Coventry Cotutelle International PhD Scholarships

  •  PhD
  •  15-Jan-2025
  •   Australia
  • $$  Stipend of £15,000 per annum, tuition fee waiver, travel support, student visa, and health insurance

Coventry University and Deakin University are offering a Cotutelle PhD scholarship in international education. Benefits include a stipend, tuition fee waivers, and travel assistance.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the PhD entry requirements of both Deakin University and Coventry University, including a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, enroll full-time, and be able to relocate to both the UK and Australia during the program.Established in 1974, Deakin University is one of Victoria’s youngest and most dynamic universities, located just outside Melbourne in Burwood. It offers a diverse range of over 276 courses, including undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and is known for its strong emphasis on innovative teaching and research. With a student population exceeding 60,000 from over 130 countries, Deakin fosters an inclusive and globally connected educational environment.

Deakin University Information

Deakin University Grants

Coventry Cotutelle International PhD Scholarships Established in 1974, Deakin University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Geelong (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Victoria. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Burwood and Warrnambool. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, Deakin University (Deakin) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Deakin University (Deakin) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to all international students
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for a PhD project focusing on international university alliances and international education in a changing geopolitical context.
  • Admissible Criteria:
    • Applicants must meet the PhD entry requirements of both Deakin University and Coventry University, including English language proficiency (IELTS overall minimum score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component).
    • Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area.
    • Applicants must enroll full-time.
    • Applicants must be able to physically relocate to both Coventry University (UK) and Deakin University (Australia) during their studies.

Offered Benefits

  • Stipend of £15,000 per annum for 3.5 years.
  • Full tuition fee waiver at both universities.
  • Travel support package, including one return economy airfare to Deakin University for the residency period in Australia.
  • Coverage of student visa and health insurance costs for the residency period at Deakin University.

Application Process

  • Interested applicants should contact Prof Ly Tran to discuss the project.
  • Upon a successful discussion, applicants will be invited by Deakin University to submit a formal HDR application.
  • Additionally, a separate PhD application must be submitted to Coventry University via their application page.
  • If successful, you will be invited by Deakin University to lodge a  formal HDR application to Deakin.
  • The successful applicant will also be required to lodge a separate PhD application to Coventry University via the  Coventry University application page.
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