School of Natural Sciences Diversity PhD Scholarship

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Location: Manchester, ENGLAND
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Type of award

Scholarship


Managing department

School of Natural Sciences


Value

The School of Natural Sciences are committed to building a diverse community of students and staff that fully reflects the diversity of wider society. We recognise that such diversity benefits all members of our academic community.

Addressing imbalances in the representation of our student community, we are pleased to announce the award of two fully funded PhD scholarships for students residing in the UK who are eligible for home fees and who identify as being black-heritage (encompassing African, Caribbean, and black-mixed heritage).

Funding details:

  • 3.5 year fully-funded studentship
  • Tuition fees
  • Minimum annual stipend of £17,668 for the duration of the scholarship

Specified use

This scholarship is open to students residing in the UK who are eligible for home fees and who identify as black-heritage (encompassing African, Caribbean, and black-mixed heritage).


Tenable period

3.5 years


Continuation of award

Continuation of the award is subject to satisfactory progress.


Number available

2


Funding provider

The University of Manchester's School of Natural Sciences


Level(s) of study

This funding is available to students undertaking the following types of study:


Allowed study options

This funding is available to students undertaking the following modes of study:


Subject restrictions

This funding is available to students undertaking study in:

  • Chemistry
  • Earth and Environmental Sciences
  • Fashion
  • Fashion Management and Marketing
  • Materials
  • Mathematics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Academic requirements

To be considered for this award you must:

  • Hold (or be about to obtain) an upper second class honours undergraduate degree in the following disciplines (or related disciplines) Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Fashion Business Technology, Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics or Physics and Astronomy

Nationality restrictions

This funding is available to students from:

  • England
  • Northern Ireland
  • Scotland
  • Wales

Other eligibility criteria

You must also:

  • Identify as black-heritage (encompassing African, Caribbean, and black-mixed heritage)
  • Reside in the UK
  • Be eligible for home fees

Application procedure

Applicants for this award will be required to apply by completing a short application.

This should be completed before you submit your postgraduate research application.


Closing date

Applications are now closed for 23/24 entry.


Additional information

Postgraduate Research Funding


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