Loughborough University Commonwealth PhD Scholarship 2027

The Commonwealth PhD Scholarship at Loughborough University is a fully funded programme for researchers from eligible Commonwealth countries to pursue a PhD at Loughborough University. It covers full tuition fees, provides a three-year stipend, and includes approved travel to and from the UK. The scholarship supports research across a range of postgraduate research areas starting in 2027–28, with applicants needing to meet Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and university requirements.

100% tuition fee coverage; monthly living stipend for three years; return airfare; study travel grant for eligible academic travel; support for approved overseas fieldwork; possible family allowance; opportunities for international research and networking.

Applicants must be citizens of an eligible Commonwealth country, hold at least an upper second-class (2:1) degree by September 2027, and be available to start study in the UK by the 2027–28 academic year. They must also demonstrate financial need and meet the university's PhD admission requirements.

Applicants should meet CSC eligibility criteria, select a suitable PhD programme at Loughborough University, identify a research area and potential supervisor, prepare a research proposal, upload required documents, and submit before the CSC deadline.