[PHILOS-L] Nisbet PhD Scholarship in the Philosophy of Education

[Ben Colburn]

Nisbet PhD Scholarship in the Philosophy of Education

The University of Glasgow invites applicants for the Nisbet PhD Scholarship in the Philosophy of Education, for doctoral projects starting in October 2026. The award will be tenable for three years and will cover Home fees and an annual maintenance grant in line with UKRI stipends.

Proposals are invited for projects in any area of philosophy of education. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

• Individual autonomy and education
• Justice and fairness in education
• Emerging technologies and future education
• The cultivation of virtue and character through education
• Epistemology of education
• Education in an age of conflicting cultures
• Philosophical education in the classrook and beyond

The successful candidate will be supervised by a joint team from the School of Education and from Philosophy in the School of Humanities on a 50/50 basis. Candidates can inquire directly with Professor Ben Colburn (ben.c...@glasgow.ac.uk) for advice about possible supervisorial teams.

The scholarship is available as a full-time +3 (3 year) PhD programme only. The programme will commence in October 2026. The full funding package includes:

• An annual maintenance grant (stipend) at the UKRI rate;
• Fees at the standard home tuition fee rate;
• Students can also draw on a Research Training Support Grant, usually up to a maximum of £940 per year. 

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Applicants will have a demonstratable interest in the topic area under investigation;
• Applicants will have a good undergraduate degree and either have, or be working towards, a Masters degree (at Distinction or Merit), with a demonstratable track record of study in philosophy;
• Applicants must be classed as Home students.

Please note that all applicants must also meet the generic entry requirements for the Education, PhD. 

 

How to Apply

Applicants must apply via the Scholarships Application Portal (please see Scholarships Application Portal - Applicant Guide for more information).The funding opportunity is under 'College of Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Funding > COSS-26-021') [Please note the Portal will open shortly for this opportunity] uploading the following documentation:

• Nisbet PhD Scholarship in Philosophy of Education application form (in Word format)
• Academic transcripts (All relevant Undergraduate and Master’s level degree transcripts (and translations, if not originally in English) – provisional transcripts are sufficient if you are yet to complete your degree).
• Academic Prizes
• Contact details for two referees (where possible your referees should include an academic familiar with your work (within the last 5 years). Both referees can be academics but you may include a work referee, especially if you have been out of academia for more than 5 years). Please note, a CoSS PGR Funding Reference template will be sent to your referees for completion). Please see CoSS PGR Funding Reference request guide for further guidance
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) (academic where applicable)

Application Closing Date: 30 April 2026

Questions on the Project: Professor Ben Colburn

Questions on the Application Portal only: College of Social Sciences Graduate School

Professor Ben Colburn

Philosophy

University of Glasgow

69 Oakfield Avenue

Glasgow G12 8QQ

+44 (0) 141 330 4277

 

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