ACU Commonwealth Routledge Studentship 2026 in UK | How To Apply
About this Scholarship
The ACU Commonwealth Routledge Studentship is a research grant that supports PhD students from Commonwealth countries undertaking research projects on Commonwealth-related themes. The studentship is funded by The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs and the journal's publisher, Routledge, in association with the ACU. The grant aims to promote research in the humanities and social sciences, with a focus on disciplines such as politics, international relations, economics, international history, geography, law, development studies, and area studies. The studentship provides an opportunity for PhD students to conduct research that contributes to a better understanding of the Commonwealth and its institutions, and to produce high-quality research that can inform policy and practice. The grant is expected to have a significant impact on the development of the next generation of researchers and leaders in the Commonwealth.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- ✓To be eligible, applicants must be PhD students from UK universities, or registered PhD students from ACU member universities in Commonwealth countries other than the UK, or Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarship alumni who are PhD students at any Commonwealth university outside the UK. Applicants must be undertaking research projects on Commonwealth-related themes, and must be from a broad range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences.
🎁 What You Get
- ★The studentship provides a research grant of £5,500 to successful candidates, which can be used to support research projects on Commonwealth-related themes. The grant provides an opportunity for PhD students to conduct research that contributes to a better understanding of the Commonwealth and its institutions, and to produce high-quality research that can inform policy and practice.
📋 How to Apply
- 1To apply, applicants must submit a research proposal, a CV, and a letter of support from their supervisor. The application process involves submitting an online application form, which includes uploading the required documents. Applicants must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria and follow the application instructions carefully.
📁 Documents Needed
- 📄Research proposal, CV, letter of support from supervisor
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