The University of Strathclyde and the University of
Glasgow are jointly offering Mac Robertson Scholarship for UK/EU and
overseas students. Scholarship is available for postgraduate research
students (PhD or Masters by Research) to undertake a course of study lasting
between two months and one year at a centre of advanced study
preferably, although not necessarily, outwith Scotland. An individual
scholarship will last for up to a maximum of one year from the date of the
award (normally from the June of the award year) or from another date chosen by
the Selection Panel. The application deadline is 12 May 2014.
Glasgow are jointly offering Mac Robertson Scholarship for UK/EU and
overseas students. Scholarship is available for postgraduate research
students (PhD or Masters by Research) to undertake a course of study lasting
between two months and one year at a centre of advanced study
preferably, although not necessarily, outwith Scotland. An individual
scholarship will last for up to a maximum of one year from the date of the
award (normally from the June of the award year) or from another date chosen by
the Selection Panel. The application deadline is 12 May 2014.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are available to research students from any academic
discipline.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for postgraduate
research students (PhD or Masters by Research) to undertake a course of study
lasting between two months and one year at a centre of advanced study
preferably, although not necessarily, outwith Scotland.
Scholarship Provider: The University of Strathclyde and the University
of Glasgow
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
discipline.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for postgraduate
research students (PhD or Masters by Research) to undertake a course of study
lasting between two months and one year at a centre of advanced study
preferably, although not necessarily, outwith Scotland.
Scholarship Provider: The University of Strathclyde and the University
of Glasgow
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
-Scholarship is open to all Home/EU/Overseas
postgraduate research students (PhD or Masters by Research) currently
registered at the Universities of Glasgow and/or Strathclyde.
-Available to research students from any academic discipline.
-Open to high quality students who have (in the opinion of the Selection Panel)
already shown academic distinction and promise during the term of their
research studies.
-Collaborative research between Glasgow and Strathclyde is advantageous but not
essential.
-Students would not normally be awarded the Scholarship within six months of
starting or within six months of submitting their PhD.
-Scholarship is open to all Home/EU/Overseas
postgraduate research students (PhD or Masters by Research) currently
registered at the Universities of Glasgow and/or Strathclyde.
-Available to research students from any academic discipline.
-Open to high quality students who have (in the opinion of the Selection Panel)
already shown academic distinction and promise during the term of their
research studies.
-Collaborative research between Glasgow and Strathclyde is advantageous but not
essential.
-Students would not normally be awarded the Scholarship within six months of
starting or within six months of submitting their PhD.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Home/EU/Overseas students can apply for this postgraduate travel
scholarship.
scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The University of Strathclyde and the University of Glasgow are proud to
jointly offer the Mac Robertson Scholarship. Each scholar will be required
to produce a report on his/her studies under the scholarship. The purpose of
these reports is to show how the scholarship has enhanced scholars’ research
experience and provide Mac Robertson, our donor, with an update on his
investment.
jointly offer the Mac Robertson Scholarship. Each scholar will be required
to produce a report on his/her studies under the scholarship. The purpose of
these reports is to show how the scholarship has enhanced scholars’ research
experience and provide Mac Robertson, our donor, with an update on his
investment.
Duration of award(s): An individual scholarship will last for up to a maximum of one year from
the date of the award (normally from the June of the award year) or from
another date chosen by the Selection Panel.
the date of the award (normally from the June of the award year) or from
another date chosen by the Selection Panel.
What does it cover? The Scholarship award will consist of travel costs plus subsistence up
to a maximum level of £60 per day, including accommodation costs. This level is
based on subsistence allowances for University of Glasgow employees abroad. The
number and value of the awards allocated each year will be at the discretion of
the Panel. Individual Scholarships are unlikely to exceed £4,000.
to a maximum level of £60 per day, including accommodation costs. This level is
based on subsistence allowances for University of Glasgow employees abroad. The
number and value of the awards allocated each year will be at the discretion of
the Panel. Individual Scholarships are unlikely to exceed £4,000.
Selection Criteria: The prestigious Mac Robertson Scholarship is hotly contested and a
high number of applications are received each year. The following will be taken
into account when assessing applications:
-Eligibility – the scholar must comply with all eligibility criteria.
-The research to be undertaken should be additional to and not essential to the
completion of the applicant’s research degree.
-Evidence of collaboration between Strathclyde and Glasgow in the research
being carried out would be advantageous.
-Evidence of an innovative proposal and/or initiative taken by the student to
build relationships with international experts or forge links with world class
facilities.
-Evidence that the proposed project/travel would benefit the applicant’s
School/Research Institute.
-Clear evidence of communication with the host institution (e.g. welcome
letter/letter of endorsement).
high number of applications are received each year. The following will be taken
into account when assessing applications:
-Eligibility – the scholar must comply with all eligibility criteria.
-The research to be undertaken should be additional to and not essential to the
completion of the applicant’s research degree.
-Evidence of collaboration between Strathclyde and Glasgow in the research
being carried out would be advantageous.
-Evidence of an innovative proposal and/or initiative taken by the student to
build relationships with international experts or forge links with world class
facilities.
-Evidence that the proposed project/travel would benefit the applicant’s
School/Research Institute.
-Clear evidence of communication with the host institution (e.g. welcome
letter/letter of endorsement).
How to Apply: Electronic submission is essential. Hard copy applications will not be accepted. Applicants
must indicate how their current research is being funded (i.e. University
scholarship, RCUK etc), to enable the Selection Panel to have a better
understanding of the student’s financial situation. Students in receipts of
external funding are still eligible to apply.
must indicate how their current research is being funded (i.e. University
scholarship, RCUK etc), to enable the Selection Panel to have a better
understanding of the student’s financial situation. Students in receipts of
external funding are still eligible to apply.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 12 May 2014.
