Fully Funded Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships 2019 available for PhD candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries, to spend up to 12 months at a UK university as part of their doctoral studies in their home country. Funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK. These scholarships are offered under six themes: Science and technology for development, Strengthening health systems and capacity, Promoting global prosperity, Strengthening global peace, security and governance, Strengthening resilience and response to crises, and Access, inclusion and opportunity.

Eligibility

• Applicants who are citizens of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
• 12 months study at a UK university as part of an applicant’s doctoral studies in their home country, starting in October 2019
• Applicants who are registered (or will be registered by September 2019) for a PhD at a university in an eligible Commonwealth country
• Study at a UK university with which your home university has an established institutional or departmental link.
• Study at a UK university which has a part funding agreement with the CSC

Applying

Apply directly to the CSC using the CSC’s online application system. The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the online application system. You are not required to apply via a nominating body for these scholarships.

Only one application per applicant for these scholarships will be accepted. Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:

• Academic merit of the candidate
• Quality of the research proposal
• Potential impact of the work on the development of the candidate’s home country