University of Strathclyde 2025 Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarships

As part of its longstanding commitment to growing its population of excellent postgraduate researchers, the University 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. 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).  

• Table of Content
• About University of Strathclyde
• Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarships
• Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarships Courses
• Requirements for Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarships
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is a Scottish public research university located in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Founded in 1796 as the Andersonian Institute, it is Glasgow's second-oldest university. The university receiving its royal charter in 1964 as the UK's first technological university. It takes its name from the historic Kingdom of Strathclyde.

Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarships

These awards will cover the full tuition fee for International and UK postgraduate research students

Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarships Courses

• Education
• English
• History
• Languages
• Law
• Politics
• Psychology
• Social Policy
• Social Work

Requirements for Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarships Qualification

• 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

Interview date, Process and Venue for Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarships

If you already have an offer of study commencing in 2025/26, you do not need to apply again, but you should inform us via [email protected] quoting your application number and that you wish to be considered for the Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarship funding competition, prior to closing date.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome by the end of May 2025 or sooner.

Successful applicants must be available to start their studies on 1 October 2025

Documents Required for Application

Online application (Pegasus system) – documentation required

• 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

Education, English, History, Journalism, Languages, Law, Politics, Psychology, Social policy, Social work, Speech & language therapy 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Identify a potential supervisor

Step 1 – view our 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.

For more details, visit University of Strathclyde scholarship webpage