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International Research Studentships at University of Reading in UK, 2019

The University of Reading is inviting applications for international research studentships. International (non-EU) candidates are eligible to apply.

The aim of the scholarships is to enable and encourage academically able students from any nationality.

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The University of Reading is a public university located in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom. It was established in 1892 as University College, Reading and received its Royal Charter in 1926 from King George V. It was the only university to receive its charter between the two world wars and is therefore a red brick university.

Scholarship Description:

  • Application Deadline: January 31, 2019
  • Course Level: Studentships are available for PhD research programme at the University of Reading.
  • Study Subject: These are available for highly qualified applicants for research within science, life sciences, social science and arts and humanities.
  • Scholarship Award: A combination of full and fee only awards will be available. Full studentships offer:
      • a subsistence grant (stipend) to match the 2019/20 UK Research Council rate (the 2018/19 rate is £14,777)
      • tuition fees at the International rate
      • a £1,000 p.a. training and development allowance

    Fees-only studentships, each one offering:

    • tuition fees at the International rate
    • a £1,000 p.a. training and development allowance

    All awards are for up to three years in duration. A maximum of seven studentships will be available in total

  • Number of Scholarships: A range of international PhD studentships available. A maximum of seven studentships will be available in total.
  • Nationality: International (non-EU) candidates
  • Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

  • Eligible Countries: International (non-EU) candidates are eligible to apply.
  • Entrance Requirements: Funding is only open to international (non-EU) candidates. Candidates will be required to meet the language requirements specified by their department upon entry.
  • English Language Requirements: Candidates will be required to meet the language requirements specified by their department upon entry.

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Application Procedure:

How to Apply:  Applicants can apply via online mode.

  1. Make contact with your department. As a first step, you should check with the Director of Postgraduate Research Studies in your School or Department that your proposed research can be supervised by the Department. Directors will also be able to match you with a potential supervisor.
  2. Apply for a place of admission. You will then need to submit an application for admission to a PhD programme in your chosen subject via our online admissions portal. If you are not sure which programme you should apply to, consult with your Director of Postgraduate Research Studies. The admissions application must be for admission in October 2019. If you have an existing application for a different start date you can request the start date be changed by emailing. In the ‘Scholarships applied for’ box which appears within the Funding Section of your online application, quote ‘International Research Studentship Competition’ in order for your application to be considered in this competition. If you have already applied and did not quote the competition, you should email your name and application number to your School Director of Postgraduate Research Studies to ensure they are aware of your wish to be considered for this funding. The admissions application will usually require a research proposal be uploaded; requirements vary by School.
  3. Prepare a 700 word research proposal. The international studentship competition requires a research proposal with a maximum length of 700 words, excluding title and references.  (If you uploaded a longer research proposal for your admissions application, this can be shortened for the funding competition.)  The proposal can be emailed to your School Director of Postgraduate Research Studies and prospective supervisor.  The research proposal is an important element of the funding decision; it is advisable to consult the Graduate School’s guidance on writing a research proposal and your proposed supervisor.  The research proposal must be your work but your supervisor may guide and advise you on developing and improving the proposal.

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