125th Anniversary PhD Scholarships for Black British Researchers

125^th Anniversary PhD Scholarships for Black British Researchers

The University of Birmingham is proud to celebrate its remarkable 125-year journey with the launch of a ground-breaking scholarship initiative designed to empower and support Black British researchers in their pursuit of doctoral education.

At Birmingham, we recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion in higher education. In line with our commitment to fostering an environment that celebrates differences and promotes equal access to education, our 125th Anniversary Scholarships for Black British Researchers aim to address under-representation and create opportunities for talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to excel in academia.

20 competition-funded PhD projects are open for students to apply to across the University's five Colleges. The successful awardees will begin their PhD studies in October 2025.

Scholarship highlights

Recipients of this scholarship will gain access to:

• Substantial financial support, including a stipend of £20,780 per year, plus tuition coverage of at least £5,006 per year.
• Unique research opportunities across an exceptional environment of state-of-the-art facilities.
• Research training support to explore fieldwork activities and further development.
• An innovative and supportive community of Black British researchers.

Applications are now open until Wednesday 30 April.

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