University Of Reading UK 2022 Regional PhD Bursaries

The University of Reading is delighted to offer a number of PhD bursaries to support residents of Reading and the surrounding area to achieve their highest academic potential, enhance their professional prospects and pursue research in an area they are passionate about. Our Regional PhD Bursaries provide candidates with the chance to study at an institution that is among the top 30 UK universities in world rankings (the University is ranked 29th out of 84 UK universities featured in the QS World University Rankings 2020) and benefit from a suite of professional researcher development training. Our fee bursaries are available either full-time or part-time, which may be combined with employment and other responsibilities. Applications are now invited for doctoral study in a broad range of areas.

• Table of Content
• About University of Reading
• University Of Reading PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University Of Reading PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for University Of Reading PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Reading

The University of Reading is a public university located in Reading, Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1892 as University College, Reading, a University of Oxford extension college The institution received the power to grant its own degrees in 1926 by royal charter from King George V and was the only university to receive such a charter between the two world wars. The university is usually categorised as a red brick university, reflecting its original foundation in the 19th century Reading has four major campuses. In the United Kingdom, the campuses on London Road and Whiteknights are b...... continue reading

University Of Reading PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University Of Reading PhD Scholarship

This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees at the UK/Republic of Ireland rate.

Requirements for University Of Reading PhD Scholarship Qualification

• This scholarship is available for either part-time or full-time PhD research in a broad range of subject areas.
• Applicants must permanently reside in Reading or within 25 miles of the University and demonstrate a connection to the region.
• Applicants must satisfy the normal entry requirements for PhD study at Reading (normally an upper second class 1st degree or a Master's degree, depending on the subject area).
• This scholarship is not open to students who have already started a PhD at the University of Reading.
• The deadline to apply for this scholarship is 3rd May 2022.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1.  Apply online for a PhD place at Reading.  Please note: it is important that you have been offered a PhD place (or are soon to be offered a PhD place)  prior to applying for the Regional Bursary.  Please make sure you apply for a PhD place at least six weeks in advance of the closing date of 3 May 2022.  Applications without a place of admissions will not be considered for the Regional Bursary.

2. Submit to [email protected] the following documents:

• a case for support (using the form below) for a University of Reading Regional PhD bursary; the case should demonstrate  (1) your reason for applying for a PhD at the University of Reading (2) the nature of your connection with the region (3) why you need a bursary and (4) how you expect to benefit from PhD study.
• a copy of your Curriculum Vitae.

When emailing your case for support and CV, we ask that the subject line should read 'Application for University of Reading Regional PhD Bursary'.