University of Strathclyde Diamond Jubilee Scholarship in UK 2025 | Fully Funded
Applications for the 2025 University of Strathclyde Diamond Jubilee Scholarship have now opened for international and UK students seeking postgraduate opportunities.
The University of Strathclyde Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarship offers full tuition coverage for selected candidates (domestic or international) for a period of three years of academic study.
Requirements:
- For doctoral study, we are seeking candidates with an excellent academic record which should comprise of a First-Class undergraduate degree (or equivalent); and/or a relevant Masters degree with Merit/Distinction, and/or evidence of equivalent achievement.
- Students with an Upper Second-Class degree, or equivalent and a Masters, with an outstanding proposal, may also apply.
- Candidates must demonstrate strong research potential – evidenced in their research proposal and a clear fit between their research interests and the research strengths of one of the Departments and/or subject areas in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Applicants must be in receipt of an academic offer of a place by 11 April 2025 closing date, therefore early application is advisable.
- If an offer is not in place the candidate must demonstrate that they have discussed their research with a potential supervisor by submitting a supervisor support letter to their online application
- Please note that part time study is only available to Home students
Benefits:
- The Strathclyde Diamond Jubilee Scholarship will cover full tuition fees for all selected candidates.
- The award will apply for each year of study, up to a maximum of 3 years for full-time study and 6 years for part-time study (please note that part-time study is only available for Home/RUK students).
Required Documents
- 1500-word research proposal – the elements we expect to see in a proposal are: Title, Research question(s), Research context, Research methods and Preparedness. References are not counted within the word count.
- A 2-page CV, including your academic achievements and any professional experience
- All academic transcripts & certificates to date
- 2 Academic reference letters
- IELTS Academic – minimum overall band score of 6.5 or 7.0 (please refer to individual programme regarding minimum requirement), taken within 2 years prior to commencing PhD study or equivalent, if English is not your first language
How to Apply?
- Step 1 – view available research subjects and identify the area in which you want to study
- Step 2 – once you’ve found the subject you’re interested in, review the supervisors list on that page and each academic’s profile
- Step 3 – contact the relevant supervisor to discuss your intended research topic. Email addresses are available on the supervisor’s staff profile page
- Step 4 – the supervisor will advise on the suitability of the subject matter and recommend whether to submit a formal application.
Deadline: April 11, 2025
