Research
Research Scholarship Opportunities
Here at GCU there are various PhD projects and Studentships available. For further information, see below.
You can find a PhD project at Glasgow Caledonian University using the search facility Here you can filter your search to view funded, competition funded and self-funded opportunities within your chosen research discipline.
We welcome applications online and recommend you contact the research supervisor(s) listed for competition funded PhD projects, funded PhD projects and self-funded PhD projects before applying.
Further information on applying can be found via the GCU Research website
Where a student is eligible for more than one discount or scholarship, the higher/highest discount or scholarship will apply.
Exceptional candidates will be put forward for the scholarship competition. The scholarship packages available include fully funded studentships and fees only scholarships.
Scholarship awards are determined by the recruitment panel, based on the merit of candidates’ applications and their research proposals.
Where a student is eligible for more than one discount or scholarship, the higher/highest discount or scholarship will apply.
Exceptional candidates will be put forward for the scholarship competition. The scholarship packages available include fully funded studentships and fees only scholarships.
In line with The Research Councils UK rates, studentships for 2021/22 are as follows:
Studentship for Home/RUK FT PhD students
For students commencing their studies in 2021/22, the studentship is worth £20,009 per year for three years, with a continuation fee of £525 in the fourth year covered, if needed. The studentship covers the payment of the tuition fees (£4,400) plus an annual stipend of £15,609.
Studentship for EU/International FT PhD students
For students commencing their studies in 2021/22, the studentship is worth £20,009 per year for three years, with a continuation fee of £525 in the fourth year covered, if needed. The studentship covers the payment of the tuition fees (£15,500) plus an annual scholarship of £4,509. EU/International candidates of outstanding calibre may be awarded a studentship of £31,109 per year covering payment of tuition fees £15,500 and stipend £15,609.
Global Talent Award Scholarships
Global Talent awards are determined by the recruitment panel, based on the merit of candidates’ applications and their research proposals
Carnegie PhD Scholarships
Any research discipline will be considered for Carnegie PhD Scholarships however, the prospective PhD student must have a first-class Honours degree from an eligible Scottish University or HEI and the first-class honours degree must be in a subject related to the field of the proposed doctoral studies.
Research Loyalty Scholarship
20% off the cost of research tuition fees for all Glasgow Caledonian University alumni. If you graduated with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from GCU, or one of our founding institutions, the step to research study is closer than ever before with the help of a 20% research discount. Regardless of your fee paying type; so long as you are applying to fund part or all of the course fee you will receive 20% each year when you mention GCU graduate on your application.
New to GCU Postgraduate Scholarship
Postgraduate Research students receive £1,600 towards their first annual fees and £1,000 for each subsequent year of their degree. Up to £3,600 over 3 years