The studentship covers Overseas level PhD tuition fees (£22,975), a stipend (currently £15,609 pa) plus some research and training costs
- A stipend for 3 years (tied to the UKRI studentship rates, currently £15,609 p.a.) to cover living costs
- Overseas fees and research/training costs are also covered.
- You will also be expected to take up Doctoral Tutoring during your 6 semesters (3 years) of funding. This work is paid at Grade 5.1 (currently £13.88 per hour), and covers contact time, preparation and marking. You will be expected to work approximately 165 hours per year, dependent on modules selected and availability.
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University of Sussex PhD Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of University of Sussex PhD Scholarship
All successful applicants of Psychology Doctoral Research Studentship International (2022) will receive the following from university of Sussex:
- International Tuition fee
- Stipend for Living expenses - £15,609 p.a.
University of Sussex PhD Scholarship Courses
Requirements for University of Sussex PhD Scholarship Qualification
- Applicants of Psychology Doctoral Research Studentship International (2022) must have an offer letter from University of Sussex for a PhD programme in pschology to avail this scholarship.
- Students applying for Psychology Doctoral Research Studentship International (2022) must be international students.
- Candidates applying for Psychology Doctoral Research Studentship International (2022) must surpass the admission criteria set by the University.
Application Deadline
January 18, 2022How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
University of Sussex on www.sussex.ac.uk to apply
- In the 'Supervisor suggested by applicant' section of your application, put the name(s) of the supervisor(s) you have approached. If you leave this blank it is unlikely that you will be considered for a School studentship.
- In the 'Proposed source of funding' section of your application, please put 'Psychology Doctoral Research Studentship (Overseas).
Candidates should provide:
- A research proposal that outlines your knowledge of the research area, hypotheses that could be addressed in your PhD, and an outline of potential methods. The research proposal should be approximately 1,000 to 1,500 words in length and not exceed 3 pages, including references. It should be set at a minimum of 10 font type with margins a minimum of 1cm.
- Current degree transcript(s) with full details of performance on all completed courses.
- Two academic references.
- An up-to-date CV.
- A document summarising any teaching experience you have and illustrating your suitability for a Doctoral Tutor role.