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Funded PhD Opportunities: Humanities

Compare 21 doctoral research opportunities connected with Humanities, with full project outlines, funding stipends, research supervisors and application deadlines.

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Available PhD opportunities (21)

PhD Humanities

Doctoral Research Studentships

Queen Mary University of London

The Schools of the Arts; Business; Economics and Finance; Law; and Society and Environment invite applications for Doctoral Research…

Location
London, United Kingdom
Deadline
Funding
studentship; £22,617 p.a. full-time, £11,308 part-time
PhD Humanities

Funding and fellowships

University of Manchester

Learn about the financial aid on offer to help you pursue postgraduate or early career research studies.

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
studentships
PhD Humanities

School of Humanities and Social Sciences studentships

Leeds Beckett University

Our research degrees are for people that want to solve problems. People who listen, and collaborate. People who aren't afraid to think…

Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
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PhD Humanities

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Research Awards

University of Edinburgh

The College Research Student Awards scheme is designed to attract high quality students applying for PhD research. As a student with us…

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
Funding
Research Award; £21,805 (UKRI level for 2027/2028); Full tuition fees
PhD Humanities

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Research Awards

University of Edinburgh

The College Research Student Awards scheme is designed to attract high quality students applying for PhD research. As a student with us…

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
Funding
Research Award; £21,805 (UKRI level for 2027/2028); Full tuition fees
PhD Humanities

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Research Awards

University of Edinburgh

The College Research Student Awards scheme is designed to attract high quality students applying for PhD research. As a student with us…

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
Funding
Full tuition fees + annual stipend; UKRI level for 2027/2028 (£21,805); Full tuition fees
PhD Humanities

Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarships

University of Edinburgh

The University will offer PhD scholarships for students starting their PhD research at the University in the 2027-2028 academic session.

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
Funding
Scholarship; £21,805 (pro-rata for part-time); Full tuition fee
PhD Humanities

The Chrystal Macmillan PhD Scholarship

University of Edinburgh

Please use the University’s scholarship search function to explore other funding opportunities.

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
Scholarship
PhD Humanities

The Chrystal Macmillan PhD Scholarship

University of Edinburgh

Please use the University’s scholarship search function to explore other funding opportunities.

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
Scholarship
PhD Humanities

School of Law

University of Edinburgh

There are a number of public and private funding sources available to students at the School.

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
PhD Studentship
PhD Humanities

School of Divinity Postgraduate Masters Scholarships

University of Edinburgh

The School is pleased to invite applications from outstanding candidates for a range of Masters scholarships for 2026-2027 entry.

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
Scholarship; Full fees to half fees
PhD Humanities

School of Divinity Postgraduate Masters Scholarships

University of Edinburgh

The School is pleased to invite applications from outstanding candidates for a range of Masters scholarships for 2026-2027 entry.

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
Scholarship; Full fees to half fees
PhD Humanities

Edinburgh Futures Institute

University of Edinburgh

Any current funding opportunities available to postgraduate students in Edinburgh Futures Institute will appear here when available.

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
See university guidance
PhD Humanities

Cross-disciplinary awards

University of Edinburgh

The College Research Student Awards scheme is designed to attract high quality students applying for PhD research. As a student with us…

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
Research Student Awards
PhD Humanities

Cross-disciplinary awards

University of Edinburgh

The College Research Student Awards scheme is designed to attract high quality students applying for PhD research. As a student with us…

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
Research Student Awards
PhD Humanities

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

University of Edinburgh

Students can find details on cross-disciplinary awards as well as many subject-specific scholarships through their School.

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
See university guidance
PhD Humanities

Business School PhD Scholarships

University of Edinburgh

A number of scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year are available within the Business School and are open to applicants of any…

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
scholarship
PhD Humanities

Andrew Grant PG Scholarships

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) is delighted to announce the Andrew Grant PG Scholarships to applicants for postgraduate (PG) programmes in…

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
Scholarship; £13,700; Yes
PhD Humanities

British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027

King's College London

British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027 Internal selection process: guidance for applicants & Faculties

Location
London, United Kingdom
Deadline
Funding
Fellowship
PhD Humanities

Tercentenary Awards for Excellence

University of Edinburgh

This award is open to all applicants who have applied to a taught LLM or MSc programme starting in the 2026-2027 academic year at…

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
Funding
Scholarship; £5,000; Yes
PhD Humanities

Tercentenary Award for Excellence

University of Edinburgh

This award is open to all applicants who have applied to a taught LLM or MSc programme starting in the 2026-2027 academic year at…

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
Funding
Scholarship; £5,000; Yes