School of Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Scholarships in UK for Phd


Candidates from all nationalities

Studentships are awarded to study Postgraduate Research in the field of Criminology, Economics, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Social Anthropology, Social Statistics, and Sociology.

To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:

  • They must hold an offer of study at The University of Manchester before applying for this funding.
  • Applicants may be of any nationality or residency status.

The University of Manchester Information

The University of Manchester Grants

School of Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Scholarships in UK for Phd Founded in 1824, The University of Manchester is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Manchester (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North West England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, The University of Manchester is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of Manchester 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 195 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

Candidates from all nationalities

Studentships are awarded to study Postgraduate Research in the field of Criminology, Economics, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Social Anthropology, Social Statistics, and Sociology.

To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:

  • They must hold an offer of study at The University of Manchester before applying for this funding.
  • Applicants may be of any nationality or residency status.

Offered Benefits

The university covers tuition fees, maintenance allowance plus award amount of £19,500 per annum for three years.

Additional funding of up to £1,500 per year is available to support placement, overseas institutional visit, research training and conference attendance at the discretion of the Faculty Postgraduate Research Chair.

Application Process

If you want to apply for this studentship then you are required to submit your application through the online portal.

Research proposal, two academic references, degree certificates/transcripts, and CV must be attached with the application.

For admission, candidates must hold a 2:1 honors degree and UK Master’s degree at Merit level including 65% taught course average, 65% in dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject area, from a reputable higher education institution.

Before taking part in the program, applicants should check all the English language requirements when you come to study at the University of Manchester

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