Partially funded

Sir Peter Gregson Scholarship

Cranfield University, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Sir Peter Gregson Scholarship was established by Professor Sir Peter Gregson, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Cranfield University from 2013 to 2021, to help talented PhD researchers study at Cranfield regardless of their financial circumstances.

One scholarship of £16,000 is offered for a PhD in the Faculty of Business and Management, as a tuition fee reduction for self-funded students starting in 2026-2027 or 2027-2028. It is open to UK, EU and rest-of-world applicants.

Award Information

  • Self-funded PhD applicant at Cranfield (Faculty of Business and Management).
  • Hold an offer of admission.
  • A genuine passion for undertaking a PhD.
  • Willing to act as a committed Cranfield Ambassador and engage with the Cranfield Alumni network.
  • Starting in the 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 academic year.
  • Cannot be combined with other funding or used for a funded PhD programme.
  • £16,000 tuition fee reduction, divided equally across the three annual tuition fee payments.
  • One-off amount; you remain responsible for any shortfall in fees and living costs.

Deadline: 29 May 2026. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

  1. Apply for and receive an offer for a PhD at Cranfield.
  2. Prepare the four statements listed below.
  3. Submit them through the online application form.
  4. You may be invited to an online interview.

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Documents you will need

  • Why you chose Cranfield for your PhD.
  • Your goals and the impact you hope to achieve through your PhD.
  • A statement of financial need explaining how the scholarship will help you complete your PhD.
  • A summary of your research proposal, or the skills and experience you bring to your PhD topic.

How selection works

  • Applicants may be invited to an online interview.
  • Applications written entirely or largely by generative AI may be assessed negatively.

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