The University of Manchester is offering total 44
PDS awards within the Faculty of Humanities (40) and the School of Arts,
Languages and Culture (4). These prestigious PDS awards are open to
all new students of all nationalities and research areas. The
award will cover tuition fees (home/EU or international, as appropriate) and
the equivalent of the research council stipend. Applications will be
ranked according to applicant’s academic track-record and the quality of their
research proposal. Application should be submitted till 21st February 2014.
PDS awards within the Faculty of Humanities (40) and the School of Arts,
Languages and Culture (4). These prestigious PDS awards are open to
all new students of all nationalities and research areas. The
award will cover tuition fees (home/EU or international, as appropriate) and
the equivalent of the research council stipend. Applications will be
ranked according to applicant’s academic track-record and the quality of their
research proposal. Application should be submitted till 21st February 2014.
Study Subject (s): Awards are awarded within the Faculty of Humanities and the School of
Arts, Languages and Cultures at the University of Manchester in UK.
Course Level: Awards are available for pursuing PhD
degree level at University of Manchester in UK.
Scholarship Provider: The University of Manchester, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Arts, Languages and Cultures at the University of Manchester in UK.
Course Level: Awards are available for pursuing PhD
degree level at University of Manchester in UK.
Scholarship Provider: The University of Manchester, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: These prestigious awards are open to all new students of all
nationalities and research areas. Within the Faculty of Humanities, PDS
funding will be allocated to our most outstanding applicants.
Applicants must have a first-class Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent),
hold or expect to achieve a Masters-level qualification, which it would be
expected to be at merit or distinction level, or equivalent. Additional
indicators of academic quality will include contributions to
publications/articles, promoting their research to a wider audience,
setting up research collaborations, prizes awarded and information
supplied by their referees.
nationalities and research areas. Within the Faculty of Humanities, PDS
funding will be allocated to our most outstanding applicants.
Applicants must have a first-class Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent),
hold or expect to achieve a Masters-level qualification, which it would be
expected to be at merit or distinction level, or equivalent. Additional
indicators of academic quality will include contributions to
publications/articles, promoting their research to a wider audience,
setting up research collaborations, prizes awarded and information
supplied by their referees.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of all nationalities can apply for
these PDS awards.
these PDS awards.
Scholarship Description: The University of Manchester is proud to announce the continuation of
the President’s Doctoral Scholar Awards. These prestigious awards are open to
all new students of all nationalities and research areas. Within the Faculty of
Humanities, PDS funding will be allocated to our most outstanding applicants.
The award will cover tuition fees (home/EU or international, as appropriate)
and the equivalent of the research council stipend (£13,726 in 2013-14).
the President’s Doctoral Scholar Awards. These prestigious awards are open to
all new students of all nationalities and research areas. Within the Faculty of
Humanities, PDS funding will be allocated to our most outstanding applicants.
The award will cover tuition fees (home/EU or international, as appropriate)
and the equivalent of the research council stipend (£13,726 in 2013-14).
Number of award(s): The Faculty of Humanities proposes to make around 40 PDS awards and The
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, will make 4 such awards.
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, will make 4 such awards.
What does it cover? The award will cover tuition fees (home/EU or international, as
appropriate) and the equivalent of the research council stipend (£13,726 in
2013-14). PDS students will also have the opportunity to;
-Be invited to attend a series of exclusive events where you will have the
opportunity to meet the University of Manchester President and Vice Chancellor,
interact closely with our academic community and network with other PDS
students.
-Benefit from international research leadership under distinguished scholars.
-Become a PDS ambassador for the University.
-Receive a President’s Doctoral Scholar medal at graduation.
-Benefit from our extensive transferable skills training for PhD researchers.
appropriate) and the equivalent of the research council stipend (£13,726 in
2013-14). PDS students will also have the opportunity to;
-Be invited to attend a series of exclusive events where you will have the
opportunity to meet the University of Manchester President and Vice Chancellor,
interact closely with our academic community and network with other PDS
students.
-Benefit from international research leadership under distinguished scholars.
-Become a PDS ambassador for the University.
-Receive a President’s Doctoral Scholar medal at graduation.
-Benefit from our extensive transferable skills training for PhD researchers.
Selection Criteria: Applications will be ranked according to two key criteria: your
academic track-record and the quality of your research proposal. You must
have a first-class Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent), hold or expect to
achieve a Masters-level qualification, which we would expect to be at merit or
distinction level, or equivalent. Additional indicators of academic quality
will include contributions to publications/articles, promoting your
research to a wider audience, setting up research collaborations, prizes
awarded and information supplied by your referees.
-Research Proposal. Proposals will be judged according to their cogency of
exposition and evidence of the project’s originality.
academic track-record and the quality of your research proposal. You must
have a first-class Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent), hold or expect to
achieve a Masters-level qualification, which we would expect to be at merit or
distinction level, or equivalent. Additional indicators of academic quality
will include contributions to publications/articles, promoting your
research to a wider audience, setting up research collaborations, prizes
awarded and information supplied by your referees.
-Research Proposal. Proposals will be judged according to their cogency of
exposition and evidence of the project’s originality.
How to Apply: Applicants
must apply using the President’s Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Funding
Application Form. They must:
-Submit online application for a place on their chosen doctoral programme in
the School by 31 January 2014 at the latest. All supporting documentation,
including references must be submitted by that date.
-Submit completed PDS Funding Application Form by Friday 21 February 2014 at
the latest.
must apply using the President’s Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Funding
Application Form. They must:
-Submit online application for a place on their chosen doctoral programme in
the School by 31 January 2014 at the latest. All supporting documentation,
including references must be submitted by that date.
-Submit completed PDS Funding Application Form by Friday 21 February 2014 at
the latest.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 21st February 2014.
