The British Council Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH), is offering an exciting scholarship opportunity for international PhD students and early career researchers in 2025.
Are you a PhD student or early career researcher in the environmental arts and humanities looking for funding to collaborate with top Scottish universities?
The SGSAH EARTH (Environmental Arts & Humanities) Scholarships aim to promote research collaborations focused on environmental arts, humanities, and their interdisciplinary connections.
Opportunity Summary
- Host: British Council
- Study Abroad: Study in UK | Study in Europe
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships | Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Benefits: Full Scholarship | Living Expenses | Travel Costs | Accommodation/No IELTS Required
- Deadline: November 1, 2024
About Scholarship
The British Council Scotland SGSAH EARTH Scholarships provide full financial support to enable international research partnerships between PhD and early-career researchers, Scottish universities, mentors, and external organisations.
The program has a particular focus on the role of arts and humanities in addressing climate change and encourages interdisciplinary research across STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).
Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to work with an academic mentor in Scotland, access resources at a Scottish host university, and participate in a cohort development program and summer school.
The scholarships cover travel, accommodation, and living expenses for research placements lasting 6 weeks to 3 months between April and July 2025.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the British Council Scotland SGSAH EARTH Scholarships, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled in a PhD program or have graduated with a PhD from a non-UK university
- Have a research project broadly falling under Arts & Humanities subject areas (at least 50% for interdisciplinary projects)
- Be an early career researcher within 1 year of PhD award notification (can be extended to 2 years under special circumstances)
- Propose a research project aligned with the program’s environmental and interdisciplinary themes
The scholarships are open to applicants from all countries, with a particular welcome to those from the Global South and Scottish Government priority countries like Rwanda, Zambia, Pakistan, Malawi, and India.
Benefits
- Scholarship recipients will benefit fromFull financial support covering travel, accommodation, and living expenses
- Opportunity to work with a leading academic mentor in Scotland
- Access to resources and networks at a Scottish host university
- Participation in a cohort development program and SGSAH summer school
- Engagement in interdisciplinary research across STEAM fields
- Expansion of professional networks and research collaborations
How to Apply
The application process for the 2025 British Council Scotland SGSAH EARTH Scholarships involves:
- Identifying an academic mentor at a Scottish university who aligns with your research interests. Mentors will discuss your proposal and provide support if there is a good fit.
- Preparing an application including:
- Research proposal (up to 1000 words)
- CV
- Letter of support from your PhD supervisor
- Letter of support from the Scottish host university
- Proof of PhD status
- Submitting your application online via the SGSAH system between August 15 and November 1, 2024.
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Application Timeline
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | November 1, 2024 |
| Notification of outcomes | December 2, 2024 |
| Acceptance deadline | December 9, 2024 |
| Online induction sessions | January-February 2025 |
| Research placements | April-July 2025 |
| Cohort development program | April 23 – May 2, 2025 |
| SGSAH Summer School | June 2025 |
Conclusion
The British Council Scotland SGSAH EARTH Scholarships provide an incredible opportunity for international PhD students and early career researchers to advance their work on environmental arts and humanities.
By enabling research collaborations with Scottish universities and participation in an interdisciplinary cohort, these scholarships will develop new approaches to address the global challenge of climate change.
If you are a passionate researcher in the arts and humanities with an interest in environmental themes, interdisciplinary connections, and international collaboration, don’t miss this chance to take your work to the next level.
Apply now for the British Council Scotland SGSAH EARTH Scholarships 2025!
