Roehampton University-Sacred Heart (RUSH) PhD Studentships for International Students

The Society of the Sacred Heart funds three full-time PhD studentships at the University of Roehampton for new overseas students beginning 1 October 2017. Each studentship covers the full cost of doctoral study for candidates with a strong academic record and clear potential for academic excellence.

Candidates from lower or middle income countries are preferred. You will also need to show that your planned research project or field of study, and your future career plans, will benefit your home community.

University of Roehampton, UK

The award is for a PhD programme. Your planned research project or area of study may, for example, relate to education, human rights, theology or philosophy, other topics relevant to justice, community service, or environmental development.

This list is only indicative. No disciplinary areas are excluded. Your specific project and intentions will be assessed against the broad criterion of making a contribution to your home community.

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Open to all international students, but preference will be given to candidates from lower or middle income countries.

The scholarship covers fees at overseas rates, a stipend at Research Council UK rates (currently £16,057 tax-free), and a contribution to research project costs.

The scholarships run for 3 years, subject to annual assessments of satisfactory progress.

You must meet the standard requirements for PhD study at Roehampton. The criteria are:

• Academic excellence: your record to date and your potential

• Nationality and domicile: you must declare all nationalities you hold; preference goes to those who are solely citizens of and domiciled in lower-middle income countries*

• Commitment to contributing to your home community

• Fit of your proposed project to the research environment at Roehampton and available supervisory expertise

Applications are currently closed.

Before you submit a full application, contact a potential academic supervisor at Roehampton to discuss your project ideas. The application deadline was 5 December 2016.

Read the scholarship brochure and visit the official website (link below) for the application form and full details on how to apply.