University of the West of Scotland Vice-Chancellor's Studentship Scheme 2025

Under the UWS Vice-Chancellor’s Studentship Scheme 2025, eight funded PhD studentships are offered for October 2025 start. These highly selective studentships span the University’s four academic schools: Business & Creative Industries; Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences; Education & Social Sciences; and Health & Life Sciences

The studentship themes are aligned with the University’s strategic ambitions and underline the University’s commitment to distinctive research and innovation, and addressing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Successful applicants will be aligned to their relevant UWS academic School and also become part of the UWS Doctoral College, providing an outstanding quality experience, supporting your student journey and focusing on investment and development in training, resources and facilities.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 20, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of the West of Scotland
• City to studyPaisley
• School to studyUniversity of the West of Scotland
• Course to studyBusiness , Computing , Cultural and Creative Industries , Education , Engineering , Health Sciences , Life Science , Physical Sciences , Social Science
• Eligible CountryUnited Kingdom

Benefits

• Fully Funded PhD: Covers UK tuition fees and provides an annual stipend ($20,780 for 2025/2026).
• Impactful Research: Projects are aligned with the University's strategic ambitions and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Supportive Environment: Integration into a relevant UWS academic School and the UWS Doctoral College.
• Exceptional Training: Access to investment and development in training.
• Resources & Facilities: Access to high-quality research resources and facilities.
• Enhanced Career Prospects: Develop advanced research skills and contribute to cutting-edge knowledge.

Requirements

The funded studentships are open to UK citizens and applicants with pre-settled or settled status. Funding for applicants meeting these criteria will cover UK fees and they will also receive an annual stipend (currently £20,780).

Application Deadline

June 20, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of the West of Scotland on www.uws.ac.uk to apply

For more details, visit UWS Scholarship webpage.