Sir Henry Thomas Scholarships in United Kingdom

Scholarships; Park Central; On-site; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university offers the Sir Henry Thomas Scholarship for PhD research in Hispanic Studies. This scholarship provides home tuition coverage and an annual stipend of £15,000 for three years. It is open to both home and international students, and candidates must demonstrate academic excellence and propose a relevant research project. The application deadline is 27 February 2026.

Benefits

Coverage of home tuition fees

Annual stipend of £15,000

Opportunity for advanced research

Qualifications

• Open to home and international applicants.
• Propose a research project supervised by a department staff member.
• Demonstrate academic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Apply for admission to the relevant PhD programme.
• Complete the scholarship application form.
• Submit required documents by the deadline.

Education

First-class or upper second-class undergraduate degree

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Sir Henry Thomas Scholarship – University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham is pleased to announce applications for the Sir Henry Thomas Scholarship, supporting PhD research in Hispanic Studies. The scholarship funds home tuition and provides an annual stipend of £15,000 for three years.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to applicants from any country; both Home and International students may apply.
• Doctoral study in Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, or Latin American Studies, including but not limited to:
  • Film, Media, and Video Studies
  • Cultural and Literary Studies (20th–21st century Spain, Catalan‑speaking regions)
  • World Literature (Latin America, Portuguese‑speaking world)
  • Cultural History and Visual & Material Cultures
  • Exile, Migration, Censorship, Postcolonial and Decolonial Studies
  • Early Modern Spain – Literature, Theatre, Visual Culture, Military & Maritime Life
  • Translation, Cross‑Cultural Adaptation, Linguistics, Comparative Morphosyntax, Judeo‑Spanish/Ladino
• Hold (or expect to hold) a first‑class or upper second‑class undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.
• Have completed or be completing a Master’s degree in a relevant field for doctoral‑level entry.
• Be a new doctoral applicant or a current internal Year 1 PhD student at the University of Birmingham.
• Propose a research project supervised by a staff member in the Spanish, Catalan, or Portuguese areas of the Department.
• Demonstrate academic excellence and potential for outstanding research contributions.

Scholarship Benefits

• Coverage of home tuition fees for three years.
• Annual stipend of £15,000 for three years (subject to satisfactory progress).
• For international students, the home fee amount will serve as a partial contribution toward overseas fees.
• Opportunity to conduct advanced research under expert supervision in a globally recognized institution.

Application Process

• Apply for admission to the relevant PhD programme at the University of Birmingham.
• Complete the scholarship application form via the Apply Now link, selecting the Sir Henry Thomas Scholarship.
• Submit all required documents by the deadline: 27 February 2026.