China Scholarship Council - The University of Manchester (CSC-UoM) Joint Scholarship Programme 2024 Entry (TBC)
Type of award
Scholarship
Managing department
Faculty of Humanities
Value
- Tuition fees funded by the University of Manchester
- Living allowance funded by China Scholarship Council
- Round-trip international airfare from China to the UK funded by China Scholarship Council
- Visa and passport application fees funded by China Scholarship Council
Specified use
+3/+4 - covering a full postgraduate research programme
Current first-year PGRs are eligible to apply for the general CSC scholarship scheme, though not the joint scheme. If you would like to apply for the general scheme, please contact CSC directly. The University of Manchester will not cover tuition fees in general scheme awards.
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:
- Accounting and Finance
- Anthropology, Media and Performance
- Arab World Studies
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art History and Visual Studies
- Arts Management and Cultural Practices
- Business and Management
- Chinese Studies
- Classics and Ancient History
- Criminology
- Drama
- East Asian Studies
- Education
- English Literature, American Studies and Creative Writing
- French Studies
- International Development
- Italian Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Law
- Linguistics and English Language
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Planning and Environmental Management
- Politics
- Religions and Theology
- Russian and East European Studies
- Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
- Social Anthropology
- Social Statistics
- Sociology
- 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 must 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.
- Successful candidates must return to China upon completion of their studies and/or research.
- Candidates should satisfy the selection criteria set out by CSC. Candidates should refer to the CSC website.
Application procedure
Stage 1:
You must submit your completed online programme application for a place on your chosen PhD programme by 15 January 2024.
Section 9 of the application asks for your funding intentions. Please add a funding source, and populate the fields as below:
- Type of Funding: Uni of Manchester Scheme
- Awarding Body (free text): CSC-UoM Joint Scholarship
- Status of Funding: Intend to Apply
Your programme application must include the above, and contain all necessary supporting documents. If your application does not state your funding intention, you will not be considered.
Stage 2:
You must hold an offer by 16 February 2024. Otherwise, you will not be included in the competition.
Stage 3:
If you are nominated, you must also apply to CSC for funding by completing an application online between 10-31 March 2024.
Application form
Additional documentation
- A PhD research proposal
- Copies of the academic transcript and certificate from both your Bachelor's and Master's degrees. If your Master's degree is pending, please provide an interim transcript.
- An up to date academic CV, detailing your education and qualifications; employment history; publications; and any other relevant information.
- You must nominate two academic referees (including one from your most recent institution). Your referees will be contacted directly via the Referee Portal following submission of your application form. You may wish to contact your referees to request they submit your reference in a reasonable timeframe as this forms part of the review process.
- English Language evidence (e.g IELTS).
Selection criteria
- Academic track record
- Quality of research proposal
- Supervisor research profile
Selection body
Closing date
15 Jan 2024
You must hold an offer by 16 February 2024
If nominated, you should submit a CSC funding application directly to CSC between 10-31 March 2024.
Decision date
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback on individual applications, as outcomes are determined by several panels across a number of institutions.
Deferral information
Contact details for enquiries
- Humanities Doctoral Academy Admissions
Tel: +44 (0)161 275 1200
Email: hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk