Global Research Scholarship 2026 in UK

The Global Research Scholarship at the University of Strathclyde provides up to nine PhD fee-only awards for outstanding applicants starting in October 2026. This competitive scholarship is designed to support doctoral research across various business and social science disciplines, covering full tuition fees for up to 36 months of full-time study.

Strathclyde Business School, part of the University of Strathclyde, is a leading international institution committed to research excellence and inclusive postgraduate education. The school fosters a diverse research community and provides comprehensive doctoral training to scholars from around the world.

Global Research Scholarship Benefits

• Scholarship will cover tuition fees
• Duration: 36 months

Global Research Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

• For entry on to our PhD programmes, we normally look for a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant business or social science related subject, as well as a master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, although there are often exceptions.
• When reviewing your academic achievements, we’re particularly interested in grades which relate to independent research (for example, a research project or dissertation).
• Strathclyde Business School is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive postgraduate research population. We make decisions on entry by assessing the whole person and not relying solely on academic achievements.
• On that basis, please ensure that your application (via a statement in your CV) can evidence your resourcefulness, commitment and resilience as demonstrated by broader professional and life experiences.
• This evidence should be centred on your ability to undertake and complete a PhD and contribute to a positive PhD community.
• You can prove your knowledge of English by: Passing a Secure English Language Test from our list of accepted providers with an IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5, with no individual element below 5.5.
• We’ll also consider evidence of prior study using English as the medium of instruction, if this study was in the last five years.
• Subject eligibility: Accounting & finance, Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Human resource management, Management, Management science, Marketing
• Levels eligibility: Postgraduate Research
• Study modes eligibility: Full Time, Part Time
• Fee Status: England or N. Ireland or Rep. Ireland or Wales, Home (Scottish), International
• Student type: Applicant

How to Apply for Global Research Scholarship?

1. Prospective PhD students can apply for this award by: making a full application on the Pegasus application system, ensuring all required documentation is uploaded prior to pressing ‘submit’
2. clearly indicating that they would like to be considered for this scholarship opportunity in the ‘Funding’ section of the application
3. These scholarships cannot be combined with any other University of Strathclyde award.
4. If you’ve already submitted an application you do not need to apply again; you should inform us that you are interested in applying for this award. Please contact [email protected] noting your interest in Global Research Scholarship.
5. If you’re awarded a Global Research Scholarship you will be asked to provide evidence that you can support your living expenses for the duration of your PhD study
6. Your application must include: an updated curriculum vitae, a research proposal, details of two academic referees, including email addresses, academic transcripts, which must be certified copies

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Global Research Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply.