Scholarship for those students who are doing their PhD or MPhil/PhD in the field of Arts

Scholarship for those students who are doing their PhD or MPhil/PhD in the field of Arts, Medicine and Social Sciences at the University of Warwick, UK

Job Description: The Warwick Graduate School is offering 30 to 40 prestigious studentship awards for outstanding students who wish to pursue a course of study at doctoral level.

You are eligible to apply for the Scheme if:
You are applying to study or are currently studying for a three-year full-time PhD or MPhil/PhD (in the case of the Faculties of Arts, Medicine and Social Sciences), at the University of Warwick. Students who are currently studying can only apply in the first year of their registration.

You have obtained or are expected to obtain at least an upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution of higher education before 31 July 2010.
Competition for the awards is extremely intense. Previously, most awards have gone to applicants with a first class degree or distinction at Masters level (or the equivalent from overseas). Applications are also welcome from people who may not have a first class degree but can demonstrate potential through significant relevant professional experience as well as their academic achievements.

Selection criteria and process
Competition for the awards is very high and awards will only be made to candidates who are able to demonstrate academic excellence and the potential to be an outstanding researcher. There is no age limit for applicants.

Departments are asked to nominate applicants and provide statements of support. Please note that you are not required to submit the statement of support from the academic department with your application – the Graduate School Office will request it from your department if you are nominated.
The nominated applications are normally graded by a sub-committee of the Board of Graduate Studies. Each of the four faculties at Warwick is normally represented on the Selection Committee.

Application deadline: Last year there were two separate rounds of the competition. The first round of the competition opened on 1 November and closed on 30th November. The second round of applications opened on 1 February and closed on 28 February. Applicants were only entitled to apply for one round of the competition, and awards available were distributed evenly across both rounds.

Further fellowship information and Application

UNU-ISP college scholarship search

UNU-ISP takes an innovative, integrated approach to sustainability — one that encompasses global change, development, peace and security. The Institute bridges these cross-cutting issues through research, educational, and collaborative initiatives with the aim of solving current problems and anticipating future challenges.

The UNU Institute for Sustainability and Peace is in discussions with top universities across the globe regarding the initiation of joint graduate degree programmes. UNU-ISP will undertake graduate degree programmes leading to the granting of master’s and doctorate degrees on themes relevant to UNU-ISP’s focus on sustainability and peace.

Scholarships are available for outstanding applicants. A scholarship covers the tuition fees, and provides a monthly allowance of 150,000 yen towards living expenses. 150,000 yen is the average monthly living cost for an international single student in Tokyo, although this will vary, depending on the lifestyle of the student. The monthly allowance will be provided for a maximum of 24 months. Travel costs to and from Japan, visa costs and insurance costs must be covered by the student.

In some cases, applicants who are not selected as scholarship recipients may be granted exemption from the matriculation and tuition fees.

Applicants who wish to apply for a scholarship should submit the Scholarship Application Form, in addition to the Application Form for admissions.

UNU may terminate the scholarship at any time during the scholarship period if the scholarship holder is considered not to be able to successfully complete the programme. Also, UNU has the right to terminate the scholarship at any time if the information on the scholarship holder’s application form is false or misleading.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the Master of Science in Sustainability, Development, and Peace must possess at least a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university or institution of higher education.

English Language Requirements

Excellent written and verbal English language skills are required. Applicants whose first language is not English and whose bachelor’s degree is not from an institution at which English is the language of instruction must submit proof of English language proficiency within the past 2 years.

Download:

For Admissions

Admissions Guide (245KB)

Application Form (204KB)

For Scholarship

Scholarship Application Guide (36KB)

Scholarship Application Form (132KB)

Admissions Office: United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace, 53-70, Jingumae 5-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8925, Japan

Contact detail: gdp@unu.edu

Moreinfo: http://isp.unu.edu/graduate/admissions.html