About the Fully Funded Postgraduate Research Scholarships

The University of Leeds is a Russell Group university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, established in 1831. If English is not your first language, then you will need to show that your English language skills are at a high enough level to succeed in your studies.

Course Level

Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate research program.

Study Subject

Scholarships are awarded available across all disciplines.

Scholarship Award

Successful applicants will receive payment to cover their University tuition fees up to three years, along with a maintenance grant matching the Research Council UK rate (£14,553 for 2017/18).

Host Country

 UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries:

UK/EU and International students can apply for these scholarships. Entrance Requirements: To be eligible you must:

Be a UK/EU or International fee-paying applicantHave achieved at least a First Class (1) Honours degree or equivalent at undergraduate levelMeet the English language requirements of your programme of study if English is not your first language (UK/EU applicants – prior to or at registration; international applicants – by the relevant scholarship deadline)Not have already been awarded or be currently studying for a doctoral degreeNot already be in receipt of a doctoral scholarshipHave applied for a research degree and be in receipt of a student ID number

English Language Requirements: If English is not your first language then you will need to show that your English language skills are at a high enough level to succeed in your studies.

Application Procedure

To apply for a centrally funded research scholarship at the University of Leeds, you need to: Stage 1 – First of all apply for a research place of study by completing a study application form and once you have received your 9 digit student ID number move onto stage two. Stage 2 – Apply for scholarships by working your way through the questions on this form. You will be asked questions on the following:

Contact detailsEnglish Language qualifications (if relevant)Nationality and residencyQualificationsArea of studyEmployment history, publications, prizes etcFurther information – eg how did you find out about the scholarship

Application deadline: 

Applicants are advised to keep checking this site for the most recent updates on this program deadline

How to Apply:

Students can apply for the scholarship online. Online Application Scholarship Link