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.
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.
FORESIGHTERS Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £37,734 Stipend per year | £6,600 Family Allowance | Personal Computer | Research and Travel Expenses
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: June 29, 2026
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Queens University Belfast FORESIGHTERS Doctoral Programme Details:
Queen’s University Belfast is delighted to launch the recruitment process for 20 Early-Stage Researchers (ESRs) as part of its Foresighters Doctoral Training Programme.
FORESIGHTERS (Future ORiEnted Skills and Innovation for Governance for Health, Technology, EneRgy, CitieS and Creativity) is a Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND Doctoral Programme hosted at Queen’s University Belfast.
It is funded by the European Union and the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy.
The FORESIGHTERS Scholarship offers an exceptional opportunity for future research leaders to access an innovative programme of doctoral training at one of the UK’s leading universities and engage in high impact, inter-disciplinary research with a wide range of non-academic partners.
In addition to advanced training offered by the Thomas Moran Graduate School, FORESIGHTERS ESRs will be trained in skills for anticipating change and using multiple possible futures to stimulate reflection, creativity, resilience and focus for contemporary action.
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Eligibility Requirements for Queens University Belfast Scholarship 2026
To be considered for the Queens University Belfast Scholarship, you must:
- hold a degree that is demonstrably equivalent to a UK Upper Second-Class Honours Bachelor’s, or a Master’s degree.
- be highly motivated researchers with exceptional potential for Futures research.
- not hold a doctoral degree on the date of the deadline for applications (29th June 2026).
- not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the United Kingdom for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the date of the deadline for applications (29th June 2026).
- have permission to live and work in the United Kingdom before they can commence their contract with MSCA and QUB.
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Benefits of Queens University Belfast FORESIGHTERS Scholarship 2026
Successul candidates will be offered a 42 month full-time employment contract with standard staff benefits. These include;
- Full tuition fees
- A monthly Living Allowance to the equivalent of €3655. Eligible ESRs will also be entitled to a monthly Family Allowance of €660.
The 20 positions are therefore initially offered at the following salary rate:
– Basic Salary without pension contribution: £37,734
– Basic Salary with pension contribution: £31,185
– Family allowance (if eligible): £6,600- Scholars will have access to a high-quality work environment, including a personal computer, scientific equipment and access to library and shared research facilities.
- The generous contribution of the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy also provides seperate full coverage of tuition fees.
- FORESIGHTERS will also provide an individual budget to fund for research and travel expenses (including conference attendance).
- Appointed candidates will be supported by endorsement and guidance to apply for a Global Talent Visa fees.
Required Documents for FORESIGHTERS Doctoral Programme
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application Form
- 2-page CV
- Research Proposal
- Recommendation Letters
- Personal Statement
- Academic Transcript
How to Apply for Queens University Belfast FORESIGHTERS Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the Queens University Belfast FORESIGHTERS Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the scholarship website.
- Complete the application form and attach all relevant details and documents.
- The Recruitment Committee will aim to shortlist for interview 6-8 appropriately qualified and motivated applicants.
- Assessment will take place through an individual online interview.
- Shortlisted applicants will then be required to prepare a more detailed Research Proposal.
- Within 2 weeks of the interviews, a meeting of the entire Recruitment Committee will consider and ratify the decisions to select successful candidates.
Deadline: June 29, 2026
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