Bristol PhD Scholarships for Applicants of Black and mixed Black Heritage

The University of Bristol offers full scholarships to postgraduate research programmes exclusively for students of Black and mixed Black heritage for 2026/27 entry. These scholarships are part of the university's commitment to the Black and mixed Black community and aim to address under-representation in postgraduate research. The scholarships are available in the Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences, and in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. The scholarship provides the same level of funding as the major Research Councils, covering four years of full-time study with applications also welcomed for part-time study. Successful applicants will be offered the opportunity to participate in the Pathways to Doctoral Success (PDS) programme, a dedicated support initiative designed to assist participants throughout their postgraduate journey. Recipients will also have access to various support networks and student societies including the Be More Empowered for Success PGR Programme which aims to influence positive change across the themes of access, belonging and empowerment.