University of Bradford has announced 2018 Commonwealth Split-site PhD Scholarships

26 January 2018

The University of Bradford is inviting applications for PhD with Split-site Scholarships, from the talented and motivated Indian Students who have potential to make changes. Bradford, committed to the policy of equal opportunity is encouraging applications from a diverse range of candidates.

The Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships enable competent students to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development. The scholarships are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK. These scholarships are offered under six themes:

Science and technology for development

Strengthening health systems and capacity

Promoting global prosperity

Strengthening global peace, security and governance

Strengthening resilience and response to crises

Access, inclusion and opportunity

This scholarship enables PhD candidates based in developing countries to conduct research in the UK, and for universities to develop their international research collaborations and partnerships. The selected candidates will spend up to 12 months at a UK university as part of their doctoral studies in their home country. EligibilityTo apply for these scholarships, you must:

Be registered for a PhD at a university in your home country by the time your scholarship is confirmed. Your final qualification will be awarded by your home country university. This scholarship will not support your period of study at your home country university.

Ensure that an institutional or departmental link exists between your home university and your proposed UK University.

Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2018

By October 2018, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)

Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship

The deadline for applications: 15 February 2018

To find out more about University of Bradford, Entry Requirements, available Scholarships, or to request an application form, please contact SI-UK