Colt Foundation Fellowships
Funding for three years to enable students to study for a PhD in occupational or environmental health at a UK university.
- Provider
- Colt Foundation
- Host country
- United Kingdom
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- We accept applications from international students who wish to undertake a PhD at a UK university. Fellowships are normally for three years, but we will consider applications for awards over shorter periods from applicants who have already started a PhD, but do not have full funding from other sources to cover completion of their degree. However, we only pay UK/home fees so the student will be required to make up the difference for international fees themselves.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Study level
- PhD
- Deadline
- Not recorded — check provider
Key eligibility criteria
- We accept applications from international students who wish to undertake a PhD at a UK university. Fellowships are normally for three years, but we will consider applications for awards over shorter periods from applicants who have already started a PhD, but do not have full funding from other sources to cover completion of their degree. However, we only pay UK/home fees so the student will be required to make up the difference for international fees themselves.
Recorded funding information
- Partial Funding
About the Colt Foundation Fellowships (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Partial Funding
Colt Foundation Fellowships eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- We accept applications from international students who wish to undertake a PhD at a UK university. Fellowships are normally for three years, but we will consider applications for awards over shorter periods from applicants who have already started a PhD, but do not have full funding from other sources to cover completion of their degree. However, we only pay UK/home fees so the student will be required to make up the difference for international fees themselves.
Colt Foundation Fellowships document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the Colt Foundation Fellowships 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.coltfoundation.org.uk/phd-fellowships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: We accept applications from international students who wish to undertake a PhD at a UK university. Fellowships are normally for three years, but we will consider applications for awards over shorter periods from applicants who have already started a PhD, but do not have full funding from other sources to cover completion of their degree. However, we only pay UK/home fees so the student will be required to make up the difference for international fees themselves.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Check the provider's current dates and follow-up instructions. No deadline or rolling application policy is assumed here.
Colt Foundation Fellowships deadline & application timeline
No deadline is recorded in this listing. Check the official source; this does not imply rolling applications. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadline
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Visit official siteFrequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Colt Foundation Fellowships?+
We accept applications from international students who wish to undertake a PhD at a UK university. Fellowships are normally for three years, but we will consider applications for awards over shorter periods from applicants who have already started a PhD, but do not have full funding from other sources to cover completion of their degree. However, we only pay UK/home fees so the student will be required to make up the difference for international fees themselves.
What funding does the Colt Foundation Fellowships offer?+
Listed funding: Partial Funding. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
No deadline is recorded in this listing. Check the official source; a missing date does not mean applications are rolling.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://www.coltfoundation.org.uk/phd-fellowships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: We accept applications from international students who wish to undertake a PhD at a UK university. Fellowships are normally for three years, but we will consider applications for awards over shorter periods from applicants who have already started a PhD, but do not have full funding from other sources to cover completion of their degree. However, we only pay UK/home fees so the student will be required to make up the difference for international fees themselves.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Check the provider's current dates and follow-up instructions. No deadline or rolling application policy is assumed here.
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