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ERC Synergy Nilomorph PhD Scholarships in UK

Do you have the desire to accomplish your study in the UK? If so, then you have an excellent opportunity to become a part of the ERC Synergy Nilomorph PhD Scholarships at the University of Edinburgh.

The scholarship is open to UK and international students applying for an on-campus PhD in Linguistics and English Language for the 2026/2027 academic year. Applicants must hold at least a UK 2:1 honours degree or an international equivalent in Linguistics or a closely related discipline, demonstrate strong academic performance, and have relevant experience in linguistic analysis or fieldwork.

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The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities, located in Scotland’s historic capital city. Founded in 1582, it is consistently ranked among the top universities globally and is renowned for excellence in teaching, innovation, and interdisciplinary research. The university offers a vibrant academic environment, attracting students and scholars from around the world, and is particularly strong in humanities, social sciences, sciences, and medicine.

Application Deadline: 29th January 2026

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: University of Edinburgh
  • Department: School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences (PPLS)
  • Course Level: PhD (Doctoral)
  • Award: Four years of funded PhD studentship (ERC-funded)
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: 3
  • Nationality: UK and International students
  • The Award Can Be Taken In: United Kingdom

Eligibility 

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Linguistics and English Language or closely related fields where Linguistics is central.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Hold a UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in Linguistics or a closely related discipline

  • Strong academic performance at undergraduate level

  • Background in linguistic fieldwork, descriptive linguistics, or language documentation

  • Solid knowledge of phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax

  • Experience with tone, suprasegmentals, and/or non-concatenative morphology

  • Meet the University of Edinburgh’s English language requirements

  • Familiarity with West Nilotic languages is an advantage but not mandatory

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their complete application package by email to [email protected], using the subject line “ERC Synergy Nilomorph application”. All attached files must include “ERC Synergy Nilomorph” and the applicant’s surname in the filename.

Benefits

  • Four years of ERC-funded PhD support

  • Training in field linguistics, acoustic analysis, experimental and computational methods

  • Access to an international research network and interdisciplinary expertise

  • Opportunity to work on rare and understudied languages

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