China Scholarship Council - The University of Manchester Joint Scholarship for PhD Study in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures 2020-21
Type of award
Scholarship
Managing departments
- Faculty of Humanities
- School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Value
6 PhD tuition-fee waivers for subjects within the Faculty of Humanities
Specified use
Tenable period
Continuation of award
Continuation of the award is subject to satisfactory progress.
Number available
Funding provider
The University of Manchester and China Scholarship Council
Level(s) of study
This funding is available to students undertaking the following types of study:
- Postgraduate research
Allowed study options
This funding is available to students undertaking the following modes of study:
- Full-time
Subject restrictions
This funding is available to students undertaking study in:
- Anthropology, Media and Performance
- Arab World Studies
- Archaeology
- Art History and Visual Studies
- Arts Management and Cultural Practices
- Chinese Studies
- Classics and Ancient History
- Drama
- East Asian Studies
- English Literature, American Studies and Creative Writing
- French Studies
- German Studies
- History
- Humanitarianism and Conflict Response
- Institute for Cultural Practices
- Italian Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Linguistics and English Language
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Music
- Religions and Theology
- Russian and East European Studies
- Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies
- Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies
Academic requirements
Nationality restrictions
This funding is available to students from:
- China
Other eligibility criteria
Candidates will be citizens and permanent residents of the People's Republic of China at the time of application; overseas Chinese students may be eligible for application subject to CSC policy at the time; (CSC publicises the policy in October or November every year) Successful candidates must return to China upon completion of their studies and/or research;
Candidates must hold an unconditional offer letter from UoM. They must therefore fulfil the relevant academic entry requirements set by UoM, including a high level of English language proficiency, as outlined on the University's website: www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/country-specific-information/china-mainland.htm
Candidates should satisfy the selection criteria set out by CSC; http://www.csc.edu.cn/chuguo
Application procedure
To apply for a postgraduate research programme, you will need to complete and submit our online application form.
Please be aware that the things you need to do before you submit your formal application may vary according to the programme you are applying for. You can find specific guidance for each subject area on the relevant programme profile .
You can apply online at www.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/admissions/how-to-apply/
Application form
Additional documentation
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- Research proposal
- References
- Evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable
Selection criteria
The University of Manchester will evaluate the candidates, upon receiving applications and rank them in priority order. The University of Manchester will provide CSC and each qualified candidate with a copy of the offer letter.
After receiving the offer letter from The University of Manchester, candidates must also apply to CSC for funding by completing an application online (Deadline to be confirmed by the CSC in due course).
CSC will evaluate the candidates according to CSC requirements and priorities and provide The University of Manchester with a final list of scholarship recipients and inform the successful candidates.
Selection body
Closing date
15 January 2020
Decision date
Contact details for enquiries
- Mrs Jo Marsh
Senior Postgraduate Research Administrator
Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 2603
Email: phdfunding-salc@manchester.ac.uk
