Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships for PhD Study at the University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh offers 30 Global Research Scholarships for PhD research in the 2020-2021 academic session. You can study in any field the University offers. The award pays the fee difference between the UK/EU rate and the overseas rate, and it does not include maintenance costs.

• Host: University of Edinburgh, UK
• Level: PhD research programme
• Field: any field of study offered at the University
• Awards: 30
• Who: international (overseas) students
• Value: the difference between the UK/EU tuition fee and the overseas fee, for up to three years
• Deadline: 23:59 GMT 17 February 2020, for a course starting September 2020

This award suits an overseas national who will pay tuition at the overseas rate and who is applying for admission to a full-time PhD at Edinburgh. Strong academic records matter: a first class Bachelor's degree plus an excellent Master's degree puts you in a competitive position.

It is a fee-only award, so you need another source of funding for living costs.

University of Edinburgh, UK

PhD programme in any field of study offered at the University.

30

International students.

Each scholarship pays the gap between the tuition fee charged to a UK/EU graduate student and the fee charged to an overseas graduate student. Maintenance expenses are not covered.

The award runs for up to three years, provided your progress is satisfactory.

The awards are open to overseas nationals who start a PhD in any field of study in 2020-2021. You must be liable for tuition fees at the overseas rate and must have applied for admission to a full-time PhD research programme.

You must show outstanding academic merit and research potential. An upper second class honours Bachelor's degree (or the overseas equivalent) can be considered, but to be competitive you should really hold a first class Bachelor's degree plus an excellent Master's degree.

Financial status, nationality and the proposed field of study are not taken into account.

Applications are currently closed.

Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application by 23:59 GMT 17 February 2020.

Visit the official website (link below) to reach the application form and for detailed information on how to apply.

• Who can apply? Overseas nationals who will pay tuition at the overseas rate and who have applied for admission to a full-time PhD at the University of Edinburgh.

• What does the scholarship cover? The difference between the UK/EU tuition fee and the overseas fee. Maintenance expenses are not included.

• How long does the award last? Up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.

• What is the deadline? 23:59 GMT 17 February 2020. Applications are currently closed.

• How do I apply? Complete the online scholarship application, then check the official website for the form and full instructions.

• Read the official guidelines before you start, and confirm which documents the online form asks for.
• Prepare your degree transcripts and references early so nothing is missing at submission.
• Check whether your programme has its own language requirement and book any test in good time.
• Apply for admission to the PhD as well as the scholarship, since the award depends on admission.
• Keep a copy of your submitted application for your records.