Over 120 PhD Scholarships for 2011-2012 at University of Edinburgh (UK)

With an international reputation for innovative research in a broad range of disciplines, the University of Edinburgh provides the opportunity for PhD students to work alongside some of the most influential academics in the world.

Applications are now invited for over 120 PhD scholarships for postgraduate research starting in 2011-2012.

Principal’s Career Development PhD Scholarships

55 PhD Scholarships are available to students from any country. These scholarships provide development opportunities which will support our research students as they progress beyond their PhD, by offering a package of career training that allows students to simultaneously develop skills in research, and also in teaching, public engagement or entrepreneurship.

Each scholarship covers the UK/EU rate of tuition fee and pays a generous stipend; £14,000 in year 1; £14,500 in year 2 and £15,000 in year 3.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 1 February 2011.

Full details can be found on the Scholarships and Student Funding Services website.

Overseas Research Scholarships

50 overseas research scholarships are also available to overseas PhD students undertaking a research degree in any field of study. Each award covers the difference between the UK/EU rate of tuition fee and that chargeable to an overseas student. Subject to satisfactory academic progress the awards are tenable for up to 3 years.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 1 February 2011.

Full details can be found on the Scholarships and Student Funding Services website.

Applying for Admission to the University

If you are interested in these schemes and have not yet applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh please visit our University Prospectus where you can make your application via the online admission system.

Applying online for postgraduate admission

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding/postgraduate/research