Funding opportunities

The School of Geography and Planning enjoys excellent rates of success in securing PhD funding for high quality applicants.

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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.

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