SCHOLARSHIP: Swansea University and the University of Edinburgh, UK International Scholarship for Ph.D Students
Swansea University and the University of Edinburgh are pleased to announce a fully funded Ph.D scholarship in Lattice Field Theory, focusing on extensions of the Standard Model. This prestigious joint program offers candidates the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research in Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science.
About university:
Swansea University is a prominent public research institution founded in 1920. Initially established as University College of Swansea, it became Swansea University in 2007. The university features two main campuses along Swansea Bay: the historic Singleton Park Campus and the modern Bay Campus, which opened in 2015. It serves over 22,000 students and offers approximately 450 undergraduate and 350 postgraduate programs across three academic faculties.
Scholarship deadline:
4 September 2024
Scholarship details:
- University or Organization: Swansea University and the University of Edinburgh
- Department: Faculty of Science and Engineering (Swansea University) and School of Physics and Astronomy (University of Edinburgh)
- Course Level: Ph.D
- Award: Fully Funded
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: Domestic and International students
- The award can be taken in the United Kingdom
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
- Eligible Countries: All countries
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science
- Admissible Criteria:
- Candidates must hold a UK bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Upper Second Class honors or an equivalent overseas degree.
- Alternatively, a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’ or its non-UK equivalent.
- English Language Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 overall (with no individual component below 6.0) or a recognized equivalent by Swansea University.
- Some applicants may require ATAS clearance as per the UK Government’s guidelines.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
- Course choice: Select Physics/ PhD / Full-time / 3 Years / January
- Start year: 2025
- Funding (page 8):
- Select ‘No’ for ‘Are you funding your studies yourself?’
- Enter ‘RS672 – Lattice Field’ for ‘Name of Individual or organization providing funds for study.’
- Submit Required Documents:
- CV
- Degree certificates and transcripts (screenshots acceptable if currently studying)
- Cover letter with a ‘Supplementary Personal Statement’
- Two references on headed paper or Swansea University reference form
- Evidence of English Language proficiency (if applicable)
- Copy of UK resident visa (if applicable)
Scholarship Benefits:
- Full cost of tuition fees covered
- Annual stipend of £19,237
- Additional research expenses up to £1,000 per year
- Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES) to cover the difference between International and Home/UK tuition fees for eligible students.
