Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in England at the University of Manchester

The University of Manchester is offering the President’s Doctoral Scholar award for international students all over the world. The University offers more than 100 scholarships every year through the President’s Doctoral Scholar Award scheme. The PDS Awards will be allocated to the most outstanding international candidates seeking PhD opportunities and are open to all nationalities and research areas.

Eligibility Criteria:-

To be considered for this award, candidates must meet all of the following criteria:

• Hold a conditional/unconditional offer for a PhD programme to commence in September 2021.

• Hold (or are about to obtain) a first-class honours undergraduate degree (or international equivalent) from a reputable institution.

• Ideally, hold a master’s-level qualification at merit or distinction (or international equivalent).

• Have a track record of engaging with research. This may include contributions to publications/articles, promoting their research to a wider audience, prizes for research or project work.

• Be interested in attending a series of exclusive events to facilitate interactions with the academic community and network with other PDS award holders.

Benefits:-

• The PDS Award will give the most outstanding students from around the world a foundation to support research training with prominent academics across a full range of subjects.

• The 3.5-year fully-funded scholarships will cover:

  • All university tuition fees at the international rate.

  • An annual maintenance stipend (at UKRI rate).

• Successful PDS Award holders will have the opportunity to:

  • Be invited to attend a series of exclusive events where you can meet The University of Manchester's President and Vice Chancellor, interact closely with the university’s academic community and network with other PDS Awards students.

  • Benefit from international research leadership under distinguished scholars.

  • Become a PDS Awards ambassador for the University.

  • Receive a President's Doctoral Scholar medal at graduation.

  • Benefit from the University of Manchester’s extensive transferable skills training for PhD researchers.

About the University of Manchester:-

The University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England. The University of Manchester has 25 Nobel laureates among its past and present students and staff, the fourth-highest number of any single university in the United Kingdom. Four Nobel laureates are currently among its staff – more than any other British university.

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