Are you a humanitarian protection seeker, refugee, or asylum seeker who has a strong interest in research? High-achieving overseas students dealing with humanitarian emergencies have the possibility to receive full funding through the Loughborough University Sanctuary PhD Scholarship. This fellowship ensures that scholars can concentrate fully on their research by covering all tuition costs and providing a large bursary of £19,237 annually for living expenses.
The institution, which has campuses in London and Loughborough, is well-known for its top-notch academic program, world-class research, and welcoming international community. Loughborough University offers the perfect setting for postgraduate study with its state-of-the-art facilities and robust professional development possibilities.
This scholarship is a life-changing opportunity that enables gifted students to further their education at an internationally renowned university without facing financial obstacles.
Apply right away to avoid missing the application deadline!
Host Country: UK
University: Loughborough University
Opportunity Type: PhD
Eligibility Country: International students
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Academic Prominence: Candidates must have outstanding academic performance.
- Study Offer: Must possess an unconditional or conditional offer to enroll in a PhD program at the London or Loughborough campuses.
- Candidates for part-time positions must live in the UK or have caregiving duties.
- Applicants who work full-time are not eligible.
- Nationality & Immigration Status: As long as they fulfill the qualifications for sanctuary or immigration status, applicants may be from any nation.
- Anyone outside of the UK who meets the requirements for a sanctuary may apply.
- At-Risk Scholars: People who are escaping persecution, war, conflict, or serious threats to their personal safety are given priority.
Benefits:
- Complete Tuition Fee Coverage: Recipients can concentrate on their research without worrying about money because the scholarship pays for all tuition costs for the duration of the PhD program.
- Annual Living Stipend: To help with living expenses, scholars will receive a grant of £19,237 annually. Annual increases to this honorarium are possible in accordance with UKRI guidelines.
- Funding Duration: For individuals enrolled in a full-time PhD program, the bursary is awarded for a duration of three years, providing financial stability during the academic journey.
Deadline: 23 June 2025
