IJURR Foundation Writing-Up Grants for Low and Middle Income Countries 2026

The International Journal of Urban and Regional Research (IJURR) Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Writing-Up Grants for Low and Middle-Income Countries 2026. This funding opportunity is designed to support PhD students in the final stages of their doctoral studies in urban and regional research.

📝 About the IJURR Foundation Writing-Up Grants

The IJURR Foundation Writing-Up Grants 2026 aim to provide financial assistance to PhD students from low- and middle-income countries who are writing their dissertations after completing fieldwork. This grant is specifically tailored to support students in the field of urban and regional research.

🎁 Benefits of the Grant

• Value: Up to £6,000.
• Uses: Can be applied towards:
  • University fees
  • Accommodation
  • Research equipment
• Trustees may increase the amount in cases of hardship.
• Note: The grant does not cover full living or study costs—additional funding is expected.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the IJURR Writing-Up Grants, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a PhD student in urban or regional studies.
• Hold nationality from a low- or middle-income country (as classified by the World Bank).
• Priority will be given to applicants who completed prior degrees in low- or middle-income countries.
• Must have completed fieldwork and begun dissertation writing.
• Plan to submit their dissertation ideally within 6 months of the award (from April 2026).
• Not eligible if previously awarded an IJURR studentship.

📅 Application Date and Process

Required Documents:

1. Completed application form.
2. Two academic references.
3. Evidence of registration in a suitable PhD program.

Important Notes:

• Late applications will not be considered under any circumstances.
• Due to the high volume of applications, individual acknowledgments will not be provided.
• Successful applicants will be informed by the end of April 2025.

📌 Application Deadline

31 January 2026

🌐 Application Portal

For more details and to apply, visit the official IJURR Foundation Writing-Up Grants page:

• View Grant Details
• Apply Here

This grant offers a valuable opportunity for PhD students from low- and middle-income countries to complete their dissertations and advance their careers in urban and regional research. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• Value: Up to £6,000.
• Uses: University fees, accommodation, or research equipment.
• Trustees may increase the amount in cases of hardship.
• Does not cover full living/study costs—additional funding is expected.