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
Contact details for enquiries
Useful links
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