British Council Scotland 2025 Scholarships (SGSAH EARTH) – Scholarships and Aid

The British Council Scotland Scholarship is a program run with funding from the British Council to enable international research collaborations between Scottish Higher Education Institutions and Scotland-based academic mentors, and external organizations.

The British Council Scotland SGSAH EARTH Scholarships 2025 provide full financial support, including travel, accommodation, and living expenses to beneficiaries of the award.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the British Council Scotland SGSAH EARTH Scholarships 2025, you must satisfy the following:

• Open to current PhD researchers in Arts & Humanities enrolled at a non-UK university.
• Open to Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in Arts & Humanities who graduated from a non-UK university.
• PhD researchers can apply at any stage but need a support letter from their supervisor.
• ECRs must be within 1 year of receiving their PhD award notification (not graduation).
• ECR eligibility can extend to 2 years under special circumstances like caregiving or illness.
• Applicants must be studying or have completed a PhD in Arts & Humanities.
• Interdisciplinary PhDs must have at least 50% of the project in Arts & Humanities.
• The Programme is open to all eligible PhDs/ECRsregistered for or with completed PhDsfrom outside the UK but will particularly welcome applications from countries in the Global South and aligning with the Scottish Government’s International Development Fund and its priority countries including Rwanda, Zambia, Pakistan, Malawi, and India).

Benefits

Applicants will benefit from the following;

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• Full financial support, including travel, accommodation, and living expenses.
• Research funding for international collaborations in environmental arts and humanities.
• Access to mentorship from top Scottish academics and cultural organizations.
• Opportunities for international research exchanges with Scottish universities.
• Involvement in interdisciplinary research across STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).
• Expansion of professional networks and career development.
• Focus on addressing the global climate crisis through innovative research methods.

Required Documents

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Research proposal (up to 1000 words)
• Updated CV
• Letter of support from your PhD supervisor
• Letter of support from the Scottish HEI
• Proof of PhD status
• Any additional documents specified in the guidelines

Method of Application

Application Deadline: November 1, 2024.