Commonwealth Split-Site PhD Scholarships are a prestigious and highly sought-after award that offer talented individuals the opportunity to study for a PhD at a university in the United Kingdom while maintaining a strong connection with their home institution in another Commonwealth country. These scholarships are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and administered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK
Host Institution(s):
Designated universities in UK
Level/Field of study:
Full time PhD programs
Number of Awards:
Not specified.
Target group:
International students
Scholarship benefits
Trainees receive a monthly allowance of €500 for the duration of five months. travel costs are covered up to €100 per month.
Eligibility requirement
- Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Be registered for a PhD at a university in an eligible Commonwealth country by the time the scholarship starts in September 2024.
- Ensure that an institutional or departmental link exists between the home university and proposed UK university. This link must be greater than simply a collaboration between individuals – see section on ‘Tenure and placement’ below for further details. Both supervisors must provide a supporting statement with further details of the link to ensure the application is eligible.
- Be available to start academic study in the UK in September 2024.
- By September 2024, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree).
- Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
- Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format.
How to apply
The application process for Commonwealth Split-Site PhD Scholarships is highly competitive and requires candidates to meet specific eligibility criteria, which may vary from year to year. To apply, keep an eye on the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s website for the latest information and application guidelines.
Applications to the CSC must be made using the CSC’s online application system.
Apply here:
Official website: Commonwealth Split-site Phd Scholarships – Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (fcdo.gov.uk)
