Applications are now open for the Commonwealth Routledge Studentship Programme 2025, designed for PhD students from Commonwealth countries. This opportunity provides a research grant of £5,500 to support scholarly work related to Commonwealth themes.
Funded by The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs and its publisher, Routledge, in collaboration with the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), the studentship supports impactful research across various disciplines.
Studentship Summary
- Host: Commonwealth
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships | Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: Commonwealth Countries
- Reward: £5,500 Research Grant
- Deadline: July 31, 2025
Program Details
The Commonwealth Routledge Studentship is awarded annually to support PhD students conducting research on topics of Commonwealth relevance. The initiative is part of the commitment by The Round Table Journal and Routledge, in association with the ACU, to deepen understanding of the Commonwealth through academic inquiry.
Research proposals are welcome from a broad spectrum of humanities and social science disciplines, including (but not limited to) politics, international relations, economics, law, development studies, international history, geography, and area studies.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the 2025 Routledge Commonwealth Studentship, applicants must:
Be one of the following:
- A PhD student at a UK university (citizenship not required)
- A registered PhD student at an ACU member university in any Commonwealth country (excluding the UK)
- A Chevening or Commonwealth Scholarship alumnus currently pursuing a PhD in any Commonwealth university outside the UK
Submit a proposed research project that:
- Focuses on the Commonwealth as a whole, or a Commonwealth-wide institution/organization
- Has a strong comparative aspect across Commonwealth countries
- Is relevant to a Commonwealth country other than the UK
Studentship Value and Duration
- Two studentships will be awarded annually
- Each award is valued at £5,500 (GBP)
- Funds are meant to support fieldwork, travel, materials, or other relevant research expenses
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following documents:
CV
Studentship Proposal outlining:
- A clear description of the research (in simple terms)
- Potential impact on knowledge and the Commonwealth
- Planned outcomes and outputs
Two Letters of Support: - One academic reference (ideally your PhD supervisor)
- One personal reference
Budget Breakdown showing intended use of funds
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official ACU application page
- Download the application form (available in PDF or Word format)
- Fill out the form completely with accurate information
- Send the completed form along with your CV and supporting documents to:
[email protected]
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