University of Glasgow - Schools - School of Computing Science - Postgraduate research - Prospective students

Scholarships

The School of Computing Science offers a range of scholarships and funding options to support students undertaking PhD study. These include studentships that cover tuition fees and provide a living stipend, as well as scholarships that support specific research collaborations or teaching contributions.

Opportunities are available to both UK and international applicants, with schemes designed to encourage excellence, promote diversity, and strengthen links between academia and industry. Many of these awards are highly competitive and applicants are expected to hold at least an upper second class honours degree (or overseas equivalent).

EPSRC Doctoral Training Account

The School holds a Research Council Doctoral Training Account (DTA), which funds PhD studentships for UK residents (covering both fees and stipend). EU students may also be eligible if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years prior to the start of the award, and hold settled or pre-settled status. Other School funds may also be used to support both home/EU and overseas students with fees and stipend. For more information, please contact socs-pgr-enquiries@glasgow.ac.uk or visit the College of Science & Engineering Graduate School website.

Graduate School Scholarships

Deadline: 31 January 2026

The College of Science and Engineering offers a number of PhD research scholarships. These are open to academically excellent home, EU, and overseas candidates. The awards cover tuition fees at either the home or international rate and include a maintenance stipend aligned with Research Council guidelines. For more details, please contact socs-pgr-enquiries@glasgow.ac.uk or visit the Funding opportunities page on the College of Science and Engineering Graduate School website.

China Scholarship Council (CSC) Scholarships

Deadline: 31 January 2026

This scheme enables academically outstanding Chinese students to undertake a PhD at the University of Glasgow. Scholarships are jointly funded by the China Scholarship Council and the University, and the School of Computing Science is typically awarded a small number each year, depending on applicant quality. Further information is available on the College of Science & Engineering Graduate School website.

James McCune Smith PhD Scholarship

The James McCune Smith PhD Scholarships support Black UK-domiciled students to undertake PhD research in any area where the University can offer supervision. In addition to full funding, scholars benefit from an enhanced programme that includes external mentorship, placements, leadership training, community-building, and networking opportunities. More details are available on the James McCune Smith PhD Scholarships page.

RAEng/Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

The RAEng/Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship supports women from low-income households to pursue a degree in computing science or a related engineering discipline in the UK. The award is worth up to £20,000 and provides £5,000 per year for up to four years, which can be used for tuition fees, accommodation, or living costs.