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About the scholarship
The Clara Collet Scholarships, named after the pioneering social reformer and advocate for women's education, are offered by UCL's Department of Political Science for the 2027–28 academic year. These fully funded awards cover up to four years of doctoral study in the social sciences, with full tuition plus a tax-free annual stipend of £23,805.
Eligibility
- Open to UK and international applicants of all nationalities.
- Hold a Master's degree, or apply via the 1+3 route (one-year Master's in the department, then a three-year PhD).
- Strong academic credentials and clearly defined research interests relevant to the department.
- Awarded solely on academic achievement and research potential — extremely competitive.
Benefits
- Full tuition fee coverage.
- Tax-free stipend of £23,805 per year.
- Organised teaching obligations as part of research training.
- Four years of funding (five via the 1+3 pathway).
Documents required
- UCL PhD application form
- Master's degree certificate + transcripts
- Research proposal
- Academic references
- CV
How to apply
- Check the UCL Political Science pageConfirm the 2027–28 Clara Collet call and its requirements.
- Prepare a strong research proposalFit with the department's research strengths matters.
- Submit before 10 December 2026
FAQs
UCL's Department of Political Science — not 'Universal College Lahore' as some blogs claim.
£23,805 per year, tax-free, plus full tuition.
Yes — via the 1+3 route: a one-year Master's in the department followed by the three-year PhD.
Yes — all nationalities, UK and international.
Verified 16 Oct 2026 via opforall.com (UCL host; full tuition + £23,805 stipend; 10 Dec 2026 deadline; 4 years / 5 via 1+3) and brightscholarship.com (same deadline; stipend; eligibility on merit and research potential).
