Roehampton University-Sacred Heart (RUSH) PhD Studentships
University of Roehampton
PhD Degree
Deadline: 5 Dec 2016
Study in: UK
Course starts 1 Oct 2017
Brief description:
Thanks to generous funding from the Society of the Sacred Heart, three fully-funded, full-time PhD studentships are available for new overseas students, starting 1 October 2017. The studentships are for the support of three candidates with a strong academic record and the potential for academic excellence at the doctoral level.
Preference will be given to candidates from lower or middle-income countries. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to contributing to their home community through their planned research project or area of study, and through their future career plans.
Host Institution(s):
University of Roehampton, UK
Level/Field of study:
PhD Programme where the planned research project or area of study, may be, for example, related to education, human rights, theology/philosophy, other topics relevant to justice, community service, environmental development.
This is only an indicative list; no disciplinary areas are excluded, and specific projects and intentions will be assessed in relation to the broad criterion of making a contribution to the student’s home community.
Number of Awards:
3
Target group:
Open to all international students but preference will be given to candidates from lower or middle-income countries
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
The scholarship covers the fees at overseas rates, stipend at Research Council UK rates, currently £16,057 (tax-free), and contribution to research project costs.
The scholarships are for 3 years, subject to annual assessments of satisfactory progress.
Eligibility:
You must meet the standard requirements for PhD study at Roehampton. The criteria are:
• Academic excellence – record to date and potential
• Nationality and domicile (candidates must declare all nationalities held; preference will be given to those who are solely citizens of and domiciled in lower-middle-income countries*)
• Commitment to contributing to the student’s home community
• Fit of proposed project to the research environment at Roehampton and available supervisory expertise
How to apply
Scholarship Council Canada has electronic application center, fill in the form and upload your documents. Upon successful application submission, you will receive an acknowledgment and electronic payment receipt. Keep it safe as a reference and wait for the outcome. Scholarship Council Canada team will take care of your further process upon qualifying.
Official Scholarship Council Canada Website: https://apply.
