CAMHRA Masters Scholarships 2026/2027 at SOAS – Full Tuition Funding for Mental Health Anthropology

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Summary:

The CAMHRA Masters Scholarships at SOAS University of London cover full tuition fees for selected MA and MRes programmes focused on the anthropology of mental health. Open to UK and international students, the award supports candidates with strong academic backgrounds and a clear ethnographic research proposal. A special stipend (≈£22,780) is available for one student from Afghanistan, Iran, or Iraq. Applicants must first apply for an eligible master’s programme and then submit a separate scholarship application by 30 April 2026.

Host Institution

• SOAS University of London
• Offered through the
• Centre for Anthropology and Mental Health Research in Action (CAMHRA)

Level of Study

• Postgraduate (Master’s – MA / MRes)

Value / Benefits

• Full tuition fee waiver

• Covers:

  • 1 year (full-time) OR

  • 2 years (part-time)

• Available for Home & Overseas students

• One exceptional stipend (for Afghanistan, Iran, or Iraq):

  • About £22,780/year (UKRI rate)

Does not cover living costs (standard award).

Eligible Programmes

• MA Medical Anthropology and Mental Health

• MRes Social Anthropology (mental health research focus)

Eligibility Criteria

For MA

• Minimum 2:1 Bachelor’s degree in:

  • Social sciences/humanities
    OR

  • Health-related fields (medicine, psychology, nursing, social work)

For MRes

• Minimum 2:1 degree

• If your first degree is not anthropology, you must hold a Master’s in another field

For All Applicants

• Strong ethnographic research proposal on mental health

• Must apply for the degree programme first

• Open to UK & international students

• Interest in creating real-world impact

Selection Criteria

• Academic excellence

• Research proposal quality

• Personal statement

• Motivation for mental health anthropology

• Contribution to equality, diversity & inclusion

• Interview performance (for shortlisted candidates)

Key Date

• Scholarship Deadline: 30 April 2026

• Interviews: June 2026

• Results: By end of July 2026

How to Apply

• Apply for an eligible MA or MRes at SOAS
• Apply for the scholarship via the admissions portal
• Attend interview (if shortlisted)

Important Visa Note for International Students

You must show a minimum £13,761 for living costs when applying for a UK student visa.

Who This Scholarship Is Perfect For

• People working in mental health, healthcare, NGOs, policy, or social research

• Candidates with lived experience of mental health systems

• Future PhD researchers or global mental health practitioners

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the CAMHRA Masters Scholarships 2026/2027 at SOAS