Scholarships Merit-based
University of Kent

SoCoBio, South Coast Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (BBSRC)

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Any
Disciplines
18622 GBP
Grant
United Kingdom
Location
Not specified
Application deadline

About

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Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

£18,622

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction
  • other

Description

Covers a wide range of disciplines, including biomolecular sciences, genetics, developmental biology, cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, animal sciences, plant sciences, neurobiology and psychology, human diet and health, biomaterials science, soil science and related areas of engineering.

Applicable programmes

Benefits

These scholarships include tuition fees (UK level tuition fees only but some bursaries are available to cover international fees also), a Research Council stipend (2023/24 rate £18,622) and research training funds.

Eligibility

  • Both home and international students are eligible for the full award funding (stipend to support living costs and fees at research institutions UK rate) but the number of international studentships awarded per cohort is capped by UKRI at 30% per cohort.
  • Further information on eligibility for international students can be found on the UKRI website: International Eligibility Guidance
  • Candidates should have a BSc/MSci 2:1 and/or Masters (MSc or MRes) at Merit/Distinction level (>60%) and/or evidence of significant relevant professional experience equivalent to Masters level.
  • SoCoBio welcomes applications from candidates with sustained experience beyond their undergraduate degree level that is specifically relevant to biosciences research. This includes students with degrees in science or engineering-disciplines outside of biology.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

United Kingdom

Nationality

Any

Study experience required

Bachelor

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

Not specified

It is strongly advised to contact potential supervisors to discuss your application or contact Colin and Jenny for information before applying.

 

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