The University of Strathclyde is a public research university located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. Founded in 1796 as the Andersonian Institute, it is Glasgow’s second-oldest university, with the university receiving its royal charter in 1964 as the UK’s first technological university. It takes its name from the historic Kingdom of Strathclyde.

Moreover, the University of Strathclyde is Scotland’s third-largest university by number of students, with students and staff from over 100 countries. In addition, the institution was awarded University of the Year 2012 and Entrepreneurial University of the year 2013 by Times Higher Education. The annual income of the institution for 2016–17 was £295.9 million of which £65.6 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £291.8 million.

About Scholarship

The Dean’s Global Research Scholarships will help to cover the difference between the tuition fee for UK/EU postgraduate research students, and that chargeable to an overseas postgraduate research students. Furthermore, the award will apply for each year of study up to 3 years.

Benefits

• £6,250 which helps with tuition fees each year of study, up to 3 years.

Eligibility

1. New Applicants (who have not yet commenced their studies)

• Following a successful application process via online portal (academic offer accepted and conditions met) students can apply for the funding if they are self-funded.
• Also, These scholarships cannot be combined with another university award.
• The Graduate School will make the candidate aware of the funding once they have accepted their offer, and their self-funding status is confirmed.

2. Current International Students

Current international students may apply for funds if:

• they are self-funded
• Also, they meet the academic criteria applied to external applicants: an excellent academic record – preferred first-class degree (students with a 2.1 or equivalent in their undergraduate degree may apply), and/or a master’s degree with distinction, and/or evidence of equivalent achievement;

Application: How to Apply

• Candidates should submit a brief statement (200-300 words) to [email protected] by the closing date stated below.
• Also, The statement should explain why they wish to apply for the award and explain their suitability, with reference to the published academic criteria.
• Applications to be submitted by 15 July 2019