Study Subject(s):Arts and Humanities, Social sciences, Business, and Sciences
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: ESRC, BBSRC
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
PhD students at Exeter have the opportunity to research in an interdisciplinary environment with leading experts whose research impacts on the wider world. PhD support is provided through the Researcher Development Programme and Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Programme. Professor Stephen Rippon, Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Research at the University of Exeter said: “We undertake leading research and take pride in providing an exceptional experience for our PhD researchers. This in turn is reflected back through the commitment, enthusiasm and integrity of our students.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: Research is at the heart of the University of Exeter, and in order to develop the next generation of researchers more than 60 fully funded PhD studentships are now available across the arts and humanities, social sciences, business, and sciences. These cover all fees and a maintenance grant for three years. The university has a strong reputation, currently ranked 10th in the Times Good University Guide 2012. In the last Research Assessment Exercise, all 31 subjects offered included world-leading (4*) research and nearly 90 per cent of Exeter’s research was rated as internationally recognised. 2010/11 saw nearly £55 million in research grants and contracts secured and its research income grew by an impressive 23 per cent.

How to Apply: Online or by post