Marine Biology: Fully Funded Swansea University and Bertarelli Programme PhD Scholarship

  •  Phd
  •  05-Dec-2020
  •   United Kingdom
  • $$  Full cost of UK/EU tuition fees, plus a stipend

Candidates must have either a First Class Honours degree and/or a Distinction at Masters’ level in Marine Biology. Experience in working within a sea turtle conservation programme, analysing drone footage to assess species abundance and a proven ability to publish in the peer-review literature are essential.

For candidates whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each component) or equivalent. Please visit our website for a list of acceptable English language tests. We prefer candidates to have already met the English Language requirements at the point of application, although this is not a requirement.

Successful international candidates are expected to cover the difference in tuition fees.

Swansea University Information

Swansea University Grants

Marine Biology: Fully Funded Swansea University and Bertarelli Programme PhD Scholarship Established in 1920, Swansea University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Swansea (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Wales. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Swansea University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Swansea University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), 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 99 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have either a First Class Honours degree and/or a Distinction at Masters’ level in Marine Biology. Experience in working within a sea turtle conservation programme, analysing drone footage to assess species abundance and a proven ability to publish in the peer-review literature are essential.

For candidates whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each component) or equivalent. Please visit our website for a list of acceptable English language tests. We prefer candidates to have already met the English Language requirements at the point of application, although this is not a requirement.

Successful international candidates are expected to cover the difference in tuition fees.

Offered Benefits

This scholarship is fully funded by Swansea University's College of Science and the Bertarelli Programme in Marine Science for three years covering UK/EU tuition fees and an annual stipend of £15,009. Successful international candidates are expected to cover the difference in tuition fees.

Application Process

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