The James McCune Smith Scholarships proudly announce a unique opportunity for Black UK domiciled students to engage in transformative PhD research at the University in any research area where supervision is available. These scholarships aim to provide an enriched academic experience by offering external mentors, placements, leadership training, community-building activities, and networking opportunities.

The James McCune Smith PhD Scholarships are designed to encourage Black students from diverse backgrounds to pursue postgraduate studies. Dr. Dwayne Spiteri, a research associate in the School of Physics & Astronomy, shares his experience, highlighting how the scholarship addresses the under-representation of Black students at the research level.

• University or Organization: University of Glasgow
• Department: NA
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Covers stipend and fees for up to four years, including a training grant of £3,000 per year
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 12
• Nationality: UK domiciled Black African, Black Caribbean, Black Other, Mixed White and Black Caribbean, Mixed White and Black African, or other mixed backgrounds (including Black African, Black Caribbean, or Black Other).
• The award can be taken in the UK

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: UK domiciled
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is open to any subject offered by the university.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Be a UK domiciled Black African, Black Caribbean, Black Other, Mixed White and Black Caribbean, Mixed White and Black African, or other mixed background.
• No restrictions on applying for other schemes to obtain a funded place.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply for the James McCune Smith PhD Scholarships through the university’s application process. Detailed instructions and guidance can be found on the official website. Submit your personal statement via our Scholarship Portal. The personal statement should be up to 500 words on your research interest and why you wish to be a James McCune Smith Scholar. You also need to submit an application on the University’s MyCampus system.

Benefits

Successful candidates will enjoy the following benefits:

• Stipend coverage (estimated at £19,162 for 2024 entry) and fees for up to four years
• Training grant of £3,000 per year
• Six-month placement with industry, government, or non-governmental organization
• Mentorship from outside academia for a broader perspective and networking
• Leadership training and community-building activities
• Support for conferences and other networking opportunities

For further details, including FAQs, application schedule, and research proposal guidance, please visit the official scholarship page.

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