The University of Huddersfield, through its School of Human and Health Sciences, offers competitive scholarship opportunities for PhD and MSc by Research programs beginning in January 2027. Available funding includes tuition fee waiver scholarships and fully funded research scholarships with an annual tax-free stipend. These scholarships are restricted to UK applicants only. Applicants must select an advertised research project and apply for that specific topic.
Important Dates / Deadline
- Application Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026
- Reference Submission Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Program Start Date: January 2027
- Selection Process: Competitive
Organization
University of Huddersfield, School of Human and Health Sciences.
Location / Study Destination
Huddersfield, United Kingdom. Fee waiver scholarships offer study in Huddersfield or online, while fully funded scholarships are based in Huddersfield.
Who Can Apply
Country Eligibility: Restricted to UK applicants only.
These scholarships are specifically advertised for UK applicants. International applicants outside the stated UK eligibility category are not included in the advertised eligibility.
Applicants should meet the following academic conditions:
- Ideally hold an MSc degree in a relevant subject area.
- Applicants with a First-Class Honours degree may also be considered.
- Have an academic background relevant to the selected research project.
- Select one of the university’s advertised research projects before applying.
- Demonstrate motivation and the ability to undertake independent research.
All scholarship awards are competitive and subject to the availability of funded places.
Key Benefits / Funding
The university offers two scholarship categories.
1. Fee Waiver Scholarships
These scholarships provide tuition fee waivers for eligible PhD and MSc by Research applicants.
PhD Fee Waiver Scholarship
- Funding: Tuition fee waiver.
- Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time.
- Study Location: Huddersfield or online.
- Application Requirement: Apply for an advertised PhD research project.
MSc by Research Fee Waiver Scholarship
- Funding: Tuition fee waiver.
- Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
- Study Location: Huddersfield or online.
- Application Requirement: Apply for an advertised MSc by Research project.
Applicants can explore available projects through the University of Huddersfield Fee Waiver Scholarships page.
2. Fully Funded Research Scholarships
The fully funded scholarships provide financial support for three years of full-time research.
- Tuition Fees: Covered.
- Annual Stipend: Starting at £21,805 for the 2026/27 academic year.
- Stipend Type: Tax-free bursary.
- Funding Duration: 3 years.
- Study Mode: Full-time.
- Study Location: Huddersfield, United Kingdom.
The number of advertised research projects exceeds the number of funded scholarships available, making selection competitive.
Applicants can review available opportunities through the Health Science and Healthcare Research Scholarships page.
Main Requirements
Applicants must:
- Meet the UK applicant eligibility restriction.
- Have appropriate academic qualifications for their selected research program.
- Select an advertised research project and apply against that specific topic.
- Prepare a 2,000-word research proposal explaining how they intend to undertake the selected research.
- Demonstrate clear motivation for pursuing the scholarship and research project.
- Provide relevant academic qualifications and supporting documentation.
- Arrange two references, including at least one academic reference.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss their research ideas with potential supervisors before submitting an application.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email to the university’s postgraduate research scholarships team.
Application Email: pgrscholarships@hud.ac.uk
Follow these steps:
- Review the available PhD or MSc by Research projects and select a research topic.
- Contact the relevant lead supervisor for informal discussions about the selected project, if needed.
- Prepare a motivational email explaining why you wish to apply and identifying your selected project.
- Write a 2,000-word research proposal describing how you plan to undertake the research.
- Prepare your CV, academic documents, and proof of eligibility.
- Arrange for two referees to send their references directly to the university from their work email addresses.
- Include the research topic number and title in the email subject line.
- Submit the application documents to pgrscholarships@hud.ac.uk by October 30, 2026.
Research proposal guidance is available through the university’s research proposal guidance page.
https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSO733/phd-opportunities
Documents Needed
Applicants must submit:
- Motivational Email: Explain the reasons for applying and identify the selected research project.
- Research Proposal: A 2,000-word proposal outlining the intended research approach.
- Full CV: Include academic background, relevant qualifications, and experience.
- Academic Transcripts and Certificates: Copies of all relevant academic and professional qualifications.
- Two References: At least one must be an academic reference. Referees must email their references directly from their work email addresses.
- Proof of Eligibility: For example, a scanned copy of the passport photo page.
References may be submitted after the main application deadline but must arrive by November 6, 2026.
Important Notes
- Country Restriction: These scholarship opportunities are advertised for UK applicants only. They are not advertised as unrestricted international scholarships.
- Competitive Selection: Scholarship funding is limited, and the number of available research projects exceeds the number of fully funded places.
- Funding Differences: Fee waiver scholarships cover tuition fees, while fully funded scholarships cover tuition fees and provide a tax-free stipend.
- Study Flexibility: Fee waiver scholarships offer full-time and part-time options, including online study. Fully funded scholarships require full-time research in Huddersfield.
- Academic Eligibility: An MSc in a relevant subject is preferred, although applicants with a First-Class Honours degree may also be considered.
- Reference Deadline: References must be received by November 6, 2026, even if submitted after the main application deadline.
- Supervisor Contact: Informal inquiries about individual projects should be directed to the lead supervisor listed for each project.
- Eligibility Inquiries: Questions about eligibility and scholarship applications should be sent to pgrscholarships@hud.ac.uk.