School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences

Postgraduate Funding 2012

A full list of funding opportunities can be found on the University Scholarships website, the funding opportunities listed below are particularly relevant for students wishing to study in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences.

PLEASE NOTE: Deadlines for funding applications vary for each funding source - please make sure to check the specific deadlines for the funding opportunities you wish to apply for and make sure that you submit your application in good time.

In order to be eligible to apply for funding you must have submitted your application to study at the University of Edinburgh and have been issued with a University User Name (UUN number). Information on how to apply is available on our Prospective Student page.

For All Subjects in School:

Mainly relevant to Philosophy & LEL:

Mainly relevant to Psychology & LEL:

Mainly relevant to Psychology:

For LEL:

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Research Awards (PhD Awards)

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offer PhD studentships for students commencing study in September 2012.  Full information on this funding opportunity including application procedure is available on the CHSS Award webpage.

Eligibility

The funding offered will cover tuition fees at UK/EU level however international students are also invited to apply for this funding opportunity.

Questions

Should you have any questions regarding this funding opportunity, please contact the PPLS Postgraduate Office.

Deadline:

 Friday 3rd February 2012

 

Principal's Career Development Scholarships (PhD Awards)

The University of Edinburgh is currently offering Principal's Career Development Scholarships for PhD students commencing study in September 2012. Full information on this funding opportunity including application procedure is available on the Principal's Career Development Scholarship webpage.

All students applying for this funding opportunity will also be considered for any similar funding available within the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences e.g.
Philosophy Career Development Scholarship

Eligibility

The funding offered will cover tuition fees at UK/EU level however international students are also invited to apply for this funding opportunity.

Questions

Should you have any questions regarding this funding opportunity, please contact the PPLS Postgraduate Office.

Deadline:

 Friday 3rd February 2012

 

Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships (PhD awards)

The Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships (EGRS) scheme provides scholarships covering the difference between UK/EU tuition fees and the overseas tuition fee. Full information on this funding opportunity including application procedure are available on the EGRS webpage.

All students applying for this funding opportunity should also indicate that they would like to be considered for the College Research Awards and/or Principal's Career Development Scholarships (see above) in order to cover their full fee.

Eligibility

This funding is offered to international students only (students from non-EU countries).

Application

Please note that when completing the online application form you can indicate that you would also like to be considered for other University of Edinburgh funding opportunities so that you do not have to apply separately.

Questions

Should you have any questions regarding this funding opportunity, please contact the PPLS Postgraduate Office.

Deadline:

 Friday 3rd February 2012

 

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

PPLS are pleased to announce the availability of studentships funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).  Funding will be available from September 2012. 

Eligibility

Applicants must be students from the UK or EU countries and satisfy the eligibility criteria of the AHRC.   Research topics should be based in the subject areas of Philosophy or Linguistics & English Language.  These awards are available for PhD candidates only.

Application

Students should make an application to study through the online application system (links available on our prospective student page) and email the PPLS Postgraduate Office to register their interest in AHRC funding.

Questions

Should you have any questions regarding this funding opportunity, please contact the PPLS Postgraduate Office.

Deadline:

 Friday 3rd February 2012

 

Centre for Cognitive Ageing and Cognitive Epidemiology (CCACE): Brain and Cognitive Ageing (PhD Awards)

The University of Edinburgh is delighted to announce that the Centre for Cognitive Ageing and Cognitive Epidemiology (CCACE) is now advertising for two 1+3 PhD studentships in Brain and Cognitive Ageing. The projects will begin in September 2012.

Eligibility

Applicants must be students from the UK or EU countries in order to satisfy the requirements of the funding sources.

Application

Full information on the Centre, funding and application process can be found on the CCACE website.

Questions

Should you have any questions regarding this funding opportunity, please contact the PPLS Postgraduate Office.

Deadline:

 Friday, 27th January 2012

Masters Funding in Cognition in Science and Society

The University of Edinburgh is delighted to announce that the new MSc in Cognition in Science & Society is now advertising for 3 masters studentships. The studentships will begin in September 2012.

Eligibility

The funding offered will cover tuition fees at UK/EU level however international students are also invited to apply for this funding opportunity.

Application

Students should make an application to study through the online application system (links available on our prospective student page) and email the PPLS Postgraduate Office to register their interest in this funding.

Questions

Should you have any questions regarding this funding opportunity, please contact the PPLS Postgraduate Office.

Deadline:

 Monday, 2nd April 2012

 

Information for Students

Further Links

Postgraduate Office