School of Modern Languages PhD Scholarship at University of St Andrews 2026

The School of Modern Languages offers a limited number of PhD scholarships covering tuition fees and an annual stipend to new entrants based on academic merit and financial need for the full tuition fee-paying duration of their postgraduate study programme.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 1, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of St Andrews
• School to studyUniversity of St Andrews
• Course to studyModern Languages
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• One award per annum, paying full tuition fees and an annual stipend paid at a rate set by the University of St Andrews.
• For 2025-2026, the stipend is £19,775 p.a., with an annual uplift published by the University each academic year.

Requirements

You must not already hold a doctoral degree or be matriculated for a doctoral degree at the University of St Andrews or another institution.

Application Documents

In support of your application, you will be asked to upload the following supporting documents:

• University transcripts, including interim transcripts for any degrees pending
• a research proposal
• a CV that includes a history of your education and employment to date

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

• You do not need to submit a separate application for this scholarship.
• Applicants should apply online through the normal University application process and indicate an interest in the scholarship in their personal statement.
• Home fee status students will be automatically considered for the scholarship.

For more details, visit University of St Andrews Scholarship webpage