Key Scholarship Information
Funding level: Fully Funded
Host University: University of Huddersfield
Degree: PhD
Subjects: All Subjects
Eligible Nationalities: International Students
Host Country: UK
Study Commencement: October Intake
Application Deadline: 21 June 2026
The University of Huddersfield is offering Arts and Humanities Research Scholarships for students planning to begin a research degree in the United Kingdom. These scholarships provide a full tuition fee waiver and additional financial support for presenting and publishing research at national and international academic conferences.
Hosted by the School of Arts and Humanities, the scholarship supports talented researchers pursuing postgraduate research degrees while encouraging academic excellence and knowledge sharing.
Degree Level
The scholarship is available for the following research programs: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Professional Doctorate, Master of Arts (MA) by Research and Master of Science (MSc) by Research
Available Subjects
The scholarship supports research projects within the School of Arts and Humanities, including areas such as: Arts, Humanities, Cultural Studies, Literature, History, Media Studies, Creative Practice, Related interdisciplinary research fields.
Applicants should propose an original research project aligned with the expertise available at the university.
Benefits
Successful candidates will receive:
- Full tuition fee waiver for the entire duration of the program
- Funding to attend national and international academic conferences
- Financial support for publishing and disseminating research
- Access to research facilities and academic resources
- Supervision by experienced faculty members
- Opportunity to undertake research at a leading UK university
Scholarship Duration
Funding is available for:
- PhD: Up to 3 years (full-time)
- MA by Research: 1 year (full-time)
- MSc by Research: 1 year (full-time)
Eligible Nationalities
The scholarship competition is currently open to: Home applicants in the United Kingdom and International applicants should check the university’s separate funding opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Hold an upper-class undergraduate degree or higher in a relevant discipline
Be completing a qualifying degree and expected to achieve the required classification
Meet the admission requirements for the selected research program
Submit a strong and original research proposal
Demonstrate that their research aligns with the School of Arts and Humanities
Application Procedure
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare: Research proposal, Statement of interest, Curriculum Vitae (CV), Academic transcripts and certificates, Proof of eligibility, Reference letters and any additional supporting documents required by the university
Application Process
To apply for the scholarship:
- Develop a research proposal within the School of Arts and Humanities.
- Prepare all required supporting documents.
- Submit the complete scholarship application before the deadline.
- Ensure referees send their reference letters directly to the university.
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an online interview via Microsoft Teams.
- Successful candidates will receive scholarship offers and begin their studies in October.
Important Dates
- Scholarship Application Deadline: 21 June
- Shortlisting Notification: 29 June
- Reference Submission Deadline: 1 July
- Online Interviews: Week commencing 6 July
- Programme Start: October
Why Apply for This Scholarship?
The University of Huddersfield Arts Research Scholarships provide more than just tuition support. By covering full tuition fees and funding conference participation and research dissemination activities, the scheme enables scholars to build strong academic profiles and engage with the wider research community while completing their postgraduate studies.
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