The University of Reading in UK is pleased to announce
seven PhD studentships available for October 2014 start. These are available
for highly qualified applicants for research within the Faculties of
Science, Life Sciences and Arts, Humanities and Social Science.
What is available?
One full 'prize' studentship offering:
- a
subsistence grant (stipend) to match the UK
Research Councils rate
- tuition
fees at the International rate
- a
£1,000 p.a. training and development allowance
Six fees-only scholarships, 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.
Subject areas
The full 'prize' studentship is available for
research in any area within the Faculties listed above.
The six fees-only studentships are also open to
research in any area within the Faculties listed above; however, we
particularly welcome applications for research falling within the following
themes:
- Climate
and environmental change
- Agriculture
and food security
- Health
and well-being
- Resilience
in society and culture
Please note that these themes are intended to be
broadly interpreted.
Eligibility
Funding is only open to international (non-EU)
candidates.
Deadline
The deadline for applications is Friday 31st January
2014
How to Apply
- To
apply for this studentship please submit an application for a PhD
in your chosen subject via our online admissions portal
- In
the 'Scholarships applied for' box which appears within the Funding
Section of your on-line application, please quote 'International
Research Studentship Competition'
- Upload
a summary of your proposed research and any relevant skills or experience.
Your research proposal should indicate which of the research theme listed
above it relates to, unless you only wish to be considered for the full
studentship.
