Welcome to the SGSAH Doctoral Internship Programme 2026-27.

The programme is open to arts and humanities PhD students in Scotland, regardless of funding source. Any doctoral researcher that meets the following criteria can benefit from this programme:

• You are registered at a SGSAH member HEI;
• You are in 2nd or early in your 3rd year (full time equivalent) at 1 October 2026*;
• You are studying an arts and humanities discipline. The AHRC’s subject coverage is here;
• You are eligible to work in the UK;
• You have not already undertaken an internship or residency through SGSAH’s programme.

You can apply for multiple internship opportunities but we ask that you complete a separate, tailored form for each internship you are interested in applying for.

View full descriptions of current internship opportunities on the SGSAH website: https://www.sgsah.ac.uk/current/funding/i_ar/2027/

You will be required to complete the following application form and upload a CV including the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your supervisor. References will only be sought if you are selected for the position.

Please contact admin@sgsah.ac.uk if you have any queries.