The University of Leeds is pleased to offer at least nine Fully-Funded International Research Scholarships (FIRS), which are available for high quality international students who will be commencing PhD research study from Session 2010/11 for study in any Faculty at the University. The Scholarships may be held for up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. The Scholarships will provide full international fees together with a maintenance grant of £13,490 1 for Session 2010/11.

Eligibility Criteria – Applicants must:

  • have applied for an academic place for PhD research study at the University of Leeds and be in receipt of a University BANNER ID Number;
  • normally be liable to pay academic fees at the full international fee rate;
  • hold a First Degree at undergraduate level equivalent to at least a UK First Class Honours degree (applications should either have graduated with the appropriate First Degree or be in their final year of study);
  • meet the University’s English Language requirements. Some Schools require a standard of English higher than the University minimum;
  • be commencing PhD research study for the first time in Session 2010/11;
  • not already hold a doctorate or equivalent qualification;
  • not hold another Scholarship;

Application Process:

Application forms, regulations and guidance notes for completion of applications are available from the web address: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rds/postgraduate_scholarships/firs-info.doc Application forms are also available by email request (<strong>pg_scholarships@leeds.ac.uk).

Completed application forms should be returned to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office or by email to pg_scholarships@leeds.ac.uk by 29 January 2010.

Postgraduate Scholarships Office

Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Building
University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9JT, UK
Tel: +44 113 3434007
Email: pg_scholarships-at-leeds.ac.uk

http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk