PhD Scholarships in History

Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships

Varies

Charles Wallace India Trust.United Kingdom.Annual

Charles Wallace India Trust.United Kingdom.Annual

Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships support Indian nationals in the arts, heritage conservation and humanities to undertake short-term study, training or research in the United Kingdom.

Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships for Postgraduate Study

Partially Funded

Canon Collins Trust.South Africa.Annual

Canon Collins Trust.South Africa.Annual

The Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships support postgraduate study for students from selected southern African countries, usually for study in South Africa.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships

Fully Funded

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation.Canada.Annual

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation.Canada.Annual

The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships support outstanding doctoral researchers in the humanities and social sciences at Canadian universities, with a strong focus on leadership, community engagement, and public impact.

France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program

Partially Funded

French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.France.Annual

French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.France.Annual

The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program supports outstanding international students for Master's and PhD study in France in priority academic fields.

Western Sydney University Project Scholarships

Fully Funded

Western Sydney University.Australia.Annual

Western Sydney University.Australia.Annual

Western Sydney University Project Scholarships support project-based PhD research at Western Sydney University, usually with a tax-free stipend and fee support or tuition waiver depending on candidate status.

Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP)

Fully Funded

Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences, funded through the Economic and Social Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership.United Kingdom.Annual; most referenced intakes start in October

Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences, funded through the Economic and Social Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership.United Kingdom.Annual; most referenced intakes start in October

WGSSS ESRC DTP studentships fund social science PhD research, mainly at Welsh universities and partners, with tuition support, a living stipend and research training opportunities.

University of Strathclyde PhD Studentship

Fully Funded

University of Strathclyde.United Kingdom.Annual

University of Strathclyde.United Kingdom.Annual

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.

University of St Andrews Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) PGR Scholarship

Fully Funded

University of St Andrews.United Kingdom.2026/2027

University of St Andrews.United Kingdom.2026/2027

The University of St Andrews BAME PGR Scholarship supports eligible UK-domiciled Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students undertaking a full-time, in-person PhD in selected subject areas at St Andrews.

University of Limerick PhD Bursary

Varies

University of Limerick.Ireland

University of Limerick.Ireland

University of Limerick PhD Bursary supports doctoral research at the University of Limerick. Reference postings show funding for a PhD in Geography and Geospatial Science with fee support and a stipend.

St Leonard's Postgraduate College World-Leading Scholarship

Fully Funded

University of St Andrews, St Leonard's Postgraduate College.United Kingdom

University of St Andrews, St Leonard's Postgraduate College.United Kingdom

A St Leonard's Postgraduate College scholarship at the University of St Andrews supporting outstanding PhD study, with full tuition coverage and a stipend for selected world-leading doctoral projects.

North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP)

Fully Funded

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) through the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP).United Kingdom.Closes Usually early spring; some project deadlines in the reference postings fall between February and April

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) through the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP).United Kingdom.Closes Usually early spring; some project deadlines in the reference postings fall between February and April

NWSSDTP is an ESRC-funded doctoral training partnership supporting social science research degrees in North West England, with funded PhD and 1+3 studentships at partner universities.

New King's Studentship

Tuition Waiver

University of Aberdeen, School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture.United Kingdom.Annual

University of Aberdeen, School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture.United Kingdom.Annual

The New King's Studentship is a University of Aberdeen PhD award in Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture that provides a full tuition fee waiver for full-time, on-campus doctoral study.