The University of Leeds is offering up to six Leeds Doctoral Scholarships for students who wish to begin their PhD studies in the 2025/26 academic year. These prestigious scholarships cover full tuition fees and provide a generous maintenance grant for up to 3.5 years.
Program - Leeds Doctoral Scholarships 2025 - UK
Details
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- University; University of Leeds
- Eligibility:
- To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to meet the following criteria:
- Be classified as UK fee-paying students.
- Be new PhD students (students already enrolled in a PhD are not eligible).
- Hold a First-Class Honours degree (or equivalent). Applicants with a lower classification may be considered if they have a Master’s degree with Distinction or relevant experience.
- Meet the University of Leeds English language requirements (IELTS 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5; higher requirements may apply for some faculties).
- Live within a reasonable distance of the University of Leeds while receiving the scholarship.
- Benefits
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- Full tuition fees are covered for up to 3 years (full-time).
- Annual maintenance grant of £19,237 (for 2024/25), increasing yearly in line with UKRI rates.
- Funding duration: 3.5 years (full-time) or pro-rata for part-time study.
- Application Deadline
Tuesday, 1 April 2025 (17:00 UK time)
- Start Date: 1 October 2025
