Scottish Graduate School of Social Science Student-Led Open Competition

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

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

• No separate citizenship restriction extracted. This does not mean unrestricted access; full eligibility controls.
• No separate residence statement extracted; full eligibility controls.
• No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply.
• Home and international social-science applicants; supervisor/project fit and host doctoral admission requirements.
• Audience: International entry (African nationals may apply)
• International entry (African nationals may apply). Home and international social-science applicants; supervisor/project fit and host doctoral admission requirements.

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

1. 1
   Listed application information

   https://www.sgsss.ac.uk/studentships/open-competition/

2. 2
   Check the provider's process

   Consult https://www.sgsss.ac.uk/studentships/open-competition/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

3. 3
   Check eligibility and any requested materials

   Listed eligibility: No separate citizenship restriction extracted. This does not mean unrestricted access; full eligibility controls. No separate residence statement extracted; full eligibility controls. No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. Home and international social-science applicants; supervisor/project fit and host doctoral admission requirements. Audience: International entry (African nationals may apply) International entry (African nationals may apply). Home and international social-science applicants; supervisor/project fit and host doctoral admission requirements.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

4. 4
   Check dates and next steps

   Listed deadline information: 24 November 2026 17:00, timezone not explicit on Glasgow page; includes 2 references. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

Provider deadline information: 24 November 2026 17:00, timezone not explicit on Glasgow page; includes 2 references. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

   Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

   If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

   If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

   If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

5. Provider deadline

   24 November 2026 17:00, timezone not explicit on Glasgow page; includes 2 references

   Provider deadline information: 24 November 2026 17:00, timezone not explicit on Glasgow page; includes 2 references. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.