The University of Manchester President’s Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Award is a prestigious scholarship program that offers fully-funded opportunities for outstanding doctoral candidates.

The scholarship aims to attract the brightest minds from around the world to pursue research excellence at one of the UK’s leading research universities.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must hold, or expect to obtain, a first-class or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent.
Candidates should have an outstanding academic track record and research potential.
The scholarship is open to both domestic and international students.

Applicants must have applied for admission to a full-time PhD program at the University of Manchester.

Scholarship Benefits:

The PDS Award provides full funding for tuition fees and a stipend to cover living expenses for the duration of the PhD program.
Additional benefits may include support for conference attendance, research expenses, and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply:

PhD Program Application: Interested candidates must first apply for admission to a full-time PhD program at the University of Manchester through the university’s online application system.
Scholarship Application: Upon submitting the PhD program application, eligible candidates will be automatically considered for the President’s Doctoral Scholar Award. There is no separate application process for the scholarship.

Deadline:

The application deadline for PhD programs at the University of Manchester varies depending on the department and research area. Applicants should refer to the university’s official website or contact their prospective department for specific deadlines.
Scholarship offers are typically included in the admission offer letter.