PhD Research Studentships

QMUL and Higher Education Commission of Pakistan PhD studentships for entry in September 2017

Apply by:

31 March 2017

Description

The School of Engineering and Materials Science has been allocated a quota of 5 QMUL and Higher Education Commission of Pakistan PhD studentships for entry in September 2017.

Note that under the terms of this scheme, Only applicants who have already successfully secured a HEC PhD Scholarship are eligible to apply to study on the PhD programmes with the School of Engineering and Materials Science at Queen Mary University of London.

Step 1 - HEC Funding Application Details:

For details on how to apply for funding, Please see the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan website for details: http://hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/OSSP/Pages/default.aspx

Step 2 - QM PhD Application Method (Only proceed if you have already successfully secured an HEC Pakistan PhD Studentship for study under the category of Engineering and Materials Science)

Before applying you need to ensure that the School has the expertise within the specific area to supervise your research. To do this, you should visit the School research web pages and review individual staff’s research interests: https://www.sems.qmul.ac.uk/research/

If you are able to identify a match with your own research interests, the next step is to complete the online application process to an appropriate Engineering or Materials PhD programme:

Please remember to include a reference to the "QMUL / HEC Pakistan PhD Studentships" and also the name of the Project/Supervisor to associate your application with this scheme.

Applicants are required to provide confirmation of their HEC PhD Scholarship and also to provide a realistic plan to secure sufficient funding for the duration of the PhD programme. On your application, please be sure to include details of how you intend to secure sufficient funding to complete the research programme and writing up process (£1,265 GBP per month, for a minimum duration of 36 months).

For more details in regards to planning your finances before starting your studies, please see: https://www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/international/money/planning-your-finances-starting-your-studies

Applicant required to start in September/October 2017
The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good Honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
If English is not your first language then you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5 and above (with a minimum score of 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each of the other test components).
International applicants should refer to the following website at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/index.html

The deadline for applicants to apply for study under this scheme is 31st March 2017, Applications will then held for consideration by the School’s Directors of Research. We plan to confirm the results of the five chosen applicants via offer towards the end of April 2017.

Further Guidance on how to apply for a PhD in general is available via: http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/applyresearchdegrees/

Eligibility

The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
If English is not your first language, you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in all sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking).
Candidates are expected to start in (Semester ).
SEMS and Principal-funded studentships: this studentship arrangement covers home tuition fees and provides an annual stipend for up to three years (currently set at the 2023/24 stipend rate of £20,622 pa)
Note that Queen Mary Research Studentships cover home-rated tuition fees only (See: www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/money/feestatus/ for details)
Overseas applicants would be required to meet the difference between home and international tuition fees