2015 Fully-Funded Studentship in Geography at Swansea University in UK

Scholarship Description:

2015 Fully-Funded Studentship in Geography at Swansea University in UK is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

2015 Fully-Funded Studentship for International Students, Swansea University is inviting applications for fully funded MPhil studentship in geography. Candidates will need to hold a full, valid UK driving licence and be prepared to stay away from home when necessary for extended periods of time. The studentship covers the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees, plus a tax free stipend of £10,130 p.a. for two years. These positions are open to all, but please note that only UK/EU tuition fees will be covered by the scholarship. International students are welcome to apply, but will be required to pay the difference between the UK/EU fee level and the international fee level. The last date of submission of application is 1^st July 2015.

Participating Institute: Swansea University in UK.

Study Subject: Studentship is provided in geography (Oak Decline in the UK: Utilising Dendrochronology Methods to Identify Predisposing Factors) at Swansea University in UK.
Degree Level: Studentship is available for pursuing MPhil degree level at Swansea University in UK.


Eligibility:

1. Applicants should hold a first or upper second class honours degree in a relevant discipline, such as geography, ecology, forestry or plant science. Candidates who also hold or who are expecting to achieve a relevant Master’s degree are highly desirable.


2. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an understanding of plant pathology, entomology and tree diseases and have experience of dendrochronology.


3. Candidates will need to hold a full, valid UK driving licence and be prepared to stay away from home when necessary for extended periods of time.


4. This position is open to all, but please note that only UK/EU tuition fees will be covered by the scholarship. International students are welcome to apply, but will be required to pay the difference between the UK/EU fee level and the international fee level.

Eligible Nationalities: UK/EU and International Students can apply for the studentship.

 

What does it cover: The studentship covers the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees, plus a tax free stipend of £10,130 p.a. for two years. These positions are open to all, but please note that only UK/EU tuition fees will be covered by the scholarship. International students are welcome to apply, but will be required to pay the difference between the UK/EU fee level and the international fee level.

Application Procedure: The mode of applying is electronically. To apply for this studentship, please complete the College of Science Research Scholarship Application Form and return it with the following documentation:

• Academic references – all scholarship applications require two supporting references to be submitted. Please ensure that your chosen referees are aware of the funding deadline, as their references form a vital part of the evaluation process. Please either include these with your scholarship application or ask your referees to send them directly to science-scholarships-at-swansea.ac.uk.


• Academic transcripts and degree certificates


• CV


• Applicants should use the ‘Supplementary Personal Statement’ section of the application form to explain why the award they are applying for particularly matches their skills and experience, and how they would choose to develop the project.

Application Form

Deadline: The last date of submission of application is 1^st July 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

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Degree Level:

2015 Fully-Funded Studentship in Geography at Swansea University in UK is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.