Applications are invited for the Politics of Global Challenges International Scholarship to high achieving students who are seeking to undergo a degree program at Leeds University, UK.
It is their fundamental aim to foster an equal, diverse, inclusive and nurturing space for rigorous scholarship in the politics of global challenges, combined with a deep commitment to student education, and researcher training and development. We therefore encourage applications that support this aim from a diversity of backgrounds and all sections of the community.
Application Deadline: 31st March 2021
Eligible Countries: International
Type: PhD
Value, Number & Duration of Award: We are offering one full-time PhD scholarship for one International candidate covering a maintenance grant at the standard UKRI rate and International tuition fees for three years, subject to satisfactory progress each year.
Eligibility:
- Applicants should have at least a first class or an upper second class British Bachelors Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline.
- Applicants should also have (or expect to hold) a Masters degree with a Merit or Distinction grade.
- Applicants should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (reading, writing, listening and speaking) or equivalent. The test must be dated within two years of the start date of the course in order to be valid.
How to Apply:
Stage 1:
Formal applications for research degree study should be made through our online application. Please state clearly that the funding you wish to be considered for is the Politics of Global Challenges International Doctoral Scholarship.
Stage 2:
You will need to complete an online application for this scholarship by the deadline of 31st March, 17:00 p.m. (GMT)
