The Commonwealth Split-Site PhD Scholarships offer students from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries the opportunity to pursue 12 months of advanced, fully-funded research in the UK.
Overview of Commonwealth Split-Site PhD Scholarships
This program is managed by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the UK, focusing on fostering international development and sustainability. It aims to:
- Promote high-impact research.
- Strengthen academic collaborations between UK and Commonwealth institutions.
- Contribute to sustainable development in home countries.
Scholarship Benefits
Selected scholars will receive comprehensive financial support, including:
- Return airfare from the scholar’s home country to the UK.
- Full tuition fees covered by UK universities.
- Monthly living allowance: £1,378, or £1,690 for London-based scholars.
- Warm clothing allowance (where applicable).
- Research travel grants for UK or overseas studies.
- Child allowance for scholars bringing dependents.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Commonwealth Split-Site PhD Scholarships, candidates must:
- Hold citizenship or refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Be a permanent resident of an eligible country.
- Be enrolled in a PhD program at a Commonwealth university by September 2025.
- Establish strong institutional links between their home and UK universities.
- Possess a first-class or strong second-class degree with relevant postgraduate qualifications.
- Demonstrate financial need for UK study.
- Submit required documents in the correct format.
Selection Process
Applications are assessed based on:
- Academic merit.
- Quality of the research proposal.
- Development impact on the applicant’s home country.
Application Details
Applications for the 2025/2026 academic year are now open. The submission deadline is 16:00 GMT on Monday, 16 December 2024.
Apply now via the Commonwealth Scholarship Application Portal.
For additional information about this programme, visit the Commonwealth Split-Site PhD Scholarships official page.
Conclusion
This scholarship is an unparalleled chance to advance your research, establish academic collaborations, and contribute meaningfully to global development.
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