What the award provides
Tuition fees plus a stipend at the UKRI level for 3.5 years (part-time pro rata). The page listed £20,780 as the 2025/26 stipend rate.
Who may be eligible
Applicants starting their first PhD year at Edinburgh College of Art in 2026/27. Applicants needed outstanding academic merit and research potential and had to meet PhD entry requirements. Pakistani applicants should confirm that their nationality and programme are eligible under the current terms.
How to apply
Submit the complete ECA PhD admission application by its deadline. After receiving University login access, apply through the scholarship system by the scholarship deadline. Include a research-focused personal statement and the supporting academic records.
Current status
The 2026/27 ECA round is closed. PhD admission application deadline was 19 January 2026; scholarship deadline was 2 February 2026. Check the next call for updated dates and stipend rate. Check the linked official page for current dates before applying.
What did this scholarship historically cover?
These benefits belong to an earlier verified programme cycle and must be reconfirmed if a new call opens.
Tuition fees plus a stipend at the UKRI level for 3.5 years (part-time pro rata). The page listed £20,780 as the 2025/26 stipend rate.
Other verified benefits
Training and development programme
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Costs not explicitly listed in the official award terms.
Who was historically eligible?
These rules describe an earlier programme cycle. A future call may change eligible countries, fields or admission requirements.
Applicants starting their first PhD year at Edinburgh College of Art in 2026/27. Applicants needed outstanding academic merit and research potential and had to meet PhD entry requirements.
Applicants starting their first PhD year at Edinburgh College of Art in 2026/27. Applicants needed outstanding academic merit and research potential and had to meet PhD entry requirements.
Eligible countries
UK and overseas students
Language requirements
Meet the selected degree programme’s published language requirements.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Research proposal
- English test certificate
What should you do next?
- Submit the complete ECA PhD admission application by its deadline. After receiving University login access, apply through the scholarship system by the scholarship deadline. Include a research-focused personal statement and the supporting academic records.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarship (Edinburgh College of Art)?
Applicants starting their first PhD year at Edinburgh College of Art in 2026/27. Applicants needed outstanding academic merit and research potential and had to meet PhD entry requirements. Check the current official terms and confirm your programme and intake qualify. Meeting the general description does not guarantee an award; selection may be competitive or based on financial need.
What does the Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarship (Edinburgh College of Art) cover?
Tuition fees plus a stipend at the UKRI level for 3.5 years (part-time pro rata). The page listed £20,780 as the 2025/26 stipend rate. The official award terms define the precise benefits and exclusions. Do not assume it covers living expenses, travel or insurance unless those are explicitly listed for your award and academic year.
How do I apply for the Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarship (Edinburgh College of Art)?
Submit the complete ECA PhD admission application by its deadline. After receiving University login access, apply through the scholarship system by the scholarship deadline. Include a research-focused personal statement and the supporting academic records. Recheck the official page before applying because dates, required documents and application routes can change between academic cycles.