Leeds University Business School Economics Department 2022 Scholarship

Up to two scholarships are available for UK or International applicants applying to the Economics Department within the Leeds University Business School. The Economics Department at the University of Leeds conducts cutting-edge research within five broadly defined research themes: the macroeconomy and macroeconomic policy; work, labour and organization; financialisation and globalisation; development and wellbeing; and environment, infrastructure, innovation and the circular economy.

This competition is open to home and international applicants. Up to two scholarships will be awarded

• Table of Content
• About Leeds University Business School
• Leeds University Business School Economics Department Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Leeds University Business School Economics Department Scholarship
• Requirements for Leeds University Business School Economics Department Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Leeds University Business School Economics Department Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Leeds University Business School

The University of Leeds is a redbrick university located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Originally named the Yorkshire College of Science and later simply the Yorkshire College, it incorporated the Leeds School of Medicine and became part of the federal Victoria University alongside Owens College (which eventually became the University of Manchester) and University College Liverpool (which became the University of Liverpool). In 1904, a royal charter, created in 1903, was granted to the University of Leeds by King Edward VII.... continue reading

Leeds University Business School Economics Department Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Leeds University Business School Economics Department Scholarship

• The award will cover full fees at the University of Leeds standard rate of fees.
• A maintenance grant at the standard UKRI rate (£15,609 in Session 2021/22).

Requirements for Leeds University Business School Economics Department Scholarship Qualification

Candidates should ideally have a first-class or at least a good upper second-class undergraduate degree. In addition, they should also hold a British Master's degree (or equivalent degree from an overseas university) or an equivalent professional qualification with a minimum average score of 60% (or equivalent), and in an appropriate academic discipline.

The minimum English language entry requirement for research postgraduate research study in the Leeds University Business School is an IELTS of 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (reading, writing, listening and speaking) or equivalent. The test must be dated within two years of the start date of the course in order to be valid.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Leeds University Business School Economics Department Scholarship

• Applicants must not have already been awarded or be currently studying for a doctoral degree.
• Awards must be taken up by 1 October 2022.
• The awards are available for new Postgraduate Researchers undertaking full-time or part-time research study leading to the degree of PhD. Students who are already registered for PhD research study are excluded from applying.
• Applicants must live within a reasonable distance of the University of Leeds whilst in receipt of this Scholarship.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Stage 1: First, apply for a research place of study by completing a study application form. Ensure your application matches with research themes in the Economics Department. You will be expected to meet our eligibility criteria for PhD candidates, including the English language requirements if your first language is not English. Once you have received your student ID number (a 9-digit number) move onto stage 2.

Stage 2: Apply for the Leeds University Business School Economics Department scholarship by working your way through the scholarship application form. You must submit your scholarship application by 12:00pm on Friday 11th March 2022.

For more details, visit Leeds University Business School website.