International PhD Scholarships at University of Leeds

Brief description:

Fully funded University International Research Scholarships are available for high quality international students who will be commencing PhD research study in Session 2010-2011 for study in any Faculty at the University of Leeds. 

Host Institution(s):

University of Leeds, United Kingdom

Field of study:

Any Field of Study/PhD Research Program

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

International Students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The award will cover full international fees and a maintenance grant of £13,490 per annum (subject to final confirmation).  There are no additional allowances for travel or research costs.

The award will be made for one year in the first instance and renewable for a further period of up to two years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Eligibility:

• Applicants MUST first submit a research degree study application form and be in receipt of a University BANNER ID Number to be eligible for a Fully-Funded International Research Scholarship. Applications without a valid University ID Number will be rejected. To apply for a place on a research degree programme, please visit this page.

• These awards are only available to applicants who would be liable to pay academic fees at the full international fee rate;

• Applicants must hold a First Degree at undergraduate level equivalent to at least a UK First Class Honours degree. Applicants should either have graduated with the appropriate First Degree or be in their final year of study;

• Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the University’s English Language requirements. Some Schools require a standard of English higher than the University minimum;

• These awards are not open to individuals who have already been awarded a Doctoral degree or equivalent qualification;

• Applicants must not hold another Scholarship

Application instructions:

Applicants must complete all sections of the University Postgraduate Research Scholarship Application Form, using the space provided on the form and with strict observation of any word limits.  Attachments are not permitted and all will be disregarded.

The completed form should be returned to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office by post or by email no later than 28 January 2011.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Contact information:

Postgraduate Scholarships Office
Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Building,
University of Leeds,
Leeds LS2 9JT
pg_scholarships@leeds.ac.uk

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk/