The University of Glasgow invites aspiring economists to apply for its prestigious MRes/PhD in Economics Studentship at the Adam Smith Business School. The University of Glasgow offers a prestigious MRes/PhD in Economics Studentship under the Adam Smith Business School. This combined MRes/PhD training scheme is designed to give students a solid foundation in economics, starting with a two-year MRes program.
Deadline: The application deadline timeline is as follows:
-Home applicants: 1 August 2025
-First round of awards: 1 March 2025
-Second round of awards: 1 May 2025
-Late applications: Applicants can still be considered if they apply after 1 May 2025, depending on availability.
-International applicants: 1 July 2025
Type: MRes and PhD
Value: Additionally, the benefits include:
-Teaching experience starting in year two.
-Full coverage of tuition fees for the duration of the program.
-An annual bursary equivalent to the RCUK rate.
A research support grant of £750 per year for the three PhD years.
Eligible Countries: Africa: Algeria, Angola, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.
Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, and Pakistan.
Europe: Albania, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
North America: Canada, Mexico, and the United States are eligible.
South America: Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia.
Oceania: Australia.
Eligibility: eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
-Applicants must have a strong academic record, including previous qualifications in economics or a related field.
-Applicants must hold an offer for the MRes Economics program starting in September 2025.
Applicants must meet the university’s specific entry requirements for the MRes Economics program.
-Open to international applicants from eligible countries (listed below).
Eligible Fields: Economics (MRes and PhD)
Host Country: UK
How To Apply: Click on “Apply For This Scholarship” below
Source: gla.ac.uk
