Get financial support to kick-start your academic journey in the UK. The University of Sussex is offering Psychology Doctoral Research International Studentships for the academic year 2024-2025.

The funding programme supports excellent and deserving international students who want to commence postgraduate research degree at the university.

The University of Sussex is a public research university with the mission of doing high-quality research on real-world issues, important global policy concerns, and business practises, as well as developing present and future leaders who will support critical and unique thinking. In the QS Global World Rankings 2021, it is now placed 246.

Why study at the University of Sussex? It is known around the world for bringing together great academics from various fields and for having a method that produces the most effective and meaningful results. Students at Sussex learn from some of the top university professors and researchers in the UK, all of whom are at the cutting edge of their areas.

Application Deadline: 5 January 2024

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Sussex
• Department: School of Psychology
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Varies
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 7
• Nationality: UK and International students
• The award can be taken in the: United Kingdom

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline
• Admissible Criteria: Applicants must have, or expect to obtain, a First or a high Upper Second Class honours undergraduate degree, or equivalent qualification, and/or a Master’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: In order to apply for this funding programme, students must take admission in a PhD by Research programs at the university. After being enrolled, they will complete an online application form for this scholarships
• Supporting Documents: Applicants must upload all the following supporting documents:
• A research proposal (1,000 to 1,500 words, not exceeding 3 pages) outlining the knowledge of the research area, hypotheses, and potential methods.
• Current degree transcript(s) with full details of performance on all completed courses.
• Two academic references.
• An up-to-date CV.
• A document summarizing any teaching experience and illustrating suitability for a Doctoral Tutor role.
• International students should provide evidence of English Language proficiency.
• Admission Requirements: Candidates must have a First or a high Upper Second Class Honours undergraduate degree or equivalent, and/or a Master’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline.
• Language Requirement: International students must meet the English Language requirements as outlined on the PhD home page.

Benefits

The University of Sussex will cover the following study expenses:

• A stipend for 3 years (£18,622 per year for 2023/24).
• UK or International fees covered for 3 years.
• Research/training costs of £750 per year covered for 3 years.
• Opportunity for Doctoral Tutoring with payment at Grade 6 (£17.38 per hour).
• School-funded Postgraduate Researchers have the opportunity to take up Doctoral Tutoring during the PhD.
• Up to 7 scholarships available for September 2024.

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