Scholarship

Brunel University of London and the China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship

Brunel University of London Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Jan 09, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

United Kingdom

Applicants

individual

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.

Duration Up to 49 mo
20 awards
Decision 5-6 months

Who Can Apply

Region
United Kingdom
Citizenship
China
Project in
United Kingdom
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Required documents

research_proposal cv 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