EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must:
- Have obtained (or be heading for) a First Class Honours degree at Master's level (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering or related science
- Be applying for a Ph.D. programme at the Department of Chemical Engineering
- Demonstrate an outstanding academic record and research skills
Benefits
The scholarship, for a standard period of 42 months, covers the following:
- Full tuition fee
- An annual tax-free contribution to maintenance costs of GBP 16,553
Documents
- Academic transcripts of university studies to date
- A personal statement outlining the candidate's research interest and experience
- A copy of English language certificate (find English language requirements here)
- Contact details of 2 referees (one of whom must be an academic referee)
How can you apply?
Follow the below steps to apply:
Step 1: Visit the online application portal.
Step 2: Select the relevant program.
Step 3: Log in or create a new account.
Step 4: Access the application after verifying the email address.
Step 5: Fill out the application form with the required details.
Step 6: Upload the relevant documents.
Step 7: Submit the application.
Important Dates
Application deadline: 31st October 2020
Selection Criteria
- The selection panel will shortlist the applicants based on the demonstration of necessary achievement and potential
- The shortlisted candidates successful in their interviews will be sent a list of available projects and supervisors.
- They will be asked to select 2 projects offered by different supervisors in the order of their choice.
- The first choice supervisors will then be contacted by the Department to ask if they are happy to take the candidate under the scholarship scheme.
- In case there is more than one successful candidate who wants to work with the same supervisor, the supervisor will be asked to choose the candidate most suited to the project.
- In the case of non-selection by the first choice supervisor, the second choice supervisor will be contacted.
- The department will select the most outstanding candidates who fit the eligibility criteria.
Find more details here.
Terms and Conditions
- The majority of scholarships are likely to be allocated in Round 1. So, it is suggested to submit the Ph.D. applications before the Round 1 deadline (30 April).
- Due to high competition for the scholarship, it is possible that many academically good candidates might not get selected.
- The scholarship interview will last for 20 minutes and will be through Skype video call (or in-person interview if the candidate is based in or near London).
- All the applications will be screened within 6 weeks.
- Up to 10 scholarships will be offered to candidates.
Find more details here.
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