Applied Research Collaborative Studentships (ARCS)
The Applied Research Collaborative Studentships (ARCS) funds doctoral research projects that are developed in collaboration with external organisations across creative, heritage, third and business sectors based in Scotland. The projects are designed and supervised by two higher education institutions (HEIs) and at least one other partner.
Opportunities for students to apply for 2025–26 ARCS projects are expected to open in May/June 2026. To stay up to date, check back on this page or subscribe to our mailing list.
If you are a potential partner organisation or HEI interested in submitting an ARCS 2026 proposal, please visit sgsah.ac.uk/partners/arcs. Full details of the application process, including the application template and marking criteria, will be available here from early October 2025.