Doctoral Scholarships at University of Essex in UK 2015
Doctoral Scholarships at University of Essex in UK 2015
Awarding Institute/Country: University of Essex in UK is providing these Scholarships.
Scholarship Description: University of Essex Psychology is offering three doctoral scholarships for entry in October 2015-16. This award is available to UK, EU and international full-time PhD students. To be eligible, you must hold an offer from the University of Essex for a PhD programme. The award consists of a full home/EU fee waiver or equivalent fee discount for overseas students (£4,050 in 2015-16) and a stipend of £12,000 per year. The application deadline is 3rd April 2015.
University of Essex Psychology 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. Our Department of Psychology has a strong research reputation and was ranked 13th in the UK for research quality with 90% of our research rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2014). The department has excellent research facilities, including well-equipped, purpose built laboratories in the Centre for Brain Science, and is located in a friendly campus environment.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in Psychology at the University of Essex.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing doctoral degree program at University of Essex.
Eligibility: -This award is available to UK, EU and international full-time PhD students. We welcome applications from candidates who have, or expect to obtain, a first or upper second class degree (or equivalent) in Psychology or a cognate discipline. To be eligible, you must hold an offer from the University of Essex for a PhD (not MPhil or Masters by Dissertation).
-Note, applicants may only receive one award administered by the University of Essex and, if an applicant is already in receipt of another University award (including the Alumni Loyalty Discount), the larger of the two awards will be allocated.
Doctoral Scholarships at University of Essex in UK 2015
Eligible Group: UK, EU and international students can apply for these scholarships.
- Three scholarships are offered.
- The scholarship will be awarded for each year of study during the standard minimum period of enrolment for your degree, subject to satisfactory progress.
- Three scholarships for entry in October 2015-16. The award consists of a full home/EU fee waiver or equivalent fee discount for overseas students (£4,050 in 2015-16) and a stipend of £12,000 per year, plus a personal budget to support your studies of £480 per year, and Proficio points which may be used to ‘buy’ advanced skills training. The scholarship will be awarded for each year of study during the standard minimum period of enrolment for your degree, subject to satisfactory progress.
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 – based on the candidate’s skills, aptitudes and potential to support their department’s undergraduate teaching or research activities
-financial need – based on evidence provided on the scholarship application form
- Successful candidates will normally be notified by the end of May 2015.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post or electronically.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 3rd April 2015.