The School of Social and Political Science is pleased to announce the John Peterson Memorial Scholarship, a funded PhD award available for September 2024 entry at the University of Edinburgh.

This scholarship, established in memory of University of Edinburgh’s esteemed International Relations Professor John Peterson, aims to support PhD study in Politics and International Relations (PIR) at the School of Social and Political Science.

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities located in the heart of Scotland’s capital city. Founded in 1582, it boasts a rich history of academic excellence and innovation. Renowned for its cutting-edge research, the university is consistently ranked among the top institutions globally. Its diverse community of scholars and students from over 150 countries fosters a vibrant and inclusive academic environment. With a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs spanning various disciplines, from the arts and humanities to sciences and engineering, the University of Edinburgh offers students unparalleled opportunities for learning and personal growth.

Application Deadline: 18th April 2024

Brief Description

University or Organization: University of Edinburgh
Department: School of Social and Political Science
Course Level: PhD
Award: Full tuition fees coverage for the Prescribed Period of Study (3 years for full-time PhD, 6 years for part-time PhD), and a first-year stipend set at the UKRI level for 2024-2025.
Access Mode: Online
Number of Awards: One
Nationality: Open to all nationalities
The award can be taken in: UK

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the University of Edinburgh.
• Admissible Criteria: Applicants must intend to commence PhD Politics & International Relations study (full-time or part-time) in the School of Social and Political Science in September 2024. The proposed research topic must align with one of the following fields:
  • European Union policy and politics
  • European Union external relations and foreign policy
  • Transatlantic relations (including trade)
  • US foreign policy in the areas of trade, climate change, or the environment.

How to Apply

Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application available on EUCLID, accessible via the University of Edinburgh’s web-based information portal at https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk. Applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh to gain access to the scholarship application system. The deadline for scholarship applications is 23:59 BST on 18th April 2024.

Benefits

The award covers full tuition fees (UK, EU, or Overseas level) for the Prescribed Period of Study (3 years for the full-time PhD programme and 6 years for the part-time PhD programme), and a first year stipend (full-time equivalent, pro-rata for part-time) set to the UKRI level for 2024-2025 (uplifting in Year 2 for a part-time awardee). For reference, the UKRI level for 2024-2025 is set at £19,237 for full-time students, or the pro rata equivalent for part-time students. Please note – the stipend does not continue for remaining years.

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