University support for postgraduates
University of Essex Doctoral Scholarships for entry 2013
Our University of Essex Doctoral Scholarships support talented PhD
students to study at the University. These awards are available to
students who can demonstrate an excellent academic background and the
potential for future achievement, as well as financial need. They are
awarded for each year of study during the standard minimum period of
enrolment for your degree, subject to satisfactory progress.
Types of scholarship available
In 2013 we are offering three types of scholarship:
University of Essex Doctoral Scholarship
Fee waiver (or partial fee waiver for overseas students) to a maximum
value of £4,000, living costs of £12,000 per year (consisting of a
stipend and Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantship), plus a
training bursary of £250 per year and
Proficio points,
which may be used to 'buy' advanced skills training.
University of Essex Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantship
Fee waiver (or partial fee waiver for overseas students) to a
maximum value of £4,000, living costs of £4,000 per year (consisting
of a stipend and Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantship), plus
a training bursary of £250 per year and
Proficio points, which may be used to 'buy' advanced skills
training.
University of Essex Doctoral Fee Waiver
Fee waiver (or partial fee waiver for overseas students) to a
maximum value of £4,000, a training bursary of £250 per year and
Proficio
points, which may be used to 'buy' advanced skills training.
Who is eligible?
All three awards are available to UK, EU and international full-time PhD
students. Successful international applicants will need to fund the
difference between the HEU and international fees. To be eligible, you must
hold an offer from the University of Essex for a PhD, Integrated PhD or
part-time Professional Doctorate (not MPhil, Doctor of Medicine, Masters by
Dissertation or full-time Professional Doctorate). Please note, ISER and
East 15 have alternative awards available, please see their departmental
pages for information.
How do I apply?
You should complete the University of Essex Doctoral Scholarship
application form online via your myEssex applicant portal. This will
become available to you once you have received an official offer of
admission for a relevant course from the Graduate Admissions Office.
Application deadline
Applications for the University of Essex Doctoral Scholarship close
on 1 March 2013.
How are candidates selected?
Candidates will be selected for the award of a scholarship on the
following criteria:
- academic ability - based on previous academic qualifications,
normally a Master's degree with distinction or merit;
- research potential - based on the candidate's research proposal
submitted with their application, as well as their statement on the
scholarship application form;
- professional development potential - for awards incorporating a
GTRA position, based on the candidate's skills, aptitudes and
potential to support their department's undergraduate teaching or
research activities; and
- financial need - based on evidence provided on the scholarship
application form.
When are successful candidates notified?
Successful candidates will normally be notified by the end of April
2013. Formal notification of a Scholarship award will be sent from the
Graduate Admissions Office.
Further information
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Terms and conditions
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For further information on PhD study at Essex, please see the web pages for
the department to which you are applying:
Applying to the University
If you have not made an application for your course study, please complete our
online application form.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the application process, please e-mail
scholarships (non-Essex users add @essex.ac.uk).