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The Vice-Chancellor’s PhD Scholarships

The University of West London is a forward-thinking University with an appetite for innovative, rigorous and impactful research.

As part of its research expansion strategy, the University is offering a number of opportunities for fully funded PhD Scholarships

Our scholarships are open for February 2026 to full-time and part-time international and home/settled students and comprise of:

Full-time

Stipend of £22,000 per year (tax free)

Full funding for tuition fees

Duration: Three years

Part-time fees

Stipend of £11,000 per year (tax free)

Full funding for tuition fees

Duration: Six years


PhD scholars will be expected to carry out teaching or research duties for a maximum of six hours per week (full-time) or three hours (part-time).

The University welcomes applicants who wish to study for a PhD research degree in one of its Schools or Colleges

Particular attention will be paid to applications aligned with one (or more) of our research strategic priorities:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) – We encourage applications promoting and embedding EDI values throughout the whole research process. We also encourage original research addressing key EDI-related challenges.

Interdisciplinarity – We encourage applications sitting across several UWL Schools/Colleges and demonstrating innovative research focus and/or methodologies.

Impact – We encourage applications demonstrating effect on, change or benefit to the economy, society, culture, public policy or services, health, the environment or quality of life, beyond academia.

Successful applicants for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship will join a vibrant and challenging academic environment where innovation, insight, and knowledge creation feeds into high quality research.  

Deadline for applications (both international and home/settled students): Sunday 21 September 2025 at 23.59pm

International students are advised to check requirements for student visas (including Immigration Health Surcharge - IHS) and Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) before applying. Please note that scholarship payment cannot be used to fund visa applications.

Qualification Type: PhD
Location: London
Funding for: UK Students, International Students
Funding amount: Stipend of £22,000 pro rata
Hours: Full Time
Placed On: 5th August 2025
Closes: 21st September 2025
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