Mar 7, 2009

General Linguistics: PhD Student, University of Leeds, United Kingdom

Institution/ Organization: University of Leeds
Department: School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Web Address: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/smlc/

Level: PhD

Duties: Research

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics


Description:

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Leeds is offering excellent funding opportunities for exceptional applicants across a range of subjects. We are offering:

School of Modern Languages and Cultures Postgraduate Bursaries:

- M.A. by Research or Ph.D. Bursaries: Available to candidates who have been
offered a place on a programme in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures. The bursaries offer a contribution to tuition fees (normally half-fees at the University's standard UK/EU rate). Both Home/EU and International students are eligible to apply. Deadline 12 June 2009.

- Taught M.A. Bursaries: Available to candidates who have been offered a place on a Taught M.A. in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures. The bursaries offer a contribution to tuition fees (normally half-fees at the University's standard UK/EU rate). Both Home/EU and International students are eligible to apply. Deadline 12 June 2009.

*For full details of the available funding sources and information on eligibility
and the application process please check the SMLC Postgraduate Funding
page at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/smlc/pgfunding.htm

Prospective postgraduate students of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures can also apply for University of Leeds postgraduate scholarships:

- University Research Scholarships: Available for students from the United Kingdom and other EU countries who are commencing Ph.D. study from October 2009. Scholarships will cover academic fees at the UK rate and (for full-time students) an annual maintenance grant of up to £13,290. Deadline 1 June 2009.

- Endowed Scholarships: Available for students from the United Kingdom and other EU countries who are commencing Ph.D. study from October 2009. Scholarships will cover academic fees at the UK rate and (for full-time students) an annual maintenance grant of £8000 (unless otherwise stated). Deadline 1 June 2009.

- 10 Full Fee MA Scholarships: available from September 2009 for full time and part-time students from the United Kingdom and students from other EU countries to undertake study for Masters' degrees (taught or research) in any Faculty. Deadline 12 June 2009.

- 2 Small Endowed Awards: Available for full-time Masters' programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Education, Social Sciences & Law and Performance, Visual Arts & Communications. Deadline 12 June 2009.

- 4 Abbey Santander and University of Leeds Postgraduate Scholarships (Latin America): Available for candidates from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and Venezuela undertaking taught postgraduate study or Master's by Research (1 year full-time) in a range of subjects. The value of award is £5000. Closing date to be confirmed.

- 2 Abbey Santander and University of Leeds Postgraduate Scholarships (Spain&Portugal) : Two full fee scholarships (UK/EU rate) are available for candidates from Spain or Portugal undertaking taught postgraduate study or Master's by Research (1 year full-time) in a range of subjects in 2009/10. Closing date to be confirmed.

*For full details of the available funding sources and information on eligibility
and the application process please check the University Postgraduate
Scholarships page at http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk/

Bursary and scholarship applications are invited from highly qualified
prospective students for M.A./M.A. by research and Ph.D. Degrees across the full
range of our areas stated above. For a list of taught M.A. programmes offered by
the School of Modern Languages and Cultures see
www.leeds.ac.uk/smlc/postgraduate.htm#taught.

Application Deadline: 01-Aug-2009

Web Address for Applications: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply.htm

Contact Information:
Dr Kristine Horner
k.horner@leeds.ac.uk


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