School of Computer Science Scholarship 2025/26

A highly competitive School of Computer Science Scholarship providing full Academic Fees at the UK fee rate of &pound;5,006 per year or international fee rate of &pound;31,000 per year, together with a tax-free Maintenance grant of &pound;20,780 per year for 3.5 years.<br /> <br /> You will be responsible for paying the overtime fee in full in your writing up/overtime year (&pound;340 in Session 2025/26), but the scholarship maintenance allowance will continue to be paid for up to 6 months in the final year of award.<br /> <br /> Please note that, if you are successful in securing an academic offer, this does not constitute an offer of funding.<br /> <br /> This funding is linked to specific projects, therefore, please see the linked project opportunities below for further information and eligibility.

<p><strong>Important:</strong> Please note that that the award does <em><strong>not</strong></em> cover the costs associated with moving to the UK.  All such costs (<a href="https://www.leeds.ac.uk/international-visas-immigration/doc/applying-student-visa">visa, Immigration Health Surcharge</a>, flights etc) would have to be met by yourself, or you will need to find an alternative funding source. </p> <p>Please refer to the <a href="https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/">UKCISA</a> website for information regarding Fee Status for Non-UK Nationals.</p>

<p>Please visit our <a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/computing">School of Computer Science</a> website to find out more about the school and current research activities.</p> <p>Closing dates for the individual projects specifically linked to this funding are:</p> <ul> <li>Large Language Model for System Software: 30 May 2025 (open to UK Only)</li> <li>PhD Studentship in Artificial Intelligence in Enhanced Medical Imaging and Diagnostics: 2 July 2025 (open to UK and International)</li> <li>Image guided intervention supported with mixed reality: 30/07/2025 (open to UK Only)</li> </ul>

<p>Formal applications for research degree study should be made online through the <a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/computing-research-degrees/doc/apply">University’s website</a>. Please state clearly in the Planned Course of Study section that you are applying <em><strong>PHD Computer Science FT</strong></em> and in the Research Information section please state clearly <em><strong>the project you are applying for and the name of the academic supervisor</strong></em>. <em><strong>Please state clearly in the Finance section that the funding source you are applying for is</strong></em> <em><strong>School of Computing Scholarship 2025/26</strong></em>.</p> <p>If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that you meet the University's minimum English language requirements (below).</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:start; margin-bottom:24px"><em>As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students from all walks of life and from across the world. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Across all Faculties we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community, people who identify as LGBT+ and people with disabilities. Applicants will always be selected based on merit and ability.</em></p> <p>Please note that you must provide the following documents in support of your application by the closing date of the individual projects:</p> <ul> <li>Full Transcripts of all degree study or if in final year of study, full transcripts to date</li> <li>Personal Statement outlining your interest in the project</li> <li>CV</li> </ul>

Applicants to research degree programmes should normally have a first class or an upper second class British Bachelors Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline. We also recognise relevant industrial and academic experience.

The minimum English language entry requirement for research postgraduate research study is an IELTS of 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in other components (reading, listening and speaking) or equivalent. The test must be dated within two years of the start date of the course in order to be valid.

<p>For further information please contact PGR Admissions by email to <a href="mailto:phd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk">phd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk</a>.</p> <p>For further information about these projects, please contact individual supervisors directly.</p>