UKEdinburgh Doctoral Scholarship supports PhD students applying to Business School doctoral programmes and provides full tuition plus an annual UKRI-equivalent stipend. Edinburgh Doctoral Scholarship is awarded in collaboration between the University’s Doctoral College and the Business School, aimed at attracting high-quality research candidates by offering funding and development opportunities.
Edinburgh Doctoral Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fees (UK or Overseas).
- Annual stipend equal to the UKRI minimum rate for the relevant academic year of study.
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Edinburgh Doctoral Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- All offer holders.
- Must hold a conditional or unconditional offer to one of our PhD programmes and expect to join in September 2027.
- Applicants must receive an offer of study by the scholarship deadline, 2 February 2027.
- Programme application must be complete by Tuesday 12 January 2027.
How to Apply for Edinburgh Doctoral Scholarship
- Submit both a programme application and a scholarship application using the University’s Online Application System.
- You will only be able to access the scholarship application after you have applied to your chosen programme.
- Programme Application Guidance: https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/applying.
- Scholarship Application and Guidance: https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance/applicants/apply-scholarship/pg-scholarship.
- Reach out directly to potential advisors at the Business School by email to discuss PhD supervision (see staff profiles link).
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Tuesday, 2 February 2027. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Edinburgh Doctoral Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, selection and how to apply for the award.
What does the Edinburgh Doctoral Scholarship cover?
Each scholarship covers the University tuition fee (UK or Overseas) and a stipend equivalent to the UKRI stipend rate for the relevant academic year. For 2026/27 the stipend rate stated is £21,805, subject to satisfactory progress and awarded for between three and four years as agreed by the School/Deanery.
Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
All candidates must hold a conditional or unconditional offer to one of the Business School PhD programmes and expect to join in September 2027. Applicants must receive an offer of study by the scholarship deadline of 2 February 2027 to be considered eligible.
What are the key application deadlines?
The scholarship deadline is 23:59, 02 February 2027. Additionally, the deadline for scholarship applicants to submit a programme application is Tuesday 12 January 2027; your programme application must be complete by this date to allow time for an offer to be issued by the scholarship deadline.
How do I apply for the scholarship?
Candidates must submit both a programme application and a scholarship application using the University’s Online Application System. The scholarship application becomes accessible only after applying to the chosen programme. Guidance links are provided on the Business School page for both programme and scholarship applications.
Can I apply before I have a programme offer?
Applicants may submit a scholarship application while their programme application is still pending. However, to be eligible for the scholarship you must receive a conditional or unconditional offer by the scholarship deadline of 2 February 2027.
How are applications selected?
Eligible applicants are initially ranked by a selection panel of senior academic colleagues within the Business School. Top-ranked candidates are invited to an interview with the Business School PGR Programme Director and senior research colleagues. Interviews focus on motivation, research experience and the proposed research contribution.
What criteria are used in ranking applications?
Applications are ranked based on academic background and achievements, research experience, the research proposal’s novelty and contribution, and the applicant’s preparedness and potential to undertake and complete a PhD and contribute to a diverse PhD community.
When will scholarship outcomes be announced?
Candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application in late spring 2027. The University also maintains a reserve list and may offer awards to reserve candidates if successful candidates decline their awards.
Are nationality or financial status considered in selection?
Other factors such as financial status and nationality are not taken into account. The scheme aims to attract a diverse range of applicants and ensure recruitment processes are robust and unbiased, treating underrepresented groups and those from deprived communities fairly.
What programmes qualify for this scholarship?
Scholarship awards are subject to the candidate’s successful receipt of an offer and subsequent enrolment in one of the specified PhD programmes in the Business School, including PhD with Integrated Study in Management, Accounting, Finance, PhD in Business Economics, PhD in Management Science & Analytics, or PhD in Financial Technology.
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