James McCune Smith PhD Scholarships: Apply Now!

Join the prestigious James McCune Smith Scholars program at the University of Glasgow! We proudly offer scholarships for Black UK students to pursue PhD research at our esteemed institution. Benefit from an enhanced experience through external mentors, placements, leadership training, community-building activities, and networking opportunities.

Named in honor of James McCune Smith, the first African American to receive a medical degree from the University of Glasgow in 1837, these scholarships aim to support and uplift underrepresented students.

Key Features:

• PhD research opportunities in any discipline, with a focus on host-cell interactions using state-of-the-art approaches.

• Funding covers stipend and fees for 4 years.

• 6-month placement with industry, government, or non-governmental organizations.

• Mentorship from outside academia for a broader perspective and network.

• Leadership training and community-building activities.

• Support for conferences and other networking opportunities.

Who can apply?

Open to Black UK students, including those of Black African, Black Caribbean, Black Other, Mixed White and Black Caribbean, Mixed White and Black African, or other mixed backgrounds. The University seeks to address under-representation in our PhD programs through these scholarships.

Seize this opportunity to enhance your research and career at the University of Glasgow. Interested candidates, please contact us!