Are you looking for a fully funded PhD opportunity in the UK? The Vice-Chancellor’s PhD Scholarships 2026 at the University of West London offer a prestigious chance to pursue doctoral research in a supportive, innovative, and research-driven environment.

The program is open to both international and home students, with options for full-time (3 years) and part-time (6 years) study — both fully funded with generous stipends.

🔆 Host Country
✅ United Kingdom

🔆 Host University
✅ University of West London (UWL)

🔆 Location
✅ London, UK

🔆 Scholarship Duration
✅ 3 years (Full-time)
✅ 6 years (Part-time)

🔆 Eligible Fields of Study
✅ Business
✅ Computing and Engineering
✅ English
✅ Film and Media
✅ Hospitality and Tourism
✅ Human and Social Sciences
✅ Law
✅ Medicine and Biosciences
✅ Performing Arts
✅ Nursing, Midwifery, and Healthcare
✅ Policing and Law Enforcement

🔆 Benefits
✅ Fully funded PhD program for both full-time and part-time study
✅ Available for both international and home students
✅ Full tuition fee coverage
✅ Annual stipend:

• £22,000/year (Full-time) for 3 years

• £11,000/year (Part-time) for 6 years
  ✅ Opportunity to gain teaching experience during the program
  ✅ Access to a dynamic international research community
  ✅ Expert supervision and professional development training

🔆 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Applicants from all nationalities can apply
✅ First or Upper Second Class undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field
✅ Master’s degree (MA, MSc, MBA, or MRes) or equivalent research experience
✅ English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent (exempt for UK degree holders)
✅ Willingness to teach/research:

• 6 hours/week (Full-time)

• 3 hours/week (Part-time)

🔆 How to Apply
✅ Select your PhD topic/research area
✅ Contact a potential supervisor with your research proposal via email
✅ Revise the proposal with supervisor feedback if required
✅ Find the relevant PhD page for your research area (each has a separate application form)
✅ Complete the online application form
✅ Upload all required documents
✅ Answer all application questions carefully
✅ Review and submit your application

🔆 Required Documents
✅ Completed application form
✅ Academic transcripts
✅ Proof of English proficiency (IELTS score if applicable)
✅ Research proposal
✅ CV/Resume
✅ Passport copy

🔆 Deadline
✅ 21 September 2025