Thursday, December 12, 2013

University of Manchester School of Social Sciences - Overseas Research Scholar Awards (ORSA) – 2014, UK

University of Manchester is offering PhD studentships in the field of Economics, Philosophy, Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Statistics and Politics.


Scholarship Value
The studentships covers the difference between the Home/EU and International fees (the successful applicant is required to pay the Home/EU element of the total fee).

Specified use
+3 PhD

Tenable period
3 years full-time

Continuation of award
Continuation of the award is subject to satisfactory progress.

Level of study
This funding is available to students undertaking the following types of study:
  • Postgraduate research

Allowed study options
This funding is available to students undertaking the following modes of study:
  • Full-time

Subject restrictions
This funding is available to students undertaking study in:
  • Economics
  • Philosophy
  • Social Anthropology
  • Sociology
  • Social Statistics
  • Politics

Academic requirements
UK Masters degree (or overseas equivalent) at Merit level, which MUST include a minimum 60% average in taught component, minimum 60% in dissertation, with no mark below 50%.

Nationality restrictions
This funding is available to international students.

Application procedure
Full on-line application which must include;
  • Research proposal
  • Two academic references
  • Degree certificates and transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • CV

Closing date
17 Jan 2014 for receipt of ALL application documents


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