UCL Graduate Research Scholarships
University College London · University College London
At a glance
- Award
- Full tuition fees and up to £21,237
- Deadline
- 10 Jan 2026
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Level
- Masters
- Field
- All
- Status
- active
About the scholarship
UCL Graduate Research Scholarships (GRS) aim to attract high-quality students to undertake research at UCL. UCL's Graduate Research Scholarships (GRS) are available annually to prospective and current UCL research students from any country. The UCL-RES scholarship consists of full tuition fees (either Home or Overseas) plus a maintenance stipend during the research portion of the programme which increases each year with inflation.
Eligibility
Applicants for the UCL Graduate Research Scholarships (GRS) must meet the following criteria:
- Admission Status: Have submitted a completed application or be registered in a full- or part-time research degree program (MPhil/Ph.D.) at UCL by January 10, 2026.
- Academic Excellence: Hold or expect to achieve an upper second-class Honours UK undergraduate degree (2:1, equivalent to GPA 3.5/4.0) or a master’s degree with a research component.
- Research Proposal: Submit a research proposal (max. 2,000 words) outlining objectives, methodology, and alignment with UCL’s research priorities.
- Application Process: Submit a scholarship application via UCL’s online portal, including academic transcripts, a CV, two academic references, and a personal statement.
- English Proficiency: Provide proof of English proficiency (IELTS 7.0, no band below 6.5, or TOEFL iBT 96, with minimums of 24 in reading/writing, 22 in speaking/listening) unless prior education was in English.
- Eligibility: Be a prospective or current UCL research student from any country, with priority for those demonstrating exceptional research potential.
Selection is based on academic merit and the potential impact of the proposed research.
