Royal Holloway is committed to supporting and developing the next generation of researchers.
We recognise funding is often an obstacle for talented students, so we offer a variety of funding packages which include studentships funded by the College, the Research Councils and external partners.
For information about studentships in your discipline please contact the Director of Postgraduate Education or the Recruitment Lead in the relevant Department.
College studentships
College studentships are available to students with high academic potential. Read more here
International research funding
We cooperate with a growing number of international organisations to offer joint studentships to talented international MPhil/PhD students. Read more here
Global Challenges Cambodia PhD Scholarship
Royal Holloway, University of London is proposing to fund a doctoral studentship in Geography for a Cambodian national starting from 1 September 2020 for 3 years full-time. In addition to covering overseas tuition fees this scholarship offers a maintenance award of £17,009 per annum.
The scholarship is connected to The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), from which Royal Holloway has received funding to support the study “Focusing a gendered lens on climate resilience, credit, and nutrition in translocal Cambodia and South India” (2019-2023). The GCRF is a fund announced by the UK Government in late 2015 to support cutting-edge research that addresses the challenges faced by developing countries.
You can find out more information about the scholarship, including how to apply, here.
Research Council funding
Arts & Humanities Research Council funding (AHRC): As part of the technē Doctoral Training Partnership students will benefit from a diverse range of workshops and opportunities to engage with partners in the arts and cultural sector. Read more here
Research Training Support Grant (AHRC): AHRC Research Training Support Grant to support study visits or conference attendance. Read more here
Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC): Royal Holloway offers ESRC postgraduate studentships and postdoctoral fellowships through SeNSS (South-east Network for Social Sciences), a Doctoral Training Partnership of ten universities. Read more here
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC): Doctoral studentships within Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences and Geography. Read more here
Advanced Research and Innovation in the Environmental Sciences (ARIES): Studentships to equip postgraduate research students to become leaders in the science and sustainable business of the natural environment. Read more here.
Studentships from other Research Councils are available. Please contact your Director of Postgraduate Education for further information.
Other studentships
From time to time, other studentships are offered at Royal Holloway.
Amy Buller PhD Scholarship
Cumberland Lodge, the educational charity based in Windsor Great Park, seeks applicants for a jointly-funded, 3-year doctoral scholarship in partnership with Royal Holloway, University of London, to start in September 2020.
In addition to Home/EU tuition fees, this scholarship provides:
- £12,600 annual tax-free stipend
- Up to £500 per year contribution towards research expenses
For more information on the scholarship and how to apply please download the scholarship advert and application pack.
Please note that the deadline for applications (including PhD application, and the scholarship application by CV and covering letter) is midnight on Monday 3 February 2020.
Global Challenges Cambodia PhD Scholarship
Royal Holloway, University of London is proposing to fund a doctoral studentship in Geography for a Cambodian national starting from 1 September 2020 for 3 years full-time. In addition to covering overseas tuition fees this scholarship offers a maintenance award of £17,009 per annum.
The scholarship is connected to The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), from which Royal Holloway has received funding to support the study “Focusing a gendered lens on climate resilience, credit, and nutrition in translocal Cambodia and South India” (2019-2023). The GCRF is a fund announced by the UK Government in late 2015 to support cutting-edge research that addresses the challenges faced by developing countries.
You can find out more information about the scholarship, including how to apply, here.
