Global St Andrews and Bonn Doctoral Scholarship Physics

University of St Andrews

Closed (27 Feb 2026)

Funding

£19,775

Deadline

Friday 27 February 2026

Study level

Postgraduate

Where you study

University of St Andrews only

STEM

Funding scale: Full Funding

Key facts

Level: Available to students studying at: Postgraduate research
Course: Available to students studying: School of Physics and Astronomy (University of St; Andrews) and Institute for Physics (University of Bonn); Conditions: Terms and conditions of scholarships for St Andrews can be found here: Awards general terms and conditions.

Funding

The funding comprises a scholarship equivalent of a full-fees award and stipend for a period of up to 3.5 years.
For the period spent at the University of St Andrews, the scholarships will comprise a full tuition fee award and an annual stipend paid at a rate set by the University of St Andrews.
For 2025-2026, the stipend is £19,775 p.a. with an annual uplift published by the University each academic year.
For the period spent at the University of Bonn, the scholarship will comprise a monthly maintenance grant of €1,800.
The University of Bonn does not charge any tuition fees, but students must pay a so-called social contribution once per semester (currently €315 per semester).

Eligibility

For St Andrews, please refer to details of how to apply and of entry requirements here: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/apply/postgraduate/research/.

About the provider

Funding structure

The funding comprises a scholarship equivalent of a full-fees award and stipend for a period of up to 3.5 years.
For the period spent at the University of St Andrews, the scholarships will comprise a full tuition fee award and an annual stipend paid at a rate set by the University of St Andrews.
For 2025-2026, the stipend is £19,775 p.a. with an annual uplift published by the University each academic year.
For the period spent at the University of Bonn, the scholarship will comprise a monthly maintenance grant of €1,800.
The University of Bonn does not charge any tuition fees, but students must pay a so-called social contribution once per semester (currently €315 per semester). entry.