Applications from those who meet the requirements are being accepted for the 2025/2026 Routledge/Round Table Commonwealth PhD Studentships.
The application is open to eligible students from Commonwealth countries who wish to study in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries.
The PhD studentships provide support for research projects on Commonwealth-related themes from a broad range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences.
Routledge/Round Table Commonwealth PhD Studentships
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Commonwealth Scholarships 2026, interested applicants are to meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be registered PhD students from UK universities, although not necessarily UK citizens.
- Applicants who are registered PhD students from ACU member universities in Commonwealth countries other than the UK.
- Must have obtained relevant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from a recognized institution of higher learning.
- Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic and research abilities.
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Application Procedures
Applicants can submit their applications through this link.
You can access the application form by logging into the portal if you already have a MyACU account.
Please make sure to first register for a MyACU account here if you don’t already have one, and then adhere to the login instructions in the registration email before accessing the application form.
As part of the application, applicants should submit:
- A copy of their resume.
- A studentship plan describing clearly, the work you want to do while a student.
- The potential effects of your studentship work, including how they will promote knowledge in your subject and help others understand the Commonwealth better.
- The study’s anticipated results and outputs.
- Two referees’ letters of recommendation. One academic reference letter—ideally from your PhD or DPhil supervisor—and one letter of personal recommendation should be included.
Application submissions must be received by July 31 2026.
Who is the host of the Scholarship?
Tertiary Institutions in Commonwealth Nations.
Which Organisations are sponsors of the Scholarship?
Routledge, The Round Table, and the Association of Commonwealth Universities
The Scholarship covers which degree types?
PhD Degree.
What is the value of the Scholarship?
GBP 5,500
Students from which countries are eligible for the Scholarship?
Students from Commonwealth countries.
Conclusion
The Routledge/Round Table Commonwealth PhD Studentships is an opportunity for students from Commonwealth Nations to get the exposure that will be beneficial to the development of nations around the globe.
We encourage you to promptly apply for this scholarship through the link in this article. Kindly share this article with your friends. Cheers.