About
The University of Strathclyde is a public research university located in Glasgow, Scotland. Founded in 1796, it is Scotland's third oldest university and is known for its focus on applied learning, research excellence, and strong partnerships with industry and government. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple faculties.
Funding Opportunities
CEDAR, EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber-Physical Systems for Medicines and Development Manufacturing
CEDAR is an ambitious 8.5-year programme funded by a Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) grant from UKRI, developed in collaboration with industry partners. CEDAR aims to develop the way that can help make medicines manufacturing more sustainable, resilient and human-centric. This ground-breaking programme is set to revolutionise the pharmaceutical and technology sectors by addressing critical skills needs within the industry. The programme offers 17 fully funded PhD studentships per year covering home tuition fees, research and training expenses, and a monthly stipend for 4 years. The first year is dedicated entirely to training at partner institutions including University of Strathclyde, Leeds, Sheffield, and Imperial College London. Students work on individual research projects while collaborating within research challenge teams (RCTs) focused on nanomedicines, drug substance, or drug product to patient. CEDAR researchers explore how cyber-physical systems, including AI, robotics, and augmented reality, can transform pharma manufacturing. The programme includes industry placements with leading pharmaceutical companies such as AstraZeneca, Chiesi, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Roche, Sanofi, Takeda and UCB, providing hands-on experience and valuable networking opportunities.
Faculty of Science Health & Care Futures MSc and PhD Scholarships for NHS Employees
A number of 25% tuition fee scholarships are available to new MSc and PhD students who are currently employed by one of the University's NHS partners, through the University's Health & Care Futures initiative. These scholarships support NHS employees pursuing advanced degrees in health-related sciences, biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, digital health, and related disciplines. The scholarships are designed to enhance the skills and qualifications of NHS staff through postgraduate study at the University of Strathclyde. For students studying for more than one academic year, the award will be made in each year of study, subject to academic progression. The scholarship will be awarded towards the payment of a student's tuition fee, providing a 25% reduction in tuition costs throughout the duration of eligible programs.
EU Engagement Scholarships Postgraduate Taught Courses
The University of Strathclyde offers EU Engagement Scholarships to support full-time students commencing postgraduate taught courses in 2026/27, including courses starting in January 2026. The scholarships are available to EU nationals who meet the eligibility criteria and are automatically applied to eligible applicants. The scholarship values range from £5,000 to £12,000 depending on the faculty and specific programme of study. These awards are designed to support EU nationals who are self-funding their studies, resident in the European Economic Area, Switzerland or the UK at the time of application, and classified as international for tuition fee purposes. The scholarships cover a wide range of subject areas across four faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Strathclyde Business School, Engineering, and Science. Different scholarship amounts are allocated based on the faculty and specific programme, with Business School programmes receiving the highest awards (up to £12,000 for Accounting and Finance programmes) and other faculties offering between £6,000 and £8,000. The scholarship is applied automatically when students apply for admission, requiring no separate application process.
Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Scholarship: Postgraduate Taught
The University of Strathclyde offers alumni a tuition fee discount for postgraduate taught courses in Humanities and Social Sciences. Specifically, Strathclyde graduates receive a 20% tuition fee discount on law (LLM) and Clinical Health Psychology (MSc) postgraduate taught courses running in September and January. All alumni are eligible for this discount, including those who have studied at Strathclyde on an exchange or study abroad programme. A 15% tuition fee discount is available to alumni applying for other Humanities and Social Sciences postgraduate taught courses. The discount is automatically applied to eligible alumni and cannot be used in conjunction with any other scholarship offer. Students are only eligible to hold one scholarship per academic year from the University of Strathclyde.
John Anderson Research Studentship Scheme (JARSS)
The John Anderson Research Studentship Scheme (JARSS) provides doctoral studentships annually for excellent students and excellent research projects at the University of Strathclyde. There are two main sources of funding: Central University funding and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council - Doctoral Landscape Award (EPSRC - DLA) funding. The JARSS has three allocations: Research Excellence Awards (REAs) for research excellence through defined projects that support the University's strategic research ambitions, Student Excellence Awards (SEAs) for students with a minimum of a 2.1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent), and ISP Excellence Awards (ISPEA) for projects with strategic alignment and collaboration with one or more of the University's designated International Strategic Partners. The scheme covers home fees and provides a stipend at UKRI rate. University funded JARSS awards are for 3 years, while EPSRC funded JARSS awards are for 3.5 years. Applications are made by academic supervisors rather than students directly.
Strathclyde Alumni Scholarship: Postgraduate Taught
The University of Strathclyde offers a 15% tuition fee discount to all Strathclyde graduates enrolling in postgraduate taught courses running in September and January. All alumni will be eligible for the discount, including those who have studied at Strathclyde on an exchange or study abroad programme. This scholarship is automatically applied to eligible students and can be used for full-time or part-time study across a wide range of subjects including engineering, business, science, humanities, and social sciences. The scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other scholarship offer, however applicants can still apply to the Strathclyde Taught Postgraduate Bursary. There are unlimited scholarships available, making this an accessible opportunity for all returning Strathclyde alumni seeking to pursue further postgraduate study.
