The Leverhulme Trust is offering Doctoral scholarships
for doctoral study in a subject area of the applicant university’s choice. While
the scholarships may be held by students of all nationalities, the Trust has a
particular interest in supporting UK or EU students. The scheme is open to
applications from any UK university. The Leverhulme Trust does not accept
applications directly from graduates wishing to pursue doctoral study. The
scheme will make ten awards of £1 million each to UK universities. Each award
will fund 15 Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships at that institution, with five
scholarships to be offered in each year of the three-year grant. The application
deadline is 11 September 2014.
for doctoral study in a subject area of the applicant university’s choice. While
the scholarships may be held by students of all nationalities, the Trust has a
particular interest in supporting UK or EU students. The scheme is open to
applications from any UK university. The Leverhulme Trust does not accept
applications directly from graduates wishing to pursue doctoral study. The
scheme will make ten awards of £1 million each to UK universities. Each award
will fund 15 Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships at that institution, with five
scholarships to be offered in each year of the three-year grant. The application
deadline is 11 September 2014.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are awarded in a subject area of the applicant university’s
choice.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing doctoral
degree at UK Universities.
Scholarship Provider: The Leverhulme Trust
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Accreditation: The Leverhulme Trust was established by the Will of
William Hesketh Lever, the founder of Lever Brothers.
choice.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing doctoral
degree at UK Universities.
Scholarship Provider: The Leverhulme Trust
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Accreditation: The Leverhulme Trust was established by the Will of
William Hesketh Lever, the founder of Lever Brothers.
Eligibility: While the
scholarships may be held by students of all nationalities, the Trust has a
particular interest in supporting UK or EU students. The scheme is open to
applications from any UK university. The Leverhulme Trust does not accept
applications directly from graduates wishing to pursue doctoral study.
scholarships may be held by students of all nationalities, the Trust has a
particular interest in supporting UK or EU students. The scheme is open to
applications from any UK university. The Leverhulme Trust does not accept
applications directly from graduates wishing to pursue doctoral study.
Scholarship Open for International Students: UK/EU and international students (the Trust has a particular interest in
supporting UK or EU students) can apply for these doctoral scholarships.
supporting UK or EU students) can apply for these doctoral scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The new Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships scheme was announced by the
Leverhulme Trust Board in January 2014 as a means to support doctoral studies
in UK universities and to nurture the future generation of aspiring young
researchers. At a time of growing undergraduate debt, the Board wishes to
ensure that increased indebtedness does not discourage graduates from
undertaking doctoral study. The initial investment in the scheme is over £10
million, providing for 150 scholarships over the next three years.
Leverhulme Trust Board in January 2014 as a means to support doctoral studies
in UK universities and to nurture the future generation of aspiring young
researchers. At a time of growing undergraduate debt, the Board wishes to
ensure that increased indebtedness does not discourage graduates from
undertaking doctoral study. The initial investment in the scheme is over £10
million, providing for 150 scholarships over the next three years.
Number of award(s): The scheme will make ten awards of £1 million each to UK
universities. Each award will fund 15 Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships at that
institution, with five scholarships to be offered in each year of the
three-year grant.
universities. Each award will fund 15 Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships at that
institution, with five scholarships to be offered in each year of the
three-year grant.
Duration of award(s): These doctoral scholarships are offered for three years.
What does it cover? The scheme will make ten awards of £1 million each to UK
universities. Each scholarship is for a fixed sum of £70,000 over 36
months of full-time doctoral study, which will cover maintenance (at
research council levels), tuition fees, with any remaining funds to be used for
the Leverhulme Scholar’s research and training expenses.
universities. Each scholarship is for a fixed sum of £70,000 over 36
months of full-time doctoral study, which will cover maintenance (at
research council levels), tuition fees, with any remaining funds to be used for
the Leverhulme Scholar’s research and training expenses.
Selection Criteria:
General criteria: When considering applications for this scheme we will use the
normal Leverhulme Trust assessment criteria to identify applications of
outstanding merit, that fit with the particular values of the Trust. These
general assessment criteria are set out in detail in our approach to
grant-making.
Specific scheme criteria: There are three additional criteria that are specific
to the Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships scheme:
-The strength of the case made by the applying university for the choice of
subject area that has been identified as a priority for doctoral training at
that institution.
-How well the proposed scholarships fit within the applicant university’s
current provision for doctoral training, and the extent to which the award
would provide added value.
-The extent to which the scholarships will deliver a legacy for the
university’s research in the chosen area, and how well this legacy will be
sustained beyond the three years of a Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships grant.
General criteria: When considering applications for this scheme we will use the
normal Leverhulme Trust assessment criteria to identify applications of
outstanding merit, that fit with the particular values of the Trust. These
general assessment criteria are set out in detail in our approach to
grant-making.
Specific scheme criteria: There are three additional criteria that are specific
to the Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships scheme:
-The strength of the case made by the applying university for the choice of
subject area that has been identified as a priority for doctoral training at
that institution.
-How well the proposed scholarships fit within the applicant university’s
current provision for doctoral training, and the extent to which the award
would provide added value.
-The extent to which the scholarships will deliver a legacy for the
university’s research in the chosen area, and how well this legacy will be
sustained beyond the three years of a Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships grant.
Notification: Successful applicants will be notified in December 2014.
How to Apply: Universities may submit one application only. Applications must be
submitted by a principal applicant, who must undertake to oversee delivery
of the programme and to be responsible for the management of the award. All
applications must be accompanied by a supporting statement from
a designated representative for the applying university. This should
be the pro-vice-chancellor for research, or someone holding a similar role.
submitted by a principal applicant, who must undertake to oversee delivery
of the programme and to be responsible for the management of the award. All
applications must be accompanied by a supporting statement from
a designated representative for the applying university. This should
be the pro-vice-chancellor for research, or someone holding a similar role.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 11 September 2014.
