University of Birmingham 125th Anniversary Scholarships for Black British Researchers

For UK-domiciled students

Call for PhD Project Proposals: 125th Anniversary Scholarships for Black British Researchers

The University of Birmingham is delighted to announce the 125th Anniversary Scholarships for Black British Researchers, an initiative designed to support UK-domiciled students of Black or Black-mixed heritage in pursuing PhD research. This funding is available for PhD studentships beginning in October 2025 and offers a unique opportunity to advance diversity in doctoral research across the University.

Call for PhD Project Proposals

The scheme will provide funding for up to ten PhD studentships across the University’s five Colleges. Supervisors are invited to submit PhD project proposals that align with the research priorities of their respective Schools or Colleges. Each College may select up to four projects to be advertised, resulting in twenty competition-funded PhD opportunities for prospective candidates.

How to Apply

To submit a project proposal, lead supervisors should complete the 125th Anniversary Scholarships Project Proposal Form by midday on 17 January 2025.

Access the form here: Project Proposal Form

Additional Resources

We have also created a dedicated webpage for the call, which includes guidance and access to the proposal form: 125th Anniversary Scholarships for Black British Researchers – PhD Project Proposals