You can now apply for Commonwealth Split-site PhD Scholarships 2025-26. These scholarships offer doctoral applicants from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries the opportunity to conduct research at a UK university for up to a year.
This program is designed to foster collaboration between institutions in Commonwealth nations and the UK, advancing research and development globally.
Purpose of the Scholarship
The Commonwealth Split-site Scholarship 2025-26 aims to:
– To ensure access to all UK research facilities and even expertise for doctoral applicants from Commonwealth nations.
– Strengthen partnerships and collaboration between UK and Commonwealth higher education institutions.
– Support high-potential graduates from disadvantaged backgrounds, enabling them to contribute as future leaders, educators, and researchers in their home countries.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this, you must meet this criteria:
Citizenship: Be a citizen or even a refugee status in any of the eligible Commonwealth countries.
Residence: Be permanently residing in an eligible Commonwealth country.
PhD Registration: Be enrolled in a PhD program at a university in an eligible Commonwealth country by the time the scholarship begins in September 2025.
Institutional Link: Demonstrate an existing institutional or departmental collaboration between their home university and the proposed UK university, supported by statements from both supervisors.
Academic Qualification: By September 2025, hold:
- A first-class or even at least an upper second-class (2:1) honors degree.
- Or, a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g., a Master’s degree).
– Financial Need: You must be unable to afford UK study even without this scholarship.
– Documentation: Submit all required supporting documents in the specified format.
– Availability: Be ready to commence academic studies in the UK by September 2025.
Scholarship Duration
The scholarship spans 12 months, which may be taken either as:
– A single continuous period of 12 months.
– Two separate six-month periods.
Scholarship Benefits
Prospective candidates of the Commonwealth Split-site PhD Scholarships 2025-26 will get:
Travel Costs: Fully funded airfare from the home country to the UK and back.
Tuition Fees: Complete coverage of tuition fees through agreements with UK universities.
Monthly Stipend:
- £1,378 per month (outside London).
- £1,690 per month (London metropolitan area).
Additional Allowances:
– Warm clothing allowance (if applicable).
– Study travel grant for research-related travel within the UK or overseas.
– Child allowance: £590/month for the first child, and also £146/month for the second and third child (for widowed, divorced, or single-parent Scholars).
How to Apply Commonwealth Split-Site PhD Scholarships
Applications are made through the official CSC Central application system.
- Application Deadline: 16 December 2024.
- Ensure all supporting documents are uploaded in the required format.
Why You Should Apply?
The Commonwealth Split-site Scholarship 2025-26 provides an unparalleled opportunity to:
– Access advanced research tools and expertise in the UK.
– Build professional networks through institutional collaborations.
– Contribute to impactful research with a developmental and leadership focus.
For more details and to apply, visit the Official Webpage of the Commonwealth Split-site (PhD) Scholarships.
Whether you are seeking to conduct groundbreaking research, gain international exposure, or advance your academic career, this scholarship could be the transformative opportunity you need. Don’t miss the chance—apply today!
