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School of Advanced Study Doctoral Studentships, University of London, UK: Medical Study

The School offers its own Studentships for research (doctoral) degree study (MPhil/PhD). In 2011-12 we expect to offer up to two research (doctoral) degree Studentships, for commencing October 2011. he School Studentships are funded at the full UK Research Council rate for London-based students. In addition to fees, the rates for maintenance in 2010-11 are given below as a guide: Research students: £15,590 full-time and £9,355 part-time. It is not at present clear whether this will increase or remain the same for 2011-12.  Students assessed for fees at the overseas rate will be required to pay the difference between the Overseas and Home/EU fee. Only if you have been offered a place by the Institute in which you wish to study, and you have accepted it, are you eligible to submit an application for funding. Eligible students can apply both for AHRC and School doctoral studentships using the combined application form. Students applying to all funding strands need only complete one form.
Eligibility: School Doctoral Studentships cover fees and maintenance allowance at the full UK Research Council rate for London-based students. Studentships can be awarded to Home/EU or Overseas students and can be for full-time or part-time study. Only those students beginning their first year of study in 2011/12 are eligible.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 27 May 2011

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2011 David Fleming-Brown Scholarship for Master’s and PhD Students, UK

The 2011 round of the David Fleming-Brown Travel Scholarship is now open to applications. The University of Glasgow is delighted to announce the third year of the David Fleming-Brown Travel Scholarship, a Postgraduate Research (PGR) travel award. This Scholarship offers the opportunity for PGR students (PhD or Masters by Research) registered at the University of Glasgow to travel to a North American Institution to enhance their academic experience and to develop new research collaborations with that institution.
Eligibility:

  • The Scholarship is open to all PGR students from any academic discipline currently registered at the University of Glasgow.
  • Candidates must be citizens of an EU or EEA country.  This scheme is not open to overseas students.
  • Placements should be in a North American Institution and for the duration of at least 3 months.
  • Successful applicants will be selected on the basis of his/her academic record and scholarship proposal showing the potential for opportunities to strengthen new research collaborations.
  • Successful applicants will be notified in late May 2011. Funds will be available from early August 2011.
  • Scholarship Application Deadline: 2 May 2011

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    Scholarships for Overseas Students at University of York, UK

    There are three Scholarships for Overseas Students available to international students at the University of York. Application for these scholarships is online and the application form is on the link to the scholarship you apply for. The deadline for applications to be received is 30th April 2011. Late applications will not be considered. You will pay tuition fees at the overseas rate (i.e. non-EU students) you hold either a conditional or unconditional offer for study beginning in October 2011 you will be studying a full time programme at York (i.e. not HYMS or distance learning programmes).  For applicants of any nationality (outside the European Union), wishing to study any subject (excluding HYMS students) at any level as a full-time student at the University of York. The scholarship is worth one-third or one-sixth of the overseas tuition fee for each year of successful study. This is a competitive scholarship based on academic merit and financial need. For current University of York Masters students who are progressing to PhD studies at the University of York. The scholarship is worth £5,000 as a deduction from tuition fees.

    Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 April 2011

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