Birkbeck, University of London is offering up to six fully funded postgraduate research scholarships in 2017. These scholarships are open to Home/EU and International students who are applying for a full-time MPhil/PhD place within the School of Social Sciences, History and Philosophy.
Birkbeck, University of London is a public research university located in London, England, and a constituent college of the federal University of London.
Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
Birkbeck, University of London Information
Founded in 1823, Birkbeck, University of London is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of London (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Birkbeck, University of London is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Birkbeck, University of London offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
This competition is primarily open to new Home/EU and International students who are applying for a full-time MPhil/PhD place within the School of Social Sciences, History and Philosophy. Applications for part-time study will also be considered, at an appropriate pro rata rate and extended duration.
Offered Benefits
The scholarship will include a fee waiver up to the value of the full-time home/EU rate for MPhil/PhD degrees [£4121 in 2016/7], in addition to an annual stipend set at Research Council rates [£16,296 in 2016/7, including London Weighting]; pro rata in the case of a part-time award).
Application Process
Candidates must apply on the form provided. Applications should be submitted directly to the relevant departmental postgraduate administrator.