VC Scholarships

The University of West London is a forward-thinking University with an appetite for innovative, rigorous and impactful research.

As part of its research expansion strategy, the University is offering a number of opportunities for fully funded PhD Scholarships

Our scholarships are open to full-time and part-time home/settled students and comprises:

Full-time

Stipend of £22,000 per year (tax free)

Tuition fees waived

Duration: Three years

Part-time fees

Stipend of £11,000 per year (tax free)

Tuition fees waived

Duration: Six years

 PhD scholars will be expected to carry out teaching or research duties for a maximum of six hours per week (Full-time) or 3 hours (Part-time).

The University welcomes applicants who wish to study for a PhD research degree in one of its schools or colleges: www.uwl.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/phd-opportunities

Particular attention will be paid to applications aligned with one (or more) of our research strategic priorities:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) – We encourage applications promoting and embedding EDI values throughout the whole research process. We also encourage original research addressing key EDI-related challenges.

Interdisciplinarity – We encourage applications sitting across several UWL Schools/Colleges and demonstrating innovative research focus and/or methodologies.

Impact – We encourage applications demonstrating effect on, change or benefit to the economy, society, culture, public policy or services, health, the environment or quality of life, beyond academia.

Successful applicants to the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship will join a vibrant and challenging academic environment where innovation, insight, and knowledge creation feeds into high quality research.  

Deadline for applications: Monday 25^th November at 11:59pm

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