Scholarship
Brunel University of London and the China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship
Brunel University of London
Award
Not specified
Closing date
Closed
Location
CN
For
Individuals
About this opportunity
This scholarship program offers academically outstanding Chinese students the opportunity to pursue a PhD at Brunel University of London. The scholarships are jointly supported by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and Brunel University of London. Twenty (20) full scholarships are available for PhD studies at Brunel University of London, commencing in October 2026 or January 2027. Scholarships are available in all disciplines across the university. Brunel University of London provides full tuition fees for up to 48 months for each successful candidate. The China Scholarship Council provides each scholarship recipient with a stipend for living costs (including medical insurance), one international round trip economy class airfare between China and the UK, and reimbursement for one-off visa application fees. The program requires applicants to first secure a PhD offer from Brunel University and then apply to CSC for the scholarship funding component.
Up to 49 mo
20 awards
5-6 months
Who can apply
Applicant Types
individual
Citizenship
๐จ๐ณ China
Project Locations
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom
Region
United Kingdom
How to apply
Institutional approval
Stages
- 1 two_stage
Required documents
research_proposal ยท cv ยท transcripts
Review process
Two-stage process: First, applicants must apply for PhD admission at Brunel and receive an offer by end of February 2026. Brunel nominates candidates to CSC. Nominated applicants then apply directly to CSC in March 2026. Final decisions from CSC expected in May/June 2026.
Additional benefits
- travel_support
- health_insurance
Restrictions
- geographic_restrictions