University of Glasgow Social and Political Science PhD Scholarship 2025
The University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom is inviting applications for the School of Social and Political Sciences PhD Scholarships 2025. This prestigious, fully funded PhD scholarship is open to both international and domestic students, covering full tuition fees, an annual stipend at the UKRI rate, and a Research Training Support Grant.
- Host Institution: University of Glasgow, UK
- Degree Level: PhDcav
- Eligible Fields: Social Sciences, Political Sciences
- Scholarship Coverage: Fully funded
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
- Programme Start Date: October 2025
About the University of Glasgow
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is one of the world’s leading institutions and the fourth-oldest English-speaking university. The School of Social and Political Sciences (SPS) is globally recognized for its excellence in research, with over 90% of its work rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
Scholarship Benefits
Selected candidates for the University of Glasgow PhD Scholarship will receive a comprehensive funding package for 3.5 years, including:
✔ Full tuition fee waiver (home or international rate)
✔ Annual stipend at the UKRI rate
✔ Research Training Support Grant (up to £940 per year)
✔ Commencement bursary (one-time payment at the start of the PhD)
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following academic requirements by September 2025:
Hold a minimum upper second-class honours degree (2:1) or overseas equivalent in Social Sciences.
Evidence of some first-class level performance.
Candidates without a Master’s degree must have a first-class undergraduate degree (or distinction equivalent).
Additional Considerations:
- Three international scholarships are available for candidates from OECD-classified Least Developed, Low-Income, Lower-Middle, or Upper-Middle Income countries.
- Two home scholarships are available for UK Widening Participation candidates.
Application Process
Applicants must submit their application through the Scholarships Application Portal, including:
SPS PhD Scholarship Application Form (with research proposal)
Academic Transcripts (Undergraduate & Master’s, if applicable)
Two Referee Contact Details (one academic referee preferred)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
SPS PhD Scholarship Supervisor Statement of Support
Demographic Eligibility Proof (passport, school transcripts for international applicants)
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an online interview. All offers are subject to successful admission into a PhD programme within the School of Social and Political Sciences.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
- Programme Start Date: October 2025
Why Apply?
This is a golden opportunity for aspiring PhD candidates to study at a top-ranking university with full financial support. Don’t miss your chance to advance your academic career at the University of Glasgow.
Apply Today!
