SCHOLARSHIP: University of Birmingham, UK International Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
The University of Birmingham is pleased to announce applications for the Sir Henry Thomas Scholarship, supporting PhD research in fields related to Hispanic Studies. The scholarship funds home tuition and provides an annual stipend to help scholars focus on impactful research.
About university:
The University of Birmingham is a leading global research institution located in Edgbaston, United Kingdom. Known for its rich academic heritage and world-class facilities, the university offers a vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment for students and researchers. Its diverse campus community, cutting-edge research centres, and excellent support services make it a top choice for scholars aiming to advance their academic and professional goals.
Scholarship deadline:
27 February 2026
Scholarship details:
- University or Organization: University of Birmingham
- Department: Department of Modern Languages – Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American Studies
- Course Level: Postgraduate Research (Doctorate)
- Award: Home tuition fees + £15,000 annual stipend for three years
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: All nationalities (Home and International students can apply)
- The award can be taken in: United Kingdom
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
- Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from any country; both Home and International students may apply.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for doctoral study in areas related to Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, or Latin American Studies, including but not limited to:
- Film, Media, and Video Studies
- Cultural and Literary Studies (20th–21st century Spain, Catalan-speaking regions)
- World Literature (Latin America, Portuguese-speaking world)
- Cultural History and Visual & Material Cultures
- Exile, Migration, Censorship, Postcolonial and Decolonial Studies
- Medieval Iberian History, Manuscript Culture, Digital Textual Editing
- Early Modern Spain – Literature, Theatre, Visual Culture, Military & Maritime Life
- Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Linguistics, Comparative Morphosyntax, Judeo-Spanish/Ladino
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
• Hold (or expect to hold) a first-class or upper second-class undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.
• Have completed or be completing a Master’s degree in a relevant field for doctoral-level entry.
• Be a new doctoral applicant OR a current internal Year 1 PhD student at the University of Birmingham.
• Propose a research project supervised by a staff member in the Spanish, Catalan, or Portuguese areas of the Department.
• Demonstrate academic excellence and potential for outstanding research contributions.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
Applicants must complete one application process for all College of Arts and Law doctoral scholarships:
- Apply for admission to the relevant PhD programme at the University of Birmingham.
- Complete the scholarship application form via the “Apply Now” link, selecting the Sir Henry Thomas Scholarship among the options.
- Submit all required documents by the deadline: 27 February 2026.
Scholarship Benefits:
• Coverage of Home tuition fees for three years.
• A £15,000 annual stipend for three years (subject to satisfactory progress).
• For international students: the Home fee amount will serve as a partial contribution toward overseas fees.
• Opportunity to conduct advanced research under expert supervision in a globally recognized institution.