Tuition fee reduction of 25% for NHS employees
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Strathclyde is offering a fee reduction of up to 25% to employees of NHS partner agencies who apply to specific postgraduate programmes in 2025/26. This scholarship supports NHS employees pursuing advanced education in fields including autism studies, child and youth care, health and social policy, physical activity and health, research methods in psychology, safety and risk management, and public health. The reduction applies per year for the duration of the degree programme. Recipients must maintain employment with the NHS throughout their studies and are expected to engage with student ambassador activities during their course of study, such as supporting student recruitment activities and events. The scholarship is available for both full-time and part-time study modes and is open to applicants from various fee status categories including home (Scottish), rest of UK, Republic of Ireland, and international students.
Strathclyde Excellence Scholarship
The Strathclyde Excellence Scholarship is offered by the University of Strathclyde to recognise academic excellence among undergraduate students. The scholarship provides £1,000 per year to students who are paying a tuition fee of £9,535 per year and achieve AAB or above at A Level (or equivalent). The award is automatically granted to all eligible students who meet these criteria, with no separate application required. The scholarship is paid in three termly instalments throughout each year of study and helps cover equipment and study costs, living costs, and travel costs. Eligible students are identified automatically through their University application and receive notification by email to their University of Strathclyde email address before the end of September. For students without A-Level qualifications, such as those with Irish Leaving Certificates, the A-level equivalence is calculated using UCAS Tariff Points (136 tariff points) based on qualifications held at the equivalent level to A-Level.
Strathclyde Accommodation Bursary
The Strathclyde Accommodation Bursary provides £1,000 to new undergraduate students entering the University of Strathclyde who are coming from England, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and Wales. The bursary is designed to help with living costs for students who are paying the tuition fee of £9,535 per year and are staying in university accommodation or were referred to private accommodation by the university's accommodation service. The award is available to all eligible students and is paid directly to the student's bank account. Eligible students are identified automatically through their application to university accommodation and will receive notification via their university email address by the middle of October. The award is dependent on the student's continued attendance at the University and is available for one year.
Access Bursary for ROI Students
The Strathclyde Access Bursary is designed to attract the best students regardless of background by providing financial support to new undergraduate students from the Republic of Ireland. The bursary is awarded to students who enter the University and pay a tuition fee of £9,535 per year. The value of the bursary ranges from £1,000 to £3,000 per year of study, depending on the student's assessed reckonable income as calculated by Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). This funding helps with living costs throughout each year of undergraduate study. The bursary amount is determined by income bands that have been matched to equivalent bursaries for students from England, Northern Ireland, and Wales, ensuring equitable access to higher education for students from the Republic of Ireland at the University of Strathclyde.
Strathclyde Access Bursary
The Strathclyde Access Bursary is a financial support program designed to attract the best students regardless of background. The bursary provides between £1,000 and £3,000 per year of study to eligible undergraduate students. It is awarded to new undergraduate students from England, Northern Ireland, and Wales who pay a tuition fee of £9,535 per year. The bursary amount is determined based on household income levels as assessed by Student Finance England, Wales, or Northern Ireland. Students from households with income up to £25,000 receive £3,000, those with income between £25,001 and £35,000 receive £2,000, and those with income between £35,001 and £42,641 receive £1,000. Eligible students are identified automatically through their application to Student Finance and receive payment directly into their student loan bank account. The bursary helps cover equipment and study costs, living costs, and travel costs throughout each year of study.
FUNED Scholarship
The FUNED Scholarship is offered by the University of Strathclyde in partnership with FUNED (Fundación Mexicana para la Educación, la Tecnología y la Ciencia). The scholarship provides financial support to international students from Mexico pursuing postgraduate taught degrees at Strathclyde. Awards vary by program and faculty, with £9,000-£10,000 scholarships available for students pursuing Master's degrees in Business, £15,000 scholarships for MBA students, and £5,000 scholarships for students in each of the faculties of Engineering, Science, and Humanities and Social Sciences. The scholarship is applied toward tuition fees and is available to full-time international fee status students across a wide range of disciplines including engineering, sciences, business, humanities, and social sciences.
Emergency Aid Fund
The Emergency Aid Fund is administered by the Student Money Support Team at the University of Strathclyde and provides short-term, interest-free emergency loans to assist students facing serious and immediate financial hardship. The fund is designed to help registered students on graduating courses meet essential expenditures that cannot be deferred until receipt of other income such as student loans, stipends, or wages. Loans must be repaid within an agreed timeframe, usually within 90 days, and students must demonstrate a realistic means of repayment. The fund is available to help with living costs and travel costs but cannot be used for tuition fees, library fines, or other money owed to the University. Students must provide supporting evidence showing the need for the loan and their ability to repay from disposable income. This emergency support ensures that students can continue their studies during temporary financial difficulties while maintaining their academic progress.
FIDERH
FIDERH is a federal loan administered by the Bank of Mexico to support Mexican students in funding their postgraduate studies. The University of Strathclyde has an agreement with FIDERH to offer those successful in securing FIDERH funding a 15% tuition fee reduction. This scholarship provides a tuition fee discount to Mexican students who have been awarded the FIDERH loan for graduate studies at Strathclyde. The fee discount will be applied to those who have successfully been awarded the FIDERH loan for graduate studies at Strathclyde.
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