Leeds International Research Scholarships are available to high quality international students who will be commencing PhD research study in January 2015.

Value of awards: Fees at the international rate and a maintenance of £10,000 per annum.

Number of studentships available: Up to 9 available for study in any Faculty at the University of Leeds.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants MUST first submit a research degree study application form and all supporting documentation and be in receipt of a University BANNER ID number. Applications without a valid University BANNER ID number will be rejected;
• These awards are only available to applicants who would be liable to pay academic fees at the full international rate;
• Applicants must hold a First Degree at undergraduate level equivalent to a UK First Class Honours degree and should be considered to be the 'best of the best' (e.g. sucessful applicants are likely to be within the top 5% of their MSc / MA cohort and BSC/BA cohorts and already in reciept of prizes at national or international level. Applicants should either have graduated with the appropriate First degree or be in their final year of study.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the Business School’s minimum English Language requirements by the 16th June 2014.
• These awards are not open to individuals who have already been awarded a Doctoral degree or equivalent qualification.

Download an application form

Application deadline: 16th June 2014 (LIRS Round 2)

Further information on eligibility criteria and application regulations. Alternatively please contact Matthew Armstrong, Research Degrees Admissions Officer, Leeds University Business School at PhD@lubs.leeds.ac.uk.