2027 University of Edinburgh E5 Doctoral Training Scholarship in UK

The University of Edinburgh is offering a fully funded doctoral scholarship through its E5 Doctoral Training Partnership (E5 DTP), welcoming eligible applicants from the UK and other countries.

Successful applicants can receive four years of funding, including an annual stipend of £21,805 at the stated 2026/2027 UKRI rate , tuition fees and research-related expenses.

About the E5 Doctoral Training Partnership

The Edinburgh Earth, Ecology and Environment Engagement Doctoral Training Partnership (E5 DTP) is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and hosted by the University of Edinburgh’s School of Geosciences.

The programme trains doctoral researchers to address major environmental challenges through research, collaboration and interdisciplinary learning. It builds on the university’s previous E3 and E4 doctoral training partnerships.

Important: Your thesis is expected to be submitted by the end of the four-year funding period.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered, applicants should:

• Meet the University of Edinburgh’s entry requirements for a PhD programme.
• Hold a good Honours degree, normally at least a UK 2:1 or an equivalent international qualification.
• Demonstrate relevant academic preparation or professional experience where applicable.
• A master’s degree is not compulsory for applying for an E5 studentship, according to the programme information.
• International applicants should check the university’s postgraduate entry requirements for their country.

English Language Requirements

All applicants must meet the University of Edinburgh’s English language requirements, regardless of nationality.

Depending on the university’s rules, applicants may demonstrate proficiency through an accepted English-language test or a degree taught and assessed in English. Some qualifications must meet specific country, institution and completion-date conditions.

 IELTS is not automatically waived. Check the university’s official requirements to confirm whether your qualifications qualify for an exemption.

VALUE :

The standard four-year E5 DTP studentship includes:

Annual stipend: £21,805 at the stated 2026/2027 UKRI rate, paid in regular installments.

Tuition fees: Funding for eligible home or international tuition fees, subject to the award terms.

Research expenses: Support for approved project-related costs, potentially including equipment, consumables, fieldwork, conference travel, accommodation and software.

Funding conditions and the expenses covered should be confirmed in the official studentship guidance.

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare the following documents for their application:

E5 Studentship Application Form

Academic CV: Maximum of two pages.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Monitoring Form: Complete the EDI form.

After completing the EDI form:

1. Copy the EDI Response ID into your Studentship Application Form.
2. Download and save a copy of the completed EDI form as a PDF.
3. Upload the PDF to the E5 application portal.

Academic Supporting Documents

Provide the following documents, where applicable:

• Final undergraduate transcript
• Final undergraduate certificate
• Final postgraduate transcript
• Final postgraduate certificate
• Interim transcripts if you are still studying

Tip: Request any outstanding transcripts as early as possible, as they may take several weeks to obtain.

If your documents are not in English, you must also provide official English translations. Combine each original document with its corresponding English translation into a single PDF before uploading.

How to Apply

1. Access the link to apply, at the bottom of this post.
2. Review the eligibility requirements and identify a suitable PhD project.
3. Prepare your application form, CV, EDI form and relevant academic documents.
4. Ensure any required English translations are ready.
5. Follow the official application instructions and submit your application before the deadline.

Application Deadline: 2 December 2026.