Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities 2026

Recipients of scholarships from the Wolfson Foundation are exceptional students who show promise in becoming leaders in their profession. The only criteria used to grant Wolfson Scholarships is academic merit. The ideal candidates should want to make important contributions to society, whether in the fields of academia or other intellectual and cultural leadership capacities.

Eligibility for Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities:

Applicants must:

• Be UK or International (including EU) applicants
• Commence campus-based doctoral (PhD) study at the University of Nottingham in the 2026/27 academic year
• Intend to undertake PhD research in history, literature, or languages (broadly defined)
• Be resident in the UK for the duration of their studies and live within a reasonable distance of the University of Nottingham (except during fieldwork periods)
• Have a strong track record of academic excellence, normally demonstrated by:
  • A good undergraduate degree, usually a first-class honours BA, and
  • Either:
    • A Master’s degree relevant to the proposed doctoral research (completed or to be completed before PhD start), or
    • Professional qualifications and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree

Value of Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities:

Each scholarship provides a fixed total value of £111,750, covering:

• Tuition fees (Home/UK level; for International recipients, the Faculty covers the difference between Home and International fees).
• Maintenance grant (stipend): £27,500 per year (tax-free, paid monthly; pro rata for part-time study).
• Research and training allowance.

Application process:

• Apply to study for a PhD at the University of Nottingham.
• Submit a separate Wolfson Scholarship application.