Arts and Humanities Research Council Doctoral Landscape Studentships - Apply Now

The University of St Andrews is one of fifty higher education institutions to be funded by AHRC to help underpin the strength and stability of the arts and humanities research ecosystem as part of the new approach to funding doctoral study by the AHRC.

The University of St Andrews is offering three AHRC Doctoral Landscape awards for 2026-27 to support students in the Arts and Humanities - including UK and international applicants looking to start a doctoral (PhD) degree with the School of Modern Languages.

Each award covers full tuition fees and an annual stipend at UKRI rates. For the academic year 2025-26, the annual stipend (based on the UKRI rate) is £20,780. These rates are subject to adjustment in future years and will be confirmed by UKRI before the start of each year. The funding duration is 3.5 years (or up to 4 years, to include up to six months of training or placement). Awards will be made on the basis of academic merit.

You can apply after you have submitted your application for a place at St Andrews. You do not need to wait until you have received an offer of a place before applying for the award. See the scholarships catalogue for more information about the AHRC Doctoral Landscape Studentships.

Research degrees with the School of Modern Languages

The School of Modern Languages at the University of St Andrews is one of the largest and most diverse of its kind in the UK.

The School has an exceptionally broad variety of research interests ranging from the medieval period to the present day and engages with literatures and cultures from around the world. It was ranked first in Scotland in the most recent UK national research assessment exercise - more than 80% of the School's research and impact was judged to be world-leading or internationally excellent. The School of Modern Languages is home to three research centres and one research institute and the annual Byre World programme brings together staff, students, and guests in events that share the School's research with the wider University and the public.

As a doctoral student in the School of Modern Languages you will be part of a vibrant interdisciplinary research community. You will work with academic supervisors who will provide you with subject expertise and guidance to help you plan and manage your research while the University's researcher development programmes give you the skills you need as an independent researcher.

Learn more about research degrees with the School of Modern Languages.