The SOAS University of London is currently accepting applications for its 2026 CAMHRA Scholarship, open to both UK and international candidates.
The SOAS University of London CAMHRA Masters Scholarship 2026 provides a full tuition fee opportunity for eligible students to undertake postgraduate study and research in the anthropology of mental health.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Host Institution: SOAS University of London
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Tuition Scholarship
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: April 30, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Centre for Anthropology and Mental Health Research in Action (CAMHRA) is pleased to announce its 2026/2027 Masters Scholarships (MA and MRes).
Established within the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at SOAS University of London, CAMHRA serves as a globally engaged and locally connected centre dedicated to innovative anthropological research, teaching, and public engagement focused on mental health.
The scholarship supports students pursuing advanced study in mental health from an anthropological perspective. It is also open to applicants for the MRes in Social Anthropology who propose research topics centered on the anthropology of mental health.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the CAMHRA Masters Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be UK or Overseas applicants
- Hold a minimum of a 2:1 bachelor’s degree in a social science or humanities discipline, or in health sciences such as medicine, psychology, nursing, or social work (for MA Medical Anthropology and Mental Health)
- Hold at least a 2:1 bachelor’s or master’s degree (for MRes Social Anthropology). Applicants without a background in anthropology must possess a prior master’s degree in another discipline
- Present a strong research proposal using ethnographic methods to explore a mental health-related issue
- Have submitted an application to either the MA or MRes programme at SOAS (an admission offer is not required before the scholarship deadline)
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- A full tuition fee-only scholarship
- Awards available annually until the 2028/29 academic session
- Each year, up to:
- Three overseas tuition fee awards
- Four home tuition fee awards
The scholarship is designed to support exceptional students committed to postgraduate study and research in the anthropology of mental health.
Eligible Program
Applicants must apply to one of the following programmes beginning in 2026/27:
- MA Medical Anthropology and Mental Health
- Full-time (1 year)
- Part-time (2 years)
- MRes Social Anthropology
- Full-time (1 year)
- Part-time (2 years)
How to Apply
To apply for the CAMHRA Masters Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should:
- Visit the official scholarship information page
- Submit an application to the MA or MRes programme at SOAS before the scholarship deadline
- For MA Medical Anthropology and Mental Health, apply through the Taught Masters application portal
- For MRes Social Anthropology, apply via the Doctoral School
- Apply separately for the scholarship through the admissions portal (login credentials are issued after submitting a course application)
- Await notification — shortlisted candidates will be contacted in June 2026 and invited for an online interview
Ensure that both the course application and scholarship application are completed before the stated deadline to be considered.
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