School of Mathematics Scholarship

PGR-F-55

Key facts

Deadline: Ongoing deadline
Number of funding places: 2
Country eligibility: International (open to all nationalities, including the UK)
Source of funding: University of Leeds
Schools: School of Mathematics

<h2 class="heading hide-accessible">Summary</h2>

A highly competitive scholarship offering Academic Fee at Home Fee rate (currently 4,596 GBP in session 2022/23 or International Fee rate (currently 23,000 GBP in session 2022/23) plus Maintenance matching the EPSRC rate (currently 17,668 GBP per year for 2022/23) for 3.5 years.<br /> <br /> There is 1 award available for International PGRs.<br /> <br /> Important: Any costs associated with your arrival at the University of Leeds to start your PhD including flights, immigration health surcharge/medical insurance and Visa costs are not covered under this studentship.<br /> <br /> Please refer to the UKCISA website for information regarding Fee Status for Non-UK Nationals.<br /> <br /> Please note this Scholarship is Competition-Funded, therefore, if you are successful in securing an academic offer, this does not constitute an offer of funding. The funding may be linked to a specific advertised project or your own research project.

<h2 class="heading">How to apply</h2>

<p>Formal applications for research degree study should be made online through the <a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/maths-research-degrees/doc/apply">University’s website</a>. Please state clearly that the funding you wish to be considered for is <em><strong>School of Mathematics Scholarship</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><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>

<h2 class="heading heading--sm">Entry requirements</h2>

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.

<h2 class="heading heading--sm">English language requirements</h2>

The minimum English language entry requirement for research postgraduate research study is an IELTS of 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, 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.

<h2 class="heading">Contact details</h2>

<p>For further information, please contact Doctoral College Admissions: e: <a href="mailto:maps.pgr.admissions@leeds.ac.uk">maps.pgr.admissions@leeds.ac.uk</a></p>

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