UCL Anthropology is pleased to invite applications for the Mary Douglas PhD Scholarship 2026.
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The Mary Douglas Scholarship is a prestigious fully-funded doctoral award supporting outstanding research and covers the cost of tuition and a living stipend of £23,805 per year.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
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Mary Douglas Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: University College London (UCL)
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-Europe || Study-In-UK
- Location: UK
- Category: Scholarships || Postgraduate Scholarships || PhD Scholarships || Grants
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- £23,805 Stipend/yr
- Research Cost
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: June 16, 2026
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Mary Douglas Research Scholarships Details
UCL Anthropology is pleased to invite applications for the Mary Douglas PhD Scholarship, a prestigious fully-funded doctoral award supporting outstanding research in anthropology.
The fellowship, supported by the generous funding of the Sigrid Rausing Trust, and named in honour of the influential anthropologist Mary Douglas, this fellowship provides an exceptional opportunity for 2 motivated scholars to undertake doctoral research at UCL Anthropology from September 2026.
The successful candidates will join UCL’s vibrant intellectual community and benefit from world-class supervision, interdisciplinary engagement, and extensive research resources.
Mary Douglas Scholarship 2026 Benefits
The Mary Douglas Scholarship offers the following benefits;
- Full coverage of Home (UK) tuition fees (£6,400)
- A stipend (at UKRI minimum rates) to support living costs (£23,805)
Eligible Research Areas for Mary Douglas PhD Scholarship at UCL
Applications are welcomed across the full breadth of anthropology, including:
- Social and Cultural Anthropology
- Evolutionary and Environmental Anthropology
- Digital Anthropology
- Medical Anthropology
- Visual Anthropology
- Material Culture.
Mary Douglas Research Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for the Mary Douglas Research Scholarships 2026, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Must meet UCL academic requirements for PhD admission in Anthropology
- Must present a strong and original research proposal
- Applicants who are eligible for Home (UK) tuition fee status at UCL.
- Applicants who are classified as overseas fee-paying students may apply, however the funding for student fees is capped at the level of UK students, therefore additional funding will be needed to cover the difference.
Mary Douglas Research Scholarship 2026 Required Documents
While applying for the UCL Mary Douglas Research Scholarship 2026, you will be required to submit the following documents;
- A research proposal that will be assessed for originality and feasibility (1 page maximum). Please indicate clearly that you wish to be considered for the Mary Douglas Fellowship.
- An updated CV (3 page maximum), highlighting especially any conference presentations or peer-reviewed publications;
- Undergraduate (and if available, postgraduate) transcripts;
- A letter of support from a potential supervisor based in the Anthropology Department.
- Names and contact details of two academic references
- A personal statement (max 500 words), including details of why you meet the criteria, how your qualifications and experience have prepared you to do a PhD, etc.
How To Apply for Mary Douglas Scholarship 2026
To apply for the UCL Mary Douglas Research Scholarship 2026, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- Prepare the required documents
- Submit applications and inquiries to [email protected] – and include the subject line “Mary Douglas Scholarship.”
- Applicants should submit a complete PhD application to UCL Anthropology no later than 16 June 2026
- Applications will be assessed on academic merit of the applicant and the research project.
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Deadline: June 16th, 2026
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