With an international reputation for innovative research in a broad range of disciplines, the University of Edinburgh provides the opportunity for PhD students to work alongside some of the most influential academics in the world.
Principal’s Career Development PhD Scholarships
55 PhD Scholarships are available to students from any country. These scholarships provide development opportunities which will support our research students as they progress beyond their PhD, by offering a package of career training that allows students to simultaneously develop skills in research, and also in teaching, public engagement or entrepreneurship.
Each scholarship covers the UK/EU rate of tuition fee and pays a generous stipend; 14,000 in year 1; 14,500 in year 2 and 15,000 in year 3.
- Principal’s Career Development PhD Scholarships
- Overseas Research Scholarships
50 overseas research scholarships are also available to overseas PhD students undertaking a research degree in any field of study. Each award covers the difference between the UK/EU rate of tuition fee and that chargeable to an overseas student. Subject to satisfactory academic progress the awards are tenable for up to 3 years.
- Overseas Research Scholarships
China Scholarships Council/University of Edinburgh Scholarships
Twenty scholarships will be available for PhD study to candidates who are citizens and permanent residents of the People's Republic of China at the time of applying for entry for the academic year 2011-2012.
The University will provide scholarships to cover the tuition fees while the China Scholarships Council will provide a living allowance, return airfare from China to the UK, and visa application fees.
