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PhDs in Science and Engineering

Black Future Engineering PhD Scholarship

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The School of Engineering are committed to building a diverse community of students and staff that fully reflects the diversity of wider society.

We recognise that such diversity benefits all members of our academic community. Addressing imbalances in the representation of our student community, we are pleased to announce the award of fully funded PhD scholarship for students residing in the UK who are eligible for home fees and who identify as being black-heritage (encompassing African, Caribbean, and black-mixed heritage).

Funding details:

  • 3.5 year fully-funded studentship
  • Tuition fees
  • Minimum annual stipend of £17,668 for the duration of the scholarship

Specified use

This scholarship is open to students residing in the UK who are eligible for home fees and who identify as black-heritage (encompassing African, Caribbean, and black-mixed heritage).

Tenable period

3.5 years

Funding provider

School of Engineering

Allowed study options

This funding is available to students undertaking the following modes of study:

  • Full-time

Academic requirements

To be considered for this award you must:
  • Hold (or be about to obtain) an upper second class honours undergraduate degree in one of the following disciplines (or related disciplines): Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Project Management, Mechanical Engineering

Other eligibility criteria

You must also:

  • Identify as black-heritage (encompassing African, Caribbean, and black-mixed heritage)
  • Residing in the UK
  • Be eligible for home fees

Application procedure

Applicants for this award should apply by completing this short application .

This should be completed before you submit your postgraduate research application.

Closing date

Applications are currently open

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