Studentships
UHI-funded studentships
We are pleased to announce the launch of UHI-funded doctoral research studentships commencing in the 2025/26 academic year
Each of the four Clusters (MESE, SILK, HARC, and Health) can submit up to two fully-funded or a combination of fully-funded and part-funded applications, ensuring the total funding does not exceed the budget for two fully-funded PhDs. Applications can also be made on a match-funding basis to maximise the number of studentships.
Interdisciplinary PhD proposals are welcome and will be considered equally.
Holders of UHI PGR studentships will contribute to research environment and culture activities, matched to their skills and interests. Contributions may include communications, social media, and supporting evidence gathering for the Research Excellence Framework, limited to 5 hours per week.
Start date: October 2025
Duration: 3.5 years full-time
Qualification level: Scottish SCQF level 12 (equivalent to English RQF level 8)
Eligibility: New students only; continuing/current students not eligible
Application process
Application process
Students seeking a studentship
We look forward to receiving your applications and supporting the next generation of researchers at UHI.
Read our step-by-step guidance on identifying a supervisor at UHI to undertake your project:
UHI staff
Clusters will manage their internal selection processes and are encouraged to clearly communicate these to applicants.
More details and application form available on the Graduate School SharePoint (accessible by UHI Staff only).
Important dates
Important dates
- 14 March 2025 – Submit applications to Cluster Lead
- 2 April 2025 – Clusters submit selected applications to gradresearch@uhi.ac.uk
- 7 April 2025 – UHI panel reviews applications, two applications selected for the studentship
- 16 April 2025 – Submit project adverts if no candidate is attached
- 21 April 2025 – Advertising commences
- 15 May 2025 – Candidate application deadline
- 6 June 2025 – Candidate interviews completed
- 16 June 2025 – RD1s submitted
- 24 June 2025 – Formal offers sent
- October 2025 – Candidate enrolment