James Mccune Smith Ongoing Ph.D. Scholarships At The University Of Glasgow

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for the James Mccune Smith Ph.D. Scholarships at the University of Glasgow for the academic session. The scholarship fund black UK-domiciled students to undertake Ph.D. research at the University in any research area.

The scholarships also provide enhanced experience through external mentors, placements, leadership training, community-building activities, and networking opportunities. There are up to 10 scholarship opportunities available. The scholarship covers a stipend (est £18,022 for 2023 entry) and fees for up to four years.

Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Glasgow, UK

Scholarship Type: Fully Funded

Host Institution(s): University of Glasgow, UK

Scholarship Worth: Not specified

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Postgraduate (Ph.D.)

Nationality: Not specified

James Mccune Smith Ph.D. Scholarships | Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the James Mccune Smith Ph.D. Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a UK-domiciled Black African, Black Caribbean, Black Other, Mixed White and Black Caribbean, Mixed White and Black African, or another mixed background (to include Black African, Black Caribbean, or Black Other).
• Must have obtained relevant bachelor’s and master’s degrees from a reputable institution of higher learning.
• Must demonstrate excellent academic and research abilities.

James Mccune Smith Ongoing Ph.D. Scholarships At The University Of Glasgow

Application Procedures

How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the James Mccune Smith Ph.D. Scholarships at the University of Glasgow 2023 are to follow the steps outlined (below):

1. Look at the research interests of staff at the University of Glasgow so that you can suggest a research area and a supervisor.
2. Submit a completed Expression of Interest form
3. Follow the application process, beginning with contacting potential supervisors. When contacting a potential supervisor, be sure to state that you wish to apply for a James McCune Smith Scholarship as one of the options for funding. The topic of research for a James McCune Smith Scholarship is decided by the applicant in conjunction with their potential supervisor.
4. Submit your personal statement via the Scholarship Portal. The personal statement should be up to 500 words on your research interest and why you wish to be a James McCune Smith Scholar.
5. Submit an application on the University’s MyCampus system. Please name the James McCune Smith Scholarship as one of the funding options under Finance in the online full application.

Application Deadline: 31^st January 2023