PhD Studentships for International Students in Social Sciences

The
University of Manchester is now accepting applications for PhD studentships to
pursue the full-time and part-time course in 2019-2020. Scholarships are
awarded to highly qualified students undertaking study in Economics,
Philosophy, Politics, Social Anthropology, Social Statistics and Sociology.
The
University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester,
England, formed in 2004 by the merger of the University of Manchester Institute
of Science and Technology and the Victoria University of Manchester.

Scholarship Description:
  • Application
    Deadline: 
    December 1, 2018
  • Course
    Level: 
    Studentships are available for
    pursuing PhD programmme.
  • Study
    Subject: 
    Studentships are awarded within
    the School of Social Sciences. This funding is available to students
    undertaking study in Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Social Anthropology,
    Social Statistics and Sociology.
  • Scholarship
    Award: 
    • UK/EU
      tuition Fees
    • Also,
      a small number of awards which will cover international tuition fees
    • £14,777
      annual stipend (to be confirmed)
    • Students
      can claim for certain research expenses from the Research Training
      Support Grant.
  • Number
    of Scholarships:
    Not Known
  • Nationality: This
    funding is available to all nationalities.
  • Scholarship
    can be taken in the
    UK
Eligibility for the Scholarship:
  • Eligible
    Countries:
     This funding is available to
    all nationalities.
  • Entrance
    Requirements: 
    Candidates MUST
    normally have;
    • Bachelors
      (Honours) degree (or overseas equivalent) at 2:1 level or above in a
      cognate subject,and
    • Normally
      a Masters degree at 65% overall average with minimum 65% in dissertation
      and with no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant cognate
      subject, preferably one with a substantial research methods component.
      Transcripts will be carefully scrutinised to ensure that applicants have
      the required background.
    • Note;
      due to the volume of applications received each year, and limited spaces,
      regrettably offers cannot be made to all applicants who satisfy the
      academic entry criteria.
    • All
      applicants who pass the initial assessment stage will be interviewed
      before any offer is confirmed.
  • English
    Language Requirements: 
    Applicants whose
    first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of
    proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.
Application Procedure:
How
to Apply:
The mode of applying is online. Full
on-line application which must include;
  • Research
    proposal
  • Two
    academic references
  • Degree
    certificates and transcripts
  • CV
  • Name
    of preferred supervisor (to be included on the application form)
  • GRE
    score (Economics only)
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