SCHOLARSHIP: University of Strathclyde Diamond Jubilee, UK International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Ph.D Students
As part of its longstanding commitment to growing its population of excellent postgraduate researchers, the University University of Strathclyde Glasgow is offering a number of Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarships. These awards will cover the full tuition fee for International and UK postgraduate research students, commencing study on 1 October 2025.
About university:
The University of Strathclyde has a thriving international community with around 30,000 students from more than 140 countries. For more than 200 years, Strathclyde has delivered academic excellence through world-class research and teaching, providing students with flexible, innovative learning in preparation for their careers.
Scholarship deadline:
April 11th, 2025
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the University of Strathclyde Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarship, you must note the following:
- 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
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the University of Strathclyde Diamond Jubilee Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should follow the steps below;
- 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.
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following 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
Scholarship 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).
