University of Essex Doctoral Scholarships in UK

2013
University of Essex funded Doctoral Scholarships for UK, EU and
International Students in 
UK
Study
Subject(s):
Courses offered by the University.
Course Level:This scholarship is available for pursuing
PhD degree level.
Scholarship Provider: University of Essex
Scholarship can be taken at:UK
Eligibility:All three awards are available to UK, EU and
international full-time PhD students. Successful international applicants will
need to fund the difference between the HEU and international fees. To be
eligible, you must hold an offer from the University of Essex for a PhD,
Integrated PhD or part-time Professional Doctorate (not MPhil, Doctor of
Medicine, Masters by Dissertation or full-time Professional Doctorate). Please
note, ISER and East 15 have alternative awards available, please see their
departmental pages for information.
Scholarship
Open for International Students:
UK,
EU and International Students can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship
Description:
Our University of Essex 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.
They are awarded for each year of study during the standard minimum period of
enrolment for your degree, subject to satisfactory progress.
What
does it cover?
Fee waiver (or partial fee waiver for
overseas students) to a maximum value of £4,000, living costs of £12,000 per
year (consisting of a stipend and Graduate Teaching and Research
Assistantship), plus a training bursary of £250 per year and Proficio points,
which may be used to ‘buy’ advanced skills training.
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 – for awards incorporating a GTRA position,
based on the candidate’s skills, aptitudes and potential to support their
department’s undergraduate teaching or research activities; and
-financial need – based on evidence provided on the scholarship application
form.
Notification: Successful candidates will normally be notified by
the end of April 2013. Formal notification of a Scholarship award will be sent
from the Graduate Admissions Office.
Scholarship
Application Deadline:
Applications for the University of
Essex Doctoral Scholarship close on 1 March 2013.
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