AberDoc Scholarship for Research Postgraduates 2026

These awards are tailored to enable students to develop the necessary skills required to meet their career choices and offer a breadth of development opportunities to enhance their research, teaching and transferable skills.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 09 Jan 2026 (5 PM)
2. Value: Tuition up to UK Home rate (£5,006/year) + £20,780 maintenance + £1,000 travel/conference fund
3. Study Level: PhD
4. Sponsor: Aberystwyth University
5. Eligible Country: All countries

Eligibility Criteria for AberDoc Scholarship for Research Postgraduates 2026

This scholarship is open to both International and Home students applying to study a postgraduate research degree at Aberystwyth in 2026

Benefits of AberDoc Scholarship for Research Postgraduates 2026

Those awarded an AberDoc Scholarship will receive a grant for up to three years, which will cover their tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum*). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum* and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1,000 per annum*) will also be provided.

How to Apply

If you wish to be considered for an AberDoc Scholarship for PhD study commencing in September 2026 you must have submitted a full PhD application (including research proposal) via the relevant course page by 5pm Friday, 9 January 2026.

All new PhD applicants are also required to complete either one of the attached forms, AberDoc Application Form 2026 - A or AberDoc Application Form 2026 - B and upload to your PhD application before submitting your application online.

For more details, visit Aberystwyth University Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

January 9, 2026

Application Link(s)

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