Queens University of Belfast has announced applications for its 2026/27 FORESIGHTERS Scholarship for interested candidates to pursue doctoral studies in the United Kingdom (UK). The fully funded Queens University Belfast FORESIGHTERS Scholarship includes an annual salary package up to £37,734, full tuition coverage, and research/travel grants.
Scholarship Overview
| Host Country | United Kingdom |
| Institution | Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) |
| Study Location | Study in UK |
| Eligible Countries | All Countries |
| Requirements | Hold a degree equivalent to a UK 2:1 Honours or a Master’s degree, |
| Scholarship Category | Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships |
| Reward | Full Scholarship | £37,734 Salary per year | £6,600 Family Allowance |
| Application Closing Date | 29th June, 2026 |
In this post, we have provided a breakdown of the FORESIGHTERS Doctoral Programme, including the requirements, benefits, and how interested and qualified candidates can apply.
Benefits of Queens University Belfast FORESIGHTERS Scholarship 2026
Successful candidates will be offered a 42-month full-time employment contract with standard staff benefits. These include:
- Full Tuition Fees
- Competitive Salary Package
- Family Supplements
- Premium Work Environment
- Research and Travel Budgets
- Visa Endorsement
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Eligibility Criteria
To pass the preliminary screening checks for the FORESIGHTERS Doctoral Training Programme, candidates must meet the following baselines:
- Must hold an academic qualification demonstrably equivalent to a UK Upper Second-Class Honours Bachelor’s (2:1) or a Master’s degree.
- Must be highly motivated researchers with exceptional potential for Futures Thinking and interdisciplinary research.
- MSCA Career Stage Limit: Candidates must not already hold a doctoral degree level qualification on the formal closing date (29th June, 2026).
- MSCA Mobility Rule: Applicants must not have resided or carried out their primary activity (such as work or studies) in the United Kingdom for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately preceding the application deadline.
- Must possess the legal eligibility or secure required entry permits to live and work in the United Kingdom before commencing the QUB employment contract.
Required Documents
Ensure you gather high-quality, readable digital scans of these files. All uploads must be compiled and formatted as PDF documents:
- A completed official online eligibility application form.
- A professional, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) restricted to a maximum of 2 pages.
- A comprehensive Supporting Statement (Maximum 2 pages) detailing how you fulfill the core institutional selection criteria.
- An elegantly structured Outline Research Proposal limited to a maximum of 1 page.
- Full academic transcripts of records outlining university grade points.
- Confidential letters of academic or professional recommendation.
How to Apply for Queens University Belfast FORESIGHTERS Scholarship 2026
The recruitment pipeline follows an integrated application and evaluation system. Follow this step-by-step guide;
- Click on the application link button below
- Complete the initial registration profile and upload your compiled PDF application
- The central Recruitment Committee will review entries to select a shortlist of 6-8 qualified applicants per track for individual online interviews.
- Shortlisted candidates who scale the interview stage will be instructed to prepare and submit a fully fleshed-out, detailed Research Proposal for final committee ratification.
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