Applications for this scholarship for 2025 entry are now closed. The details on this page are for information only.
We'll update this page with information for 2026 entry in October.
Applications for this scholarship for 2025 entry are now closed. The details on this page are for information only.
We'll update this page with information for 2026 entry in October.
These scholarships are offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and funded by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
The scholarships are for current students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries studying for a postgraduate PhD. This will enable you to conduct research at a UK university for 12 months as part of your PhD studies.
This scholarship covers:
Candidates will be chosen based on:
You must:
Applications for Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarships closes at 16:00 UK time on Monday 16 December 2024.
1. Apply for this scholarship via the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s website.
2. Apply to study at Southampton as a Visiting Research Student.
You’ll need to show that there is a strong link between your university and the University of Southampton.
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission provides more information on this scholarship.