School of Natural Sciences Diversity PhD Scholarship

The School of Natural Sciences are committed to building a diverse community of students and staff that fully reflects the diversity of wider society. We recognise that such diversity benefits all members of our academic community.

Addressing imbalances in the representation of our student community, we are pleased to announce the award of two fully funded PhD scholarships for students residing in the UK who are eligible for home fees and who identify as being black-heritage (encompassing African, Caribbean, and black-mixed heritage).

Funding details:

• 3.5 year fully-funded studentship
• Tuition fees
• Minimum annual stipend of £17,668 for the duration of the scholarship

This scholarship is open to students residing in the UK who are eligible for home fees and who identify as black-heritage (encompassing African, Caribbean, and black-mixed heritage).

3.5 years

2

To be considered for this award you must:

• Hold (or be about to obtain) an upper second class honours undergraduate degree in the following disciplines (or related disciplines) Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Fashion Business Technology, Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics or Physics and Astronomy

You must also:

• Identify as black-heritage (encompassing African, Caribbean, and black-mixed heritage)
• Reside in the UK
• Be eligible for home fees

Applicants for this award will be required to apply by completing a short application.

This should be completed before you submit your postgraduate research application.

Applications are now closed for 23/24 entry.

Postgraduate Research Funding