PhD and Master's Scholarships in Mental Health Equity
Fully funded and fee-waiver scholarship opportunities for postgraduate research in mental health equity at the University of Huddersfield.
Best for:Best for UK-eligible postgraduate researchers with a strong academic background in mental health, social sciences, or related disciplines.
Overview
The Centre for Equity in Mental Health at the University of Huddersfield offers competitive scholarship opportunities for prospective MSc/MA by Research and PhD candidates. Successful applicants will undertake rigorous independent research projects starting in January 2027 within a supportive academic environment. Available funding streams include tuition fee waivers as well as fully funded packages covering tuition and a living stipend. Applicants are expected to select an advertised research topic and submit a comprehensive research proposal along with supporting documentation.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent academic research on an approved mental health equity topic
- Produce a comprehensive research proposal and execute the planned methodology
- Collaborate closely with assigned supervisors and research groups
- Prepare written work, reports, and a final thesis or dissertation
- Participate in academic seminars, training sessions, and research group meetings
Requirements
Degree required: BSc/BA with First-Class Honours or relevant MSc/MA degree in a related subject area
Degree offered: PhD or MSc/MA by Research
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Strong foundational knowledge in mental health or related social science fields
- Demonstrated ability to write structured academic research proposals
- Proficiency in academic literature review and critical analysis
- Good organisational skills for managing long-term research projects
- Open to UK applicants only
- Must apply against an advertised project topic within the Centre for Equity in Mental Health
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-13
Select an advertised research topic from the Centre for Equity in Mental Health website and prepare your application package. Submit your motivational email, 2,000-word research proposal, CV, transcripts, and proof of eligibility directly to the designated scholarship email address by the closing date. Ensure your two referees send their reference letters separately by the extended reference deadline.
- Motivational email
- Research proposal
- Full CV
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Two reference letters
- Proof of eligibility
Contact
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