The AHRC Landscape Awards 2026 at SOAS University of London support outstanding PhD candidates in the humanities. The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), through the London & Southeast Regional Hub (Hub G), funds these doctoral‑level scholarships. The awards cover tuition fees and provide a maintenance stipend for the full duration of the PhD.
About the AHRC Landscape Awards 2026
SOAS offers three 3‑year PhD scholarships starting September 2026 under the AHRC Landscape Awards. The awards accept both UK/EU and overseas applicants pursuing full‑time or part‑time research degrees in the humanities. The AHRC funds these studentships to support doctoral research across its disciplines, and SOAS allocates them through a competitive selection process.
Why Choose The AHRC Landscape Awards 2026?
This scholarship fully finances your doctoral research, allowing you to focus entirely on your studies. You also join a prestigious network of AHRC-funded researchers and gain access to expert faculty, research resources, and professional development opportunities.
AHRC Landscape Awards 2026 Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Host Institution: SOAS University of London
- Scholarship Name: AHRC Landscape Awards
- Study Level: Doctoral (PhD)
- Program: Full‑time or part‑time PhD research degree in eligible humanities disciplines
- Coverage: Tuition fees and maintenance stipend for up to three years (or equivalent part‑time)
- Application Deadline: 30 January 2026 (Expression of Interest)
- Program Start: September 2026
- Eligible Applicants: UK/EU and international students who meet admission and scholarship criteria
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fee coverage for the duration of the PhD.
- Maintenance stipend to support living costs during study.
- Opportunity to pursue research across humanities subjects at a research‑intensive London institution.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the AHRC Landscape Awards at SOAS, applicants must:
- Hold or expect to earn a master’s degree with distinction (or demonstrate equivalent top‑rank performance for non‑UK degrees through transcripts and references).
- Prepare and submit a research proposal focused on a humanities topic.
- Submit a complete application for admission to a SOAS PhD programme by the scholarship deadline.
- Hold an admission offer when the SOAS Scholarship Panel meets.
- Meet all English language proficiency requirements if your offer is conditional, ensuring eligibility for panel consideration.
The awards are open to candidates of any nationality.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare and submit:
- SOAS online application form for the PhD program with a research proposal and supporting academic documents.
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates (for bachelor’s/master’s).
- References demonstrating academic excellence.
- Research proposal outlining the planned doctoral project.
- Proof of English language proficiency (if required).
Applicants submit the Expression of Interest form in addition to their program application by the deadline.
Application Process & Timeline
- Apply for admission to a SOAS PhD program in the humanities before or by the scholarship deadline.
- Submit the Expression of Interest form by 30 January 2026 (UK local time); incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
- SOAS review and assessment: Applications are assessed based on academic merit and research proposals by departmental and school‑wide panels.
- Notification of results is expected by the end of May 2026, with successful candidates contacted first.
- Accept the offer and prepare for study beginning September 2026, including visa and travel arrangements (if applicable).
