Funding opportunities
The School of Geography and Planning enjoys excellent rates of success in securing PhD funding for high quality applicants.
Applications are assessed on the basis of academic success and:
- qualifications
- experience
- research background
- an excellent, original and well-articulated research proposal
- the potential impact of the research
- a good match with supervisor/department expertise.
School of Geography and Planning funding application process
Opportunities for 2024-25 entry have closed.
Scholarship opportunities
Available scholarship opportunities will be listed here as they are confirmed.
If you are thinking of applying for a PhD scholarship we strongly encourage you to begin discussions with potential supervisors as early as possible to support the development of a strong proposal.
The call for 2024-25 scholarships has now closed and decisions are being communicated to applicants as they are made.
Answers to frequently asked questions about postgraduate research scholarships.
Applicant-led scholarships
Although opportunities for 2024-25 entry have closed, the following applicant-led scholarships will be available in future.
Scholarships offered with an existing research project
Although opportunities for 2024-25 entry have closed, the following scholarships offered with an existing research project will be available in future.
- ESRC Collaborative Studentships - / University of ºù«Ӱҵ
- ESRC Network Studentships - / University of ºù«Ӱҵ
- ESRC CDT Data Analytics Scholarships -
- AHRC Collaborative Scholarships -