Monday, December 15, 2008

12 Fully-Funded International Research Scholarships (FIRS), Leeds, UK

Fully-Funded International Research Scholarships (FIRS)

The University of Leeds is pleased to offer at least twelve Fully-Funded International Research Scholarships (FIRS), which are available for high quality international students who will be commencing PhD research study from Session 2009/10 for study in any Faculty at the University. The Scholarships may be held for up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. The Scholarships will provide full international fees together with a maintenance grant of £13,290 for Session 2009/10.
Eligibility Criteria - Applicants must:

-be liable to pay academic fees at the full international fee rate;
have an offer of an academic place for PhD research study at the University of Leeds;
-be commencing PhD research study for the first time in Session 2009/10;
-not already hold a doctorate or equivalent qualification;
-not hold another Scholarship;

Successful candidates are likely to hold qualifications and experience that are equivalent to a UK First Class Honours Degree.
Application Process:
Application forms, regulations and guidance notes for completion of applications are available from the web address:

http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rds/postgraduate_scholarships/irs-info.doc

Application forms are also available from the Postgraduate Scholarships Office or by email request (scholarships@leeds.ac.uk).
Completed application forms should be returned to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office by 31 January 2009.
Contact:
Postgraduate Scholarships Office
University of LeedsLeeds LS2 9JT, UKTel: +44 113 3434007
Email: scholarships@leeds.ac.uk
http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk/

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