University of Huddersfield School of Human and Health Sciences Fully Funded Scholarships 2026

Fully funded PhD research studentships are offered in the School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, for an October 2026 start.

Please note that there are more projects than funded opportunities available, therefore this is a competitive application process. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview by the 29th June 2026. It is anticipated that the interviews will take place between 6th July 20262 to 24th July 2026 via Teams. After interview the most outstanding applicants will be offered a studentship.

We encourage you to discuss your ideas with potential supervisors in advance of application.

• Table of Content
• About University Of Huddersfield
• School of Human and Health Sciences Fully Funded Scholarships PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of School of Human and Health Sciences Fully Funded Scholarships PhD Scholarship
• School of Human and Health Sciences Fully Funded Scholarships PhD Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for School of Human and Health Sciences Fully Funded Scholarships PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

School of Human and Health Sciences Fully Funded Scholarships PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of School of Human and Health Sciences Fully Funded Scholarships PhD Scholarship

• 3 years full-time research covering tuition fees and a tax-free bursary (stipend) starting at £21,805 for 2026/27.

School of Human and Health Sciences Fully Funded Scholarships PhD Scholarship Courses

• Human and Health Sciences

Requirements for School of Human and Health Sciences Fully Funded Scholarships PhD Scholarship Qualification

• Applications are welcome from UK applicants only; ideally with an MSc in a relevant subject area, applicants with a First-Class Honours degree may also be considered.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

You must submit your application in full by Friday 19th June 2026, including the following documents:

• A motivational email as to why you wish to apply for the scholarship, stating which project you are applying for.
• A 2,000-word research proposal outlining how you plan to undertake for the research topic you are applying for. For further guidance on writing a research proposal, please refer to the following webpage: https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/writing-a-research-proposal/ 
• Full CV
• Provide copies of transcripts and certificates of all relevant academic and/or any professional qualifications.
• Provide references from two individuals – (at least one to be an academic reference) please contact your referees and ask them to send your references directly to [email protected] from their work email address. (references can be submitted late but must be received by 29th June 2026). 
• Proof of eligibility – e.g. scan of passport photo page
• Please state the research topic number and title in the subject area of the email

Please email [email protected] with queries regarding eligibility and submitting documents. Informal enquiries about individual projects should be directed to the lead supervisor listed for each project.

For more information, kindly visit University of Huddersfield scholarship webpage.