The 2024 University of Birmingham CENTRE-UB Scholarship | Apply Today

The University of Birmingham CENTRE-UB Scholarship is an exciting studentship programme to support international research and development of postgraduate students.

The CENTRE-UB Scholarship offers an annual £19,237 stipend– paid in monthly installments), while also covering the full tuition fees of the selected candidate.

This post contains all you need to know to successfully apply for the CENTRE-UB Scholarship. We have provided information on the eligibility criteria, benefits, required documents, and the application procedure.

University of Birmingham CENTRE-UB Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: UK
• Study Abroad: Study in the UK 
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships 
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Reward: Full Scholarship | £19,237 stipend
• No IELTS Required 
• Deadline: May 16, 2024

CENTRE-UB Scholarship Details:

The CENTRE-UB Scholarship invites applications from all who meet our eligibility criteria of having obtained or who are expected to obtain at least a 2:1 degree classification (see individual studentship projects for more detailed information).

Each 4-year studentship will be conducted in close collaboration with a partner organisation. The studentships are with a range of partner organisations (including public, private, or third sector partners) with interest and expertise in human behaviour.

Each doctoral researcher will have 2 academic supervisors from the University of Birmingham and a supervisor based within the partner organisation. 

Eligibility Requirements for the University of Birmingham Scholarship 2024

To be considered for the University of Birmingham Scholarship, you must:

• have obtained or are expected to obtain at least a 2.1 degree classification from a UK university (or equivalent for a non-UK university) in an area related to the specific PhD project.  Please check the specific requirements for your chosen project.
• meet the specific requirements of the projects you are applying to
• meet the entry requirements of the University of Birmingham
• Satisfy the English Language requirements of the university.

Benefits of the University of Birmingham CENTRE-UB Scholarship 2024

Each 4-year studentship will include a UKRI-rate stipend (for 24/25 this is £19,237 – paid in monthly instalments) and tuition fees. PhD students will also have access to ample training opportunities. 

Required Documents for the University of Birmingham CENTRE-UB Scholarship

To apply for a CENTRE-UB PhD studentship you should;

• complete the CENTRE-UB application form, which you can download here.
• This form, together with your CV, your academic transcript, and two references should be submitted via email to [email protected] 
• If you have not yet completed your undergraduate degree, please provide the transcript of the previous years and an academic reference which confirms your expected degree classification.
• At least one of the references should be an academic reference. 

How to Apply for the University of Birmingham CENTRE-UB Scholarship (Step by Step)

To apply for the University of Birmingham CENTRE-UB Scholarship, follow the steps outlined below;

• click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage of the University of Birmingham
• Select the PhD project you would like to apply to
• Download the Centre-UB PhD application form
• Complete the EDI survey
• Email the following documents to [email protected], including the project descriptor in the heading of your email
• In your email, you should include the project descriptor to indicate which PhD project you are applying to – the descriptor for each project is mentioned in the information above. 
• Deadline for applications 16 May, interviews are expected to be early in June 2024.