INTRODUCTION

This programme offering 4-year fully-funded PhD studentships to support Black British researchers has been established by philanthropic donations from University of Exeter alumni – you can read more about the donors here.

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP

The aim of these scholarships is to help improve access and participation in PhD study for talented Black British students. Each studentship offers a comprehensive funding and support package designed to enable students to succeed in their PhD programme and beyond, including:4 years of stipend funding at the UKRI rate (currently £17,668 for 2022/23)

Funding for tuition fees the Home fee rate

A research training support grant (to cover project costs; ranging from £2,000 minimum up to maximum of £10,000 for higher cost projects)

The opportunity to undertake a placement of up to 6 months (in total) during the 4-year PhD programme (with access to additional funding of up to £2,500 to support placement costs). Access to mentoring support (specific to this studentship scheme)

ELIGIBILITY

The aim of this scholarship scheme is to improve participation by Black British students in PhD study at the University of Exeter. Applicants must meet all of the following entry criteria:Have UK nationality and have ‘Home’ tuition fee status (your fee status will be assessed when you apply; you can find out more about fee status on our funding page)

Applicants should not already be enrolled on a PhD programme at the University of Exeter.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You will need to meet the academic entry requirements for the particular PhD programme on which you would be registered if successful in your studentship application (please note, you do not need to make a programme application at this stage; just follow the studentship application process outlined in the How to Apply section).

HOW TO APPLY

Please follow the specific guidance for the Faculty in which you wish to study for a PhD:

Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

The closing date for submission of applications is midnight (UK time) on Wednesday 26th April 2023.