Are you looking for funding to support a postgraduate research program in the UK? If so, then apply for the James Elson Scholarship at the University of Manchester for the academic year 2023-2024.

The scholarship is presented to UK and EU students who want to pursue a postgraduate research degree in the Department of Computer Science at the university. Successful applicants will receive tuition fees at the international rate and an annual maintenance stipend equivalent to UKRI minimum stipend rate.

The University of Manchester is a general research institute ranked 27th in the QS World University Rankings. University in Manchester appreciates the absolute value of every individual and graduate of capacity and confidence who pull upon their education and faith to lead moral, productive, and compassionate lives and enhance the human situation.

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Application Deadline: 17 February 2023

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Manchester
• Department: Department of Computer Science
• Course Level: Postgraduate research
• Award: Fully funded
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 1
• Nationality: UK and EU
• The award can be taken in the UK

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Students from the UK and EU are eligible to apply.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for a Postgraduate research degree in the Department of Computer Science, any subject offered by the university
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• Funding is available for UK and EU nationals for the three-year PhD program.
• The Department studentship pays all tuition fees and a three-year stipend award. Applicants must be eligible to pay ‘home’ fees. There will sometimes also be an opportunity to teach in the form of laboratory demonstration work to supplement their income.
• To be considered, they must have an academic offer for a place in the PhD in Computer Science.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Applicants must apply online for Postgraduate research admission to the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manchester. All eligible students will be considered upon application.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• Two academic references
• Photocopies of degree certificates
• Official transcripts
• Research proposal
• A copy of your passport
• Evidence of English language ability
• School Funding Application form
• References
• Admission Requirements: Candidates must, at a minimum, satisfy the academic requirements for entry into PhD programs within the Department of Computer Science.
• However, this is a highly competitive student. Therefore, the supervisor and the final PGR interview panel will be looking for candidates who can best demonstrate their potential to undertake their selected research project and complete the doctoral program to the standard necessary to qualify for a PhD.
• Language Requirement: Applicants must meet the English language requirements at the University of Manchester.

Benefits

The James Elson Studentship provides an outstanding candidate with fees and a stipend to undertake a three-year PhD research project relating to computer science applications in a specific area of research.

This fully funded studentship includes the following:

• Tuition fees at the international rate
• Annual maintenance stipend equivalent to UKRI minimum stipend rate

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