The Commonwealth Split-Site PhD Scholarships 2025/2026 offer fully funded opportunities for PhD students from eligible Commonwealth countries to study in the United Kingdom. This prestigious scholarship allows students to split their PhD research between their home university and a UK university, fostering cross-border academic collaboration and knowledge exchange. It aims to promote research opportunities for students from low- and middle-income countries, contributing to global development and academic excellence.
Name of Host Institution
Commonwealth
Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen or refugee of an eligible Commonwealth country and permanently reside there.
- Be registered for a PhD at a university in their home country by the time the scholarship begins in September 2025.
- Ensure an institutional or departmental link exists between the home university and the proposed UK university. This link must go beyond individual collaborations and be part of a structured academic partnership.
- Applicants must be available to begin their academic studies in the UK in September 2025.
- By September 2025, applicants should hold a first degree of at least upper second-class honours (2:1) or a lower second-class degree plus a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree).
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need, as they should be unable to afford studying in the UK without this scholarship.
- Applicants must submit all required supporting documentation in the prescribed format.
Funding and Benefits
The Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarships provide fully funded support, covering:
- Tuition fees
- Living expenses during the scholarship period in the UK
- Airfare for travel between the home country and the UK
- Research support for the duration of the program
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to advance their PhD research in a world-class academic environment in the UK, with the support of leading experts in their field. This scholarship helps students from low- and middle-income countries build critical research capabilities, contributing to both their personal academic growth and their countries’ sustainable development.
Application Deadline
December 16, 2024.
