Both UK and international students are eligible to apply for the 2026 CAMHRA Scholarship at SOAS University of London. Students pursuing postgraduate study and research in the anthropology of mental health are eligible to receive complete tuition reimbursement through the CAMHRA Master’s Scholarship.
The 2026–2027 awards, which are administered by the Centre for Anthropology and Mental Health Research in Action (CAMHRA), provide funding for MA and MRes programs. CAMHRA, a globally active research center centered on cutting-edge anthropological work, education, and public engagement in mental health, is housed inside the Department of Anthropology and Sociology.
Candidates for the MRes in Social Anthropology program who want to conduct research in the anthropology of mental health are also eligible for the award.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Both UK and foreign applications are welcome.
- A minimum of a 2:1 bachelor’s degree in a social science, humanities, or health-related field—such as medicine, psychology, nursing, or social work—is required for MA Medical Anthropology and Mental Health.
- A least 2:1 bachelor’s or master’s degree is required for MRes Social Anthropology applicants. A master’s degree in another field must have been earned by those without an anthropology background.
- Present a compelling study proposal that explores a mental health-related topic utilizing ethnographic methodology.
- must have applied to SOAS University of London’s MA or MRes program; an acceptance offer prior to the scholarship deadline is not necessary.
United Kingdom is the host nation.
Category: Postgraduate & Master’s Scholarships
Candidates from all nations are eligible to apply.
Benefit of the Scholarship: Fully Funded Award
Language Requirement: IELTS is not necessary.
Benefits :
- The CAMHRA Scholarship is intended to support outstanding students who want to pursue postgraduate research and study in the field of mental health anthropology.
- These grants, which are given out every year until the 2028–2029 school year, only cover tuition fees. Funding is offered annually for the equivalent of four home fee posts and three foreign (overseas) fee positions.
Deadline: April 30, 2026
