Want to engage in innovative and challenging world-class doctoral training? The University of Kent has just what you are looking for! It has established the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) SeNSS Scholarship for the academic year 2023-2024. 

Researchers with qualifications or/and experience equivalent to a good honours degree at a first or upper-second-class level from a UK or foreign academic research organisation can participate in this funding scheme. UK nationals and international students are both eligible to apply. The university will award candidates a scholarship covering the different in-home and international tuition fees and provide a stipend of up to £17,668.

The University of Kent is a royal charter semi-collegiate public research university based in Kent, United Kingdom, founded in 1965. The University of Kent is ranked 576th in Best Global Universities and 375th in QS World University Rankings 2023 on the basis of its top-class academics and personal support. 

Why choose to study at the University of Kent? The University of Kent is known for delivering one of the best education and student experiences among all the universities in the UK. The university enables and inspires its graduates and provides them with a transforming student experience and employability outcomes regardless of their background by standing by and supporting the ambitions of its students.

Application Deadline: The applications must be made by 20 January 2023 for this scholarship opportunity. 

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Kent
• Department: NA
• Course Level: PhD 
• Award: £17,668
• Number of Awards: NA
• Access Mode: Online 
• Nationality: Domestic and International
• The award can be taken in the United Kingdom

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: UK national and international students can apply. 
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Students can apply for PhD level courses in Business and Management, Linguistics, Politics and International Studies, Science, Technology and Sustainability Studies, Social Work and Social Policy, Socio-Legal Studies, or Sociology at the University of Kent.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The applicants must be UK National (meeting UKRI residency requirements). 
• The applicants must either have settled status, pre-settled status, or indefinite leave to remain or enter. 

How to Apply

• How to Apply: PhD admission applications can be made via the Kent application portal. Scholarship application details can be obtained here. 
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• UK Passport 
• Details of their previous studies.
• A research proposal (usually between 1000-3000 words)
• Contact information for two referees.
• University or College Payment Advice letter from Student Finance England (if relevant)
• Proof of qualifications (if required)
• Visa documentation (if relevant)
• Admission Requirements: The applicants must have a good honours degree at a first or upper-second-class level from a UK academic research organisation.
• Language Requirement: The students must submit scores of the following English language proficiency tests:
• IELTS – 6.5 
• TOEFL IBT – 90 
• PTE – 62 
• CAE/CPE – 176 

Benefits

The winning PhD applicants can expect to receive a scholarship covering the tuition fee difference between home and international fees and a doctoral stipend worth £17,668 from the University of Kent. 

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