Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarships
26 PhD scholarships for UK and overseas students starting in 2027-28, covering tuition fees plus a UKRI-rate stipend for 3.5 to 4 years.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
PhD
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
University tuition fee plus a stipend at the UKRI rate (GBP 21,805 for 2026-27), subject to satisfactory progress; 3 to 4 years as agreed by the School or College, pro rata for part-time.
Eligible applicants
UK and overseas applicants starting a first-year on-campus PhD in 2027-28
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Overview
Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarships is offered by University of Edinburgh for PhD study in United Kingdom. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testEnglish test results are needed; they may be uploaded after applying.
- Academic transcriptRequired
- Academic referenceRequired
- English test resultsRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Living stipend (UKRI rate)
Included
University tuition fee plus a stipend at the UKRI rate (GBP 21,805 for 2026-27), subject to satisfactory progress; 3 to 4 years as agreed by the School or College, pro rata for part-time. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- No nationality restriction; nationality is not considered.
- International eligibility
- Overseas applicants are eligible. Awards can be held with partial scholarships, with the award reduced pro rata. English test results can be uploaded after applying.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- UK first class or 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, held or expected; outstanding merit and research potential.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Financial status is not considered.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
Open to UK and overseas students who have applied for a first-year full-time or part-time PhD starting in 2027-28. Applicants need outstanding academic merit and research potential, with a UK first or 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) held or expected. Financial status, nationality and field of study are not considered. Generally not for those who already hold a PhD, and awards cannot be held with fully funded scholarships.
Applicant profile
- UK and overseas applicants starting a first-year on-campus PhD in 2027-28
Study route
- PhD study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to UK and overseas students who have applied for a first-year full-time or part-time PhD starting in 2027-28. Applicants need outstanding academic merit and research potential, with a UK first or 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) held or expected. Financial status, nationality and field of study are not considered. Generally not for those who already hold a PhD, and awards cannot be held with fully funded scholarships.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to a first-year PhD at Edinburgh.
- 2
Submit the scholarship application in EUCLID via MyEd (most Schools), or follow the School-specific route (Informatics and Physics and Astronomy assess automatically; Biological Sciences apply directly to the School).
- 3
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed in person or by phone.
Application timeline
Application cycle
2027-28 entry. School closing dates differ: for example Biological Sciences 16 Nov 2026, Informatics 30 Nov 2026, Chemistry 11 Jan 2027, Engineering 14 Jan 2027, Geosciences 25 Jan 2027, Mathematics 1 Feb 2027, most arts, social science and business schools 2 Feb 2027; Medicine and Veterinary Medicine to be confirmed.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Edinburgh
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.