Different funding opportunities are available to students intending to study a postgraduate research degree at Leeds University Business School according to whether they are from the UK and the EU, or from a non-EU country.

You can make an informal enquiry about funding and scholarships to Tracey Wilman, Research Degrees Admissions Officer by emailing phd@lubs.leeds.ac.uk.

UK/EU APPLICANTS

2012/2013 University Research Scholarships (URS)

Two University Research Scholarships (URS awards) are available to candidates commencing PhD study in the Business School from October 2012. 

The University Research Scholarships (URS awards) will cover full fees and a maintenance of £13,590 per annum for the 3 year standard period of study.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants MUST first submit an application for the research degree programme and be in receipt of a University BANNER ID Number (Student ID Number). Applications without a valid University ID Number will be rejected. Find out how to apply for a place on the research degree programme at Leeds University Business School
  • These awards are only available to nationals from the UK and EU and are not open to applicants who are liable to pay academic fees at the international fee rate
  • Applicants must hold a First Degree at undergraduate level equivalent to at least a UK Upper Second Class Honours Degree and a UK Masters degree with an overall average of 60% or higher
  • Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the Business School’s minimum English Language requirements.

Regulations

  • Awards must be taken up in October 2012;
  • Applicants must live within a reasonable distance of the University of Leeds whilst in receipt of the Studentship.

Further information on eligibility criteria and application regulations can be found on the Scholarships Office Website.

Download an application form.

Application Deadline:  Friday 1 June 2012

Completed application forms should be returned to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office at: pg_scholarships@leeds.ac.uk

Informal enquiries regarding the Business School URS awards can be sent to Tracey Wilman, Research Degrees Admissions Officer, Leeds University Business School at PhD@lubs.leeds.ac.uk.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS