Leverhulme Trust PhD Studentship in UK

Award Details

• $$ Tuition fees + UKRI minimum stipend (£20,780 for 2025/26) for 3 years

PhD Studentship Overview

The University of Edinburgh welcomes applications for a prestigious Leverhulme Trust PhD Studentship exploring input and uptake in Mandarin‑speaking children. Starting in 2026, this award provides tuition coverage, a competitive stipend, and the chance to engage in innovative crosslinguistic research.

Eligibility

• Degree requirement: minimum 2:1 or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline
• Student status: UK and international students starting their first PhD
• Funding: cannot hold another funded scholarship
• Nationality: UK and international students
• Award coverage: tuition fees + UKRI minimum stipend (£20,780 for 2025/26) for 3 years

Benefits

• Full coverage of tuition fees
• Annual UKRI minimum stipend (£20,780 for 2025/26)
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art research labs, recording studios, technical support and a large developmental linguistics and psychology research community
• Opportunity to work on a major Leverhulme Trust‑funded crosslinguistic project (2025–2029)

About the University of Edinburgh

Founded in 1583, the University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious public research universities, located in the heart of Scotland’s capital city. It is a member of the Russell Group and ranks highly in global university rankings, welcoming students from over 150 countries.

Application Process

The application package should include:

• Personal statement explaining motivations and relevant qualifications
• Two‑page CV
• Official degree certificates and transcripts (undergraduate and postgraduate, if applicable)
• Official English translations if documents are not in English

Send your application to PPLS PG Enquiries.