PhD Studentship: Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship

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Politics and International Relations

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Friday 26 June 2026

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The Taiwan Research Hub, in the School of Politics and International Relations at the University of Nottingham, offers a PhD scholarship for study commencing 2026/27 academic year. The scholarship is £11,000 per year for 3 years (full-time) and is competitive. A panel will rank applications; final judgement is theirs.

Research may be in comparative politics or interdisciplinary, but must relate to Taiwan and have one supervisor from the School.

Applicants must be accepted for a PhD programme at the University of Nottingham for the 2026/27 academic year and study full-time. Home/EU and International students are eligible. The award value is £11,000 per year for 3 years, regardless of residency, and depends on satisfactory attendance and progress.

Send application email with subject "TRH PhD Scholarship Application" to Mandy Felton (m). Include:

• Your name
• The degree programme to which you will apply
• Confirmation that you will commence study in October 2026
• The title of the proposed doctoral research project
• A research proposal up to 2,000 words (excluding references) covering overview, key literature, novelty, and methods
• A statement of up to 250 words from each member of the proposed supervisory team (including one from the School) explaining how their expertise fits the project

. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview (in person or online). Successful applicants notified by 27 July 2026.

The School of Politics and International Relations values equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.