Is the monetary award from an overseas foundation taxable?

I got an award from an overseas foundation which contained maintenance allowance to support my full-time research while affiliated with an UK university. However as the award is solely for me, I have no employment relationship with the university and the university also does not remunerate me in any other forms. In this case, does this award count as gift of cash and not liable for tax?

Hi ,
 

Please refer to : EIM06250 - Employment income: scholarship income: miscellaneous awards: research awards or fellowships and associated linksm  . Thank you .