SCHOLARSHIPS OVERVIEW
Funded by: British Council Scotland & SGSAH
Degree Levels: PhD & Early Career Researchers (ECRs)
Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligible Applicants: All Nationalities (Non-UK Universities)
Study Location: United Kingdom (Scotland)
Deadline: November 1, 2025
About the British Council Scotland EARTH Scholarships
The British Council Scotland EARTH Scholarships 2025, managed by the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH), aim to foster international research collaboration by connecting PhD candidates and early career researchers from around the globe with top Scottish universities and academic mentors.
This prestigious initiative promotes the role of environmental arts, humanities, and interdisciplinary STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) in addressing the global climate crisis.
Scholars will engage in cluster activities, training, mentoring, and cohort development while working alongside Scotland’s leading researchers and institutions.
Scholarship Benefits & Coverage
- Fully funded program
- Research access to Scottish HEIs
- Academic mentorship in Scotland
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary research opportunities
- Inclusion in international cohort activities
- Cultural engagement opportunities in the UK
Participating Scottish Universities
The program includes leading SGSAH-affiliated universities such as:
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Glasgow
- University of St Andrews
- University of Aberdeen
- University of Dundee
- University of Stirling
- University of Strathclyde
- Heriot-Watt University
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- The Glasgow School of Art
- Edinburgh Napier University
- Abertay University
- Robert Gordon University
- Queen Margaret University
- University of the West of Scotland
- University of the Highlands & Islands
Documents Required
- Detailed research proposal (how the program benefits your project)
- Budget plan with resource justification
- Updated CV (max 4 pages)
- Letter of support from PhD supervisor (max 2 pages)
- Recommendation letter from intended host institution in Scotland
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the EARTH Scholarships 2025, you must:
- Be a PhD candidate or an Early Career Researcher (ECR)
- Be registered at or graduated from a non-UK university in 2025
- Have a project primarily rooted in the Arts & Humanities
- Be able to engage in interdisciplinary (STEAM) approaches
- Complete the program within 12 months post-PhD award (or 24 months in exceptional cases)
- Ensure at least 50% of your PhD project aligns with Arts/Humanities disciplines
Application Deadline
- November 1, 2025
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their materials through the SGSAH Online Application Portal.
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