Fully Funded Research Studentships for International Students, University of Reading, UK
Fully funded research studentships are available for all international / overseas (non UK & EU) students enrolling PhD degree for October 2019 at University of Reading – UK.
The studentships are available for the most outstanding students for research within the faculties of Science, Humanities and Social Science, Life Sciences and Arts. There is no restriction on the nationality of the students, except that the students must come from outside EU countries. Applicants must meet all the entry requirements for the program and must meet the English language admission requirement.
Level of Education
Studentships available for PhD degree only.
Subjects or Fields of Study
Studentships are only available for faculties of Science, Humanities and Social Science, Life Sciences and Arts.
Amount of Scholarships
There are 2 studentship categories:
- Fully funded studentships will receive:
- full tuition fees at the international / overseas students rate.
- stipend (subsistence grant).
- allowance for training and development.
- Tuition fees only studentships will receive:
- full tuition fees at the international / overseas students rate.
- allowance for training and development.
Duration of Scholarships
Studentships are available for up to 3 (three) years.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicants must meet all the conditions below:
- Students must come from countries outside of UK & EU. There is no other restriction on the nationality of the students.
- Students must meet all the entry requirements for the PhD program.
- Students must meet the English language entry requirement.
- Students must enroll for October 2019 start.
- Students must apply to faculties of Science, Humanities and Social Science, Life Sciences and Arts
Number of Scholarships Available
- 1 (one) studentships for fully funded (category 1)
- 6 (six) studentships for full tuition fees only (category 2)
Nationality
Scholarships available for all international (non UK & EU) students. There is no other restriction or nationality criteria.
Selection Criteria
Please take note on the above eligibility criteria carefully.
The fully funded studentships will be awarded to the students in any area within the faculties mentioned above.
The 6 studentships for full tuition fees only, will only be awarded to the students with the following research themes: Environment, Food, Health, Prosperity & Resilience, Heritage & Creativity.
How to Apply
You must apply online via their online admission portal. You need to upload your research proposal as well, with maximum length of 700 words excluding references. Please check their website for more info & guidance notes.
Application Deadline
The closing date for this studentship is January 31, 2019 for October 2019 start.
