The Graduate School and Research Office

Applying for an MPhil/PhD scholarships 2010/11

We welcome applicants for full-time scholarship places on our MPhil/PhD programme

 Full time scholarships provide an annual stipend of £11,500 p.a. with free tuition

 Applications are invited across a range of subjects and themes within the following areas:

  •  Education and Childhood Studies

  • Health & Social Care (the professional disciplines)

  • Humanities (including Applied Linguistics, English Literature and History)

  • Theology and Religious Studies

  • Creative and Cultural studies (including Music and Media)

  • Business & Management (including Finance)

  • Social & Applied Sciences (including Life Sciences, Psychology, Sport & Exercise Science and Tourism)

In order to apply for an MPhil or PhD scholarship you need to provide three things:

  • A completed application form
  • Two academic references which speak authoritatively about your potential as a researcher at this level
  • A 1500 word Research Proposal

You can download guidance notes which detail the application process and procedures, and the  proposal guidance notes containing information on how to structure your research proposal. You can also download the application form, the referee report form, the conditions relating to the award, and the Research prospectus.

The closing date for applications for the 2010 scholarship competition is
MONDAY 19th APRIL 2010
. If you have any queries regarding the scholarship, please contact the Graduate School Secretary