OpenFieldUniversities Scotland Higher Education Policy Fellowship
Twelve-month postgraduate fellowship analyzing Scottish university research commercialization, university-industry spinouts, and cross-border research funding.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree or PhD in public policy, economics, education, or law.
- English language proficiency
- English C1.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Policy briefing paper (3-5 pages) analyzing Scottish higher education funding.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic or policy professional references.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- £28,000 annual policy research stipend plus parliamentary secondment in Holyrood
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- £0
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Universities Scotland documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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