The University of West London (UWL) is offering a number of fully funded Vice-Chancellor’s PhD Scholarships for February 2026 entry. These prestigious awards are open to both international and home/settled students, providing full tuition fee coverage along with a generous stipend (£22,000 per year for full-time or £11,000 per year for part-time study).
Application Deadline: 21 September 2025 (11:59 pm UK time).
Brief Description
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University or Organization: University of West London (UWL)
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Department: All Schools and Colleges at UWL
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Course Level: PhD Research Degree
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Award: Full tuition fee coverage plus stipend (£22,000/year full-time; £11,000/year part-time)
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Access Mode: Online (application submission)
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Number of Awards: Multiple
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Nationality: Open to international and home/settled students
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The award can be taken in: United Kingdom
Eligibility
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Eligible Countries: All nationalities (international and home/settled students).
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Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship can be awarded in any subject area offered by the University of West London.
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Admissible Criteria:
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Applicants must meet UWL’s entry requirements for PhD study.
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Open to both full-time (3 years) and part-time (6 years) applicants.
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Scholars must be willing to carry out limited teaching/research support duties (up to 6 hours/week full-time, 3 hours/week part-time).
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Preference is given to research proposals aligning with UWL’s priorities: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Interdisciplinarity, and Research Impact.
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International students must comply with UK visa and immigration requirements, including IHS and ATAS if applicable.
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How to Apply
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Submit your PhD application through UWL’s online portal.
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Tick the “scholarship funding” option in the application checklist.
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Indicate in your personal statement that you wish to be considered for the Vice-Chancellor’s PhD Scholarship.
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Inform your prospective principal supervisor of your application, as they will be involved in the shortlisting process.
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No separate application form is required.
Benefits
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Full tuition fee coverage (UK PhD fees).
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Generous stipend:
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£22,000 per year (tax-free) for full-time scholars, for 3 years.
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£11,000 per year (tax-free) for part-time scholars, for 6 years.
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Research and academic development opportunities within a vibrant scholarly community.
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Contribution to impactful projects aligned with global challenges.
