John and Allan Gilmour Research Awards 2026 (Chemistry, Maths & Stats and Physics)

The John and Allan Gilmour was established with a gift from John Gilmour to promote scientific research for the benefit of mankind and is offered to students who are enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty Science.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

• be enrolled in the second year of the Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty Science.
• Be a confirmed GR candidate in the Faculty of Science

This scholarship is awarded biennually in the Faculty of Science, and is shared between two Science schools on a rotating basis.

Students must submit an application and include:

• a personal statement addressing the benefit of their research to mankind,
• CV with details about awards, distinctions and publications
• a budget for proposed expenditure, and
• a statement of support from the Head of Department.

The award is offered to eligible students ranked highest by the selection panel based on the quality of their application.

All scholarship outcomes will be sent via SmartyGrants.

Please see outcome timing below:

• Round 1 (Jan-March applications): May-July
• Round 2 (June-August applications): September-October
• Future Rounds - TBC

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