Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities

Be part of our Research Showcase 24—25 June 2026

The ARC, 11 Chapel Lane
University of Glasgow
G11 6EW
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Are you a doctoral researcher in the Arts & Humanities in Scotland? Would you like the opportunity to showcase your research, together with funding of up to £1000 for materials to help you present it?

SGSAH is holding its annual research showcase as part of Summer School 2026 in Glasgow on 24 & 25 June, and we invite you to apply to be a part of it.

Who can apply?

Doctoral Researchers in Arts & Humanities subjects registered at any SGSAH member institution can apply.

What are the eligible costs?

We will pay for materials directly required to showcase your research, which you can then use in other contexts. Previously funded items have included reusable display materials, digital presentation assets, 3D models and maps, the rent of VR-related supplies and interactive elements, and sustainable exhibition materials.

Purchase of IT/technical equipment (eg tablets, projectors, laptops, speakers) is not covered. SGSAH recognises the climate crisis and the need for profound changes in everyone's behaviour, so we would ask that you please consider the environmental impact of your proposal. 

What sort of space is provided/what is the format?

The event will be held at the ARC, part of Glasgow University’s campus, in the West End of Glasgow.

For static displays we can provide a table plus 1-2 poster boards (see example poster board images). We also have put together top tips on displaying your research.

Performances can be proposed, but must last no longer than 5 minutes.  Please indicate any equipment or spatial requirements and the time you expect to take to set up. 

Set-up time for exhibitors is from 8am on Wednesday 24th June. The showcase event itself will run from 10am-5pm Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th June, with a celebratory reception/launch event from 5pm-7pm on Thursday 25th June. You are not expected to invigilate the showcase all day on the Wednesday and Thursday, however there is an expectation that you will attend the reception from 5-7pm on Wednesday 25th. 

Selection process

Up to six exhibitors will be selected by our review panel comprised of PhD researchers on the SGSAH Doctoral Research Committee, and SGSAH KE & Communications team members. The panel will consider submissions following the closing date, and outcomes will be communicated to applicants by the end of April. We may contact applicants during this period to request further information.

The panel is looking for:

• Clear presentation of research and potential and/or realised impact
• Realistic and clearly costed proposals
• Interesting ways of presenting arts and humanities research
• Proposals that consider the environmental impact in their design.

How to apply

Please complete the SGSAH Showcase online application via the button below by 5pm, 27th March 2026.

SGSAH Research Showcase Online Application Form

Applicants who are not selected for the in-person event will be offered the opportunity to present their research online via sgsahresearch.com. 

Applications close: Friday 27th March 2026, 5pm GMT 

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First published: 18 February 2026