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Commonwealth PhD Scholarships

Fully FundedPhD36-48 monthsCheck official site

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships fund full-time doctoral study at UK universities for candidates from eligible Commonwealth countries, with selection focused on academic merit, research quality, and development impact.

Popular Participating Universities

University of OxfordUniversity of Oxford
University of CambridgeUniversity of Cambridge
Imperial College LondonImperial College London
University of EdinburghUniversity of Edinburgh
University College London (UCL)University College London

Quick info

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United Kingdom
PhD
36-48 months
Open to: Eligible Commonwealth countries
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What you get

  • Approved tuition fees
  • Return airfare to and from the United Kingdom
  • Monthly living allowance
  • Warm clothing allowance where applicable
  • Study travel grant
  • Thesis or dissertation grant where applicable
  • Family allowances in limited circumstances

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: not specified
Country restriction: Eligible Commonwealth countries

Detailed requirements

  • - Citizen of, or refugee status granted by, an eligible Commonwealth country
  • - Permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
  • - Available to start academic study in the UK by the relevant intake
  • - Hold academic qualifications suitable for doctoral study
  • - Research proposal must align with CSC development objectives
  • - Must submit all supporting documentation by the CSC deadline

Who can apply

Candidates from eligible Commonwealth countries pursuing full-time doctoral research in the UK with clear development impact.

Fields of study

All eligible research areas aligned with CSC development themes

Application window

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Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Applications for Commonwealth PhD scholarships for the 2026/27 academic year are closed
Awards support full-time doctoral study at a UK university
Eligibility and nomination routes vary by country and annual call

How to apply

  1. 1Check country eligibility and the current CSC PhD scholarship route
  2. 2Prepare a doctoral research proposal aligned with CSC development themes
  3. 3Apply through the CSC online application system and required nominating route
  4. 4Apply to UK universities or supervisors as required by the chosen programme
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Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

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