International PhD Studentship in Elucidating, UK


The new International PhD Studentship in Elucidating is now available to support all international students in the UK. This scholarship is funded by the FoodBioSystems Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) with the University of Surrey for the academic year 2021-2022.

The main purpose of this programme is to provide tuition fee for those eligible students who are going to take part in a PhD degree for four years at the University of Surrey.

University of Surrey Information

University of Surrey Grants

International PhD Studentship in Elucidating, UK Founded in 1966, University of Surrey is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Guildford (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South East England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Surrey is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Surrey offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 53 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD degree in Elucidating the link between vitamin D and immune health in ethnic groups: mechanistic & population-based studies (FoodBioSystems DTP)
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
  • Applicants to hold a BSc degree (with at least UK 2:1 honours, or equivalent) or an MSc degree with distinction in a discipline relevant to the specific project.
  • This project would be suitable for students with a degree in nutrition, epidemiology, food science or a closely related subject.
  • This studentship is available for the UK and international students.

Offered Benefits

The University of Surrey will provide tuition fee in the following manners:

  • Funding is for the full 48 months of the studentship
  • Stipend: £15,609 per annum with annual increases for inflation
  • Fees: Studentship fees are covered for UK /EU citizens only.  Up to 30% of the studentships may be awarded to international students. For international FoodBioSystems DTP studentships based at the University of Surrey, the University will be covering the difference in the UK/Republic of Ireland fees and International Fees for international UKRI funded students

Application Process

  • How to Apply: For taking advantages of this bursary, aspirants are recommended to take admission in the PhD degree at the University. After taking confirmation, seekers can complete the online application form for this grant.
  • Supporting Documents: Pre-qualification degree, copies of academic transcripts and award, a statement, a copy of passport and two academic reference letters must be submitted.
  • Admission Requirements: Applying at the University, claimants need to meet the minimum entry requirements.
  • Language Requirement: IELTS requirements: The standard requirement is for a score of 6.5 or above (or equivalent) with 6.0 in each category, in an IELTLS Academic test taken in the last two years.
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