2013 University of Essex Doctoral Scholarships in UK

Scholarship Description:

2013 University of Essex Doctoral Scholarships in UK is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

2013 University of Essex funded Doctoral Scholarships for UK, EU and International Students in UK

Study Subject(s):

Courses offered by the University.

Course Level:

This scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree level.

Scholarship Provider: 

University of Essex

Scholarship can be taken at:

UK

Eligibility:

All three awards are available to UK, EU and international full-time PhD students. Successful international applicants will need to fund the difference between the HEU and international fees. To be eligible, you must hold an offer from the University of Essex for a PhD, Integrated PhD or part-time Professional Doctorate (not MPhil, Doctor of Medicine, Masters by Dissertation or full-time Professional Doctorate). Please note, ISER and East 15 have alternative awards available, please see their departmental pages for information.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

UK, EU and International Students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description:

Our University of Essex Doctoral Scholarships support talented PhD students to study at the University. These awards are available to students who can demonstrate an excellent academic background and the potential for future achievement, as well as financial need. They are awarded for each year of study during the standard minimum period of enrolment for your degree, subject to satisfactory progress.

What does it cover?

Fee waiver (or partial fee waiver for overseas students) to a maximum value of £4,000, living costs of £12,000 per year (consisting of a stipend and Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantship), plus a training bursary of £250 per year and Proficio points, which may be used to ‘buy’ advanced skills training.

Selection criteria:

Candidates will be selected for the award of a scholarship on the following criteria:
-academic ability – based on previous academic qualifications, normally a Master’s degree with distinction or merit;
-research potential – based on the candidate’s research proposal submitted with their application, as well as their statement on the scholarship application form;
-professional development potential – for awards incorporating a GTRA position, based on the candidate’s skills, aptitudes and potential to support their department’s undergraduate teaching or research activities; and
-financial need – based on evidence provided on the scholarship application form.

Notification: 

Successful candidates will normally be notified by the end of April 2013. Formal notification of a Scholarship award will be sent from the Graduate Admissions Office.

How to Apply:

The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

Applications for the University of Essex Doctoral Scholarship close on 1 March 2013.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Degree Level:

2013 University of Essex Doctoral Scholarships in UK is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.