Overview
There are up to 20 full PhD scholarships available for candidates starting their studies in the subsequent academic year. Applicants currently in the first year of a PhD programme at Queen’s in the current academic year may also apply, if they meet the eligibility requirements (including academic criteria and English language).
Further Information
Scholarship Value
Queen’s University Belfast provides a full tuition fee scholarship for successful applicants. For those commencing the first year of PhD studies in 2025, the scholarship will cover up to three years full-time international PhD tuition fees, and one year thesis only/writing up charge (exact fee to be confirmed – 2024 rate is £360). The award is subject to registration at Queen’s, continued funding by the China Scholarship Council and to confirmation of satisfactory progress.
Successful applicants for the award will not be asked to pay and ‘bench fees’. These should be waived or covered by the relevant supervisor/department/faculty at Queen’s University Belfast.
The China Scholarship Council provides:
• Maintenance stipend (as specified by the CSC)
• One economy class return journey from China to the UK
• Funding to cover visa application fees
Funding Towards
Living Costs / Stipend, Travel Costs, Tuition Fees
Funding Body
Queen’s University Belfast and China Scholarship Council
Number of Awards
Up to 20
Funding Body
Queen’s University Belfast and China Scholarship Council
Relevant Links for More Information
Complete our enquiry form here.
Eligibility
Funding Type
Help with current course, Help with new course
Fee Status
International
Nationality
China
Country Group
International
Study Level
Postgraduate Research
Start Date
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT
Close Date
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:45:00 GMT
Contact Us
Contact our team on internationalscholarships@qub.ac.uk.