stated as at least 80% or overseas equivalent). Some projects also require completion of a substantial research thesis, such as a 20,000-word honours or master's dissertation, alongside a demonstrated interest in the advertised topic.
To apply, candidates should monitor project-specific PhD advertisements from the University of Sydney and University of Glasgow and follow the instructions in the relevant listing. Because this is a collaborative award, applicants should be prepared for joint supervision arrangements and for doctoral study across Australia and the United Kingdom.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Open to students worldwide for advertised projects. Applicants are typically required to hold a First Class Honours degree or a Master's by Research with outstanding results (at least 80% or overseas equivalent), demonstrate strong interest in the project topic, study full-time, enroll/register on PhD programmes at both the University of Sydney and the University of Glasgow, and spend time physically based at each institution during the doctorate.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting USYD-UofG Collaborative PhD Scholarship.
