The University of St Andrews, through its School of Art History, has announced a fully funded doctoral scholarship for research in Digital Art History and Digital-born Art, to commence in the 2026/2027 academic year.
The scholarship, which is open to UK, European Union, and international students, covers tuition fees at the home rate as well as a full stipend for the three-year duration of the PhD programme. The award is offered on a full-time basis and was officially announced on January 9, 2026, with applications closing on March 30, 2026.
According to the university, the scholarship is aimed at supporting innovative doctoral research that applies or critically examines digital practices, methodologies, and tools within art history, museum and heritage studies, and the history of photography.
Proposed research areas may include data visualisation, text mining, network analysis, digital mapping, 3D modelling, augmented and virtual reality, artificial intelligence and computer vision, as well as digital exhibitions, archives, and scholarly communication through digital platforms. The programme also encourages research into digital-born art, including its curation and long-term preservation.
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The School of Art History stated that there are no restrictions on time period or geographical focus, and candidates may seek supervision from any academic staff member within the School. Opportunities may also exist for cross-School supervision, including collaboration with the University’s Computer Science department.
Prospective applicants are required to first contact a relevant academic staff member to discuss their research interests and confirm the availability of appropriate supervision. Applicants must then apply formally to the University of St Andrews’ PhD programme in Art History before submitting a separate application for the Digital Art History scholarship.
Completed scholarship application forms must be submitted by email to [email protected] no later than March 30, 2026.
Successful candidates may begin their doctoral studies on any of the following dates: August 27, September 27, or October 27, 2026, as well as January 27 or May 27, 2027.
The university noted that the scholarship is highly competitive and that selection will be based on applicants’ academic records and the quality and originality of their research proposals.
For further information, interested candidates have been advised to contact Dr Emily Savage, Coordinator of the MLitt in Digital Art History, who is handling general enquiries related to the award.
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