School of Modern Languages PhD Scholarship

Value of award (per year)

One award per annum, paying full tuition fees and a stipend at UKRI rate, which was £19,237 for 2024-2025

Duration of award

3 years of full-time postgraduate study

At what stage of my course application can I apply for this scholarship?

All Home fee status applicants who accept a place on a PhD programme will be considered automatically for the scholarship. Your course application will serve as your scholarship application.

Additional criteria

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

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

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.

Terms and conditions

Please read the University of St Andrews scholarships terms and conditions.

If applying to this scholarship, please be aware of the following requirements:

• Your scholarship award in subsequent years of study is conditional upon your successful completion of the academic requirements to progress in your proposed subject of study at the University of St Andrews. 
• If you apply to this scholarship, details from your course application may be passed to the selection panel solely for the purpose of merit-based assessment.

When will I know the outcome?

The successful applicant will be notified in February 2025.