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Edinburgh Doctoral College / Business School PhD Scholarships – September 2027 entry
Awarded jointly by the University's Doctoral College and the Business School, these scholarships fund PhD study in business, accounting, finance, business economics, management science and financial technology. Each award covers tuition and a stipend at the UKRI rate for three to four years.
| Amount / funding | Full tuition fees (UK or Overseas) plus an annual stipend equal to the UKRI minimum rate (£21,805 in 2026/27, as quoted on the page) |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 2 February 2027, 23:59 (programme application by 12 January 2027 to be eligible) |
| Start date | September 2027 |
| Level | PhD |
| Funding type | full |
| Field |
About this scholarship
Awarded jointly by the University's Doctoral College and the Business School, these scholarships fund PhD study in business, accounting, finance, business economics, management science and financial technology. Each award covers tuition and a stipend at the UKRI rate for three to four years.
Minimum requirements
Holder (or, by the deadline, recipient) of a conditional or unconditional offer for a PhD with Integrated Study in Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Economics, Management Science & Analytics or Financial Technology, joining in September 2027; programme and scholarship applications both submitted via the university system.
Application checklist
- Confirm you meet the stated eligibility for Edinburgh Doctoral College / Business School PhD Scholarships – September 2027 entry: Holder (or, by the deadline, recipient) of a conditional or unconditional offer for a PhD with Integrated Study in Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Economics, Management Science & Analytics or Financial…
- Apply through the official application route for Edinburgh Doctoral College / Business School PhD Scholarships – September 2027 entry (business-school.ed.ac.uk); follow the portal steps on that page rather than an aggregator page.
- Prepare your academic transcripts, CV and research proposal or statement for Edinburgh Doctoral College / Business School PhD Scholarships – September 2027 entry; check the official page for the exact document list for this programme.
- Ask referees early for Edinburgh Doctoral College / Business School PhD Scholarships – September 2027 entry and check the official page whether references are required for this programme.
- Check the official page whether any language evidence or test score is required for Edinburgh Doctoral College / Business School PhD Scholarships – September 2027 entry (language of instruction on the record: English).
- Submit by the deadline on the record for Edinburgh Doctoral College / Business School PhD Scholarships – September 2027 entry: 2 February 2027, 23:59 (programme application by 12 January 2027 to be eligible).
- Budget Edinburgh Doctoral College / Business School PhD Scholarships – September 2027 entry on the funding stated on the record: Full tuition fees (UK or Overseas) plus an annual stipend equal to the UKRI minimum rate (£21,805 in 2026/27, as quoted on the page). Check the official page for what is and is not covered.
Application tips
- For Edinburgh Doctoral College / Business School PhD Scholarships – September 2027 entry (United Kingdom; PhD): work back from the 2 February 2027, 23:59 (programme application by 12 January 2027 to be eligible) deadline and submit early enough for references and documents to arrive, noting any time zone stated on the record.
- Check the eligibility edge for Edinburgh Doctoral College / Business School PhD Scholarships – September 2027 entry first: Holder (or, by the deadline, recipient) of a conditional or unconditional offer for a PhD with Integrated Study in Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Economics, Management Science & Analytics or Financial… If any clause does not clearly cover you, ask the sponsor before spending time on the full application.
- Budget Edinburgh Doctoral College / Business School PhD Scholarships – September 2027 entry on Full tuition fees (UK or Overseas) plus an annual stipend equal to the UKRI minimum rate (£21,805 in 2026/27, as quoted on the page); check the official page for what is excluded (fees, travel, living costs). Funding type on the record: full. Do not assume full coverage unless the record states it.
- For Edinburgh Doctoral College / Business School PhD Scholarships – September 2027 entry (04 Business & Economics), make your research proposal specific to the host department's work and to the programme's stated focus, and show how your background fits that focus rather than writing a generic proposal.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
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