The SOAS University of London is earnestly awaiting applications from all deserving students for its Bhagavan Mahavir PhD Scholarships program in the UK.

The main purpose of this programme is to support aspirants who want to undertake a PhD degree programme at SOAS University of London.

Established in 1916, SOAS University of London has evolved into the global hub for Asian, African, and Middle Eastern studies. Renowned as a progressive, contemporary, and culturally diverse institution, it stands at the core of London, England.

Application Deadline: 29th March 2024.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: SOAS University of London
• Department: Centre of Jaina Studies
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: £41,652
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: One
• Nationality: UK/EU and overseas applicants
• The award can be taken in the: United Kingdom

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: UK/EU and overseas applicants
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Full-time PhD programme focused on Jaina Studies (new admissions only, starting in September 2024). Part-time programmes are not eligible.
• Admissible Criteria: Applicants must possess or expect to be awarded a master’s degree with a distinction mark or equivalent. Applicants with a non-UK master’s degree must be in the top rank of their cohort as evidenced by references and transcripts. Applicants must have demonstrated in the research proposal of their application for admission that their research is focused on Jaina studies. The scholarship is open to UK/EU and overseas applicants. Candidates must have submitted a complete application for admission by the scholarship application deadline of 12:00 PM (midday, GMT) on 29th March 2024. Candidates must have an offer of admission by the time the SOAS Scholarship Panel meets. If your offer is conditional on English, please arrange your English test and ensure you meet the English requirements as soon as possible.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Apply for the scholarship by 12:00 PM (midday, GMT) on 29th March 2024. You must apply for this scholarship via the online application form: Online Bhagavan Mahavir PhD Scholarship application form
• Supporting Documents: Further information about PhDs at SOAS University of London is available from [email protected]. Applicants should follow the following steps:
  • Step 1: Apply for your programme. Applicants must have submitted a complete admission by the scholarship application deadline. The panel will be considering your scholarship application together with your online application for admission. Please note that a complete application for admission can take up to 4 weeks to be considered by the Department, although this duration can vary depending on the time of year. You should be prepared to wait up to 6 weeks in busy periods.
  • Step 2: Apply for the scholarship by 12:00 PM (midday, GMT) on 29th March 2024.
• Admission Requirements: Applicants must have submitted a complete application for admission by the scholarship application deadline of 12:00 PM (midday, GMT) on 29th March 2024.
• Language Requirement: If your offer is conditional on English, please arrange your English test and ensure you meet the English requirements as soon as possible.

Benefits

• For the first year of this award in 2024-25, the total scholarship provided will be £41,652. This amount will cover tuition fees, with the remaining funds to be paid directly to the scholar as a stipend. Funding in subsequent years will have an uplift to support increased tuition fee charges.

Contact

• Email: [email protected]

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