Published: 18 Nov 2025 269 views
The College Research Student Awards scheme is designed to attract high quality students applying for PhD research.
As a student with the University of Edinburgh, you will work with some of the most influential academics in your chosen field and learn about the very latest developments in your subject. Those chosen exemplify the high standards the University of Edinburgh sets for its research students and the investment made in their potential.
The award provides full tuition fees with an annual stipend for 3 years. Funding is available for 4 years if the programme of study is the 4-year Economics (PhD with Integrated Study) or a 4-year Integrated PhD in the Business School.
The stipend will be set to the UKRI level for 2026/2027. The UKRI level for 2025/2026 is currently £20,780 for full-time students, or the pro rata equivalent for part-time students.
College Research Awards are available within the following Schools:
The College Research Awards have a high number of applicants, and as a result are highly competitive. Applicants with an outstanding track record of academic achievements and research potential are encouraged to apply. Those candidates with research areas that fall under UK Research Council Awards and meet eligibility criteria are advised to apply to the relevant Research Council as well.?
Candidates for the College Research Award must be seeking to start their first year of full-time, part-time or distance PhD study in an eligible School within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences within the academic year 2026/2027.? MSc by Research programmes are not eligible.
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The scholarship deadline is 2nd February 2026: you are strongly advised to ensure that you have submitted your application for admission at least five working days before this date and within the School admission deadline if earlier.
Please note that some Schools have admission application deadlines which are earlier than this scholarship deadline. Please check the relevant School PhD Scholarship webpage.
The School of Economics may open a second round of scholarship applications in the summer of 2026 but it is strongly recommended that you apply in time for the 2nd Feb 2026 deadline.
Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application.
In order to gain access to the scholarship application system applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh. Please note that, following the submission of an application for admission, it can take up to five working days for all system checks to be completed and access to be granted. We highly recommend you apply for the scholarship well in advance of the scholarship deadline date should you encounter any technical difficulties with your application which need resolved.
The online scholarship application form is located in EUCLID and can be accessed via MyEd - our web based information portal at: https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk
When logging in to MyEd, you will need your University User Name (UUN) and password. If you require assistance, please go to: http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance
Further guidance on applying for scholarships as a registered student can be found here: Applying for a scholarship | Student Systems | Student Administration
For more details, visit University of Edinburgh Scholarship webpage
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