The Colt Foundation PhD Fellowship at University of Glasgow 2026

The Colt Foundation is interested in high quality research projects in the field of occupational and environmental health, particularly those aimed at discovering the causes of illnesses arising from conditions in the workplace.

The Foundation also makes grants each year to PhD students whose subject is relevant to this field of research.  The grant is normally for three years, and the stipend rate for the first year is £15,285 rising with inflation for the following two years.  Payments will include UK/EU fees and overseas students applying would be expected to meet the difference in UK/EU and International Rates.  A sum towards research expenses will also be available. 

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 9, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Glasgow
• City to studyGlasgow
• School to studyUniversity of Glasgow
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Fees, stipend and research expenses

Requirements

Applications are open to people from all regions.

Applications should be submitted as one document in word format to the Foundation’s Director, Mrs Tash Heydon by email ([email protected]) no more than two weeks prior to the deadline.  Applications must be received by 12pm on the day of the deadline which is posted on our Dates & Events page.

Fellowships are awarded in competition. After initial short-listing, a subset of applicants is invited to interview in London, on the basis of which, the final selection is made. Information about deadlines for submission of applications and dates of interviews can be found in our Diary of events and deadlines.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Applications should be submitted by prospective students, and not by their supervisors, although it is expected that the supervisor(s) will have had input to ensure that the project can lead to a successful PhD. We do not have an application form, but we ask that applications include:

• An outline of the proposed research, including the scientific questions that it will address, the data that will be collected, and how they will be analysed to answer the study questions.
• The applicant’s CV.
• A detailed letter of support from the proposed supervisor.
• Contact details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted to the Foundation’s Director, Mrs Tash Heydon by email ([email protected]) or by post. Fellowships are awarded in competition. After initial short-listing, a subset of applicants is invited to interview in London, on the basis of which, the final selection is made. Information about deadlines for submission of applications and dates of interviews can be found in our Diary of events and deadlines.

For more information contact: [email protected]

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