Leeds Doctoral Scholarships

The University of Leeds is accepting applications for our Doctoral Scholarships. There are a number of fully funded places for 2017 entry, available across all disciplines, open

Value

Successful applicants will receive payment to cover their University tuition fees up to three years, along with a maintenance grant matching the Research Council UK rate (£14,553 for 2017/18).

Eligibility

To be eligible you must:

• be a UK/EU or International fee paying applicant
• have achieved at least a First Class (1) Honours degree or equivalent* at undergraduate level
• meet the English language requirements of your programme of study if English is not your first language (UK/EU applicants – prior to or at registration; international applicants – by the relevant scholarship deadline)
• not have already been awarded or be currently studying for a doctoral degree
• not already be in receipt of a doctoral scholarship
• have applied for a research degree and be in receipt of a student ID number

* Candidates with a lower mark in their undergraduate degree will be considered if they have or are expected to receive a Distinction in a Masters programme relevant to their field of research, or if they can demonstrate relevant alternative experience (eg in industry or business, or – for a practice-based PhD – in the creative arts).

How to apply

Apply online by the following deadlines:

• Engineering are offering several funded projects. For criteria, deadlines, application procedureand start dates, please see the Engineering website
• Biological Sciences, Education, Social Sciences and Law, Environment, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Medicine and Health: Deadline 10 March 2017
• Arts, Humanities and Cultures, Business: Deadline 1 June 2017

Before proceeding with your application, it is strongly advised that applicants view the relevant faculty website, as some scholarships have been allocated to specific projects and closing dates may be subject to change. The University is divided into eight faculties. Each faculty is subdivided into schools, institutes and centers.

For more information : http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk/

Official link :

http://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/102040/fees_and_scholarships/247/leeds_anniversary_research_scholarships

Deadline: Varies