Leverhulme Trust PhD Studentship in UK

Scholarships; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution welcomes applications for a prestigious Leverhulme Trust PhD Studentship focused on Mandarin-speaking children's input and uptake. The awarded student will receive full tuition coverage and an annual stipend of £20,780 for three years. This opportunity is open to UK and international students with a minimum 2:1 degree or relevant postgraduate qualifications, starting their first PhD.

Benefits

Full coverage of tuition fees

Annual stipend

Access to research labs and support

Opportunity to work on a major research project

Qualifications

• Must be starting their first PhD and cannot hold another funded scholarship.

Education

2:1 degree or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline

Job description

The University of Edinburgh welcomes applications for a prestigious Leverhulme Trust PhD Studentship exploring input and uptake in Mandarin‑speaking children. Starting in 2026, this award provides tuition coverage, a competitive stipend and the chance to engage in innovative cross‑linguistic research.

Eligibility is open to UK and international students with a minimum 2:1 degree or an MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline. Applicants must be starting their first PhD and cannot hold another funded scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria

• University or Organization: University of Edinburgh
• Department: School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences (PPLS), Linguistics and English Language
• Award: Tuition fees + UKRI minimum stipend (£20,780 for 2025/26) for 3 years
• Access Mode: Online application submission
• Number of Awards: 1
• Nationality: UK and international students
• The award can be taken in: the United Kingdom

Benefits

• Full coverage of tuition fees.
• Annual UKRI minimum stipend (£20,780 for 2025/26).
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art research labs, recording studios, technical support, and a large developmental linguistics and psychology research community.
• Opportunity to work on a major Leverhulme Trust‑funded crosslinguistic project (2025–2029).

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following application package to PPLS PG Enquiries (email: [e-mail]).

• Personal statement explaining motivations and relevant qualifications.
• A two‑page CV.
• Official degree certificates and transcripts (undergraduate and postgraduate, if applicable).
• Official English translations if documents are not in English.