Scholarship

School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering Scholarship 2026/27 (February 2026)

University of Leeds
Award GBP 20.8K–32K
Closing date Closed
Location Global
For Individuals

About this opportunity

A highly competitive School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering Scholarship at the University of Leeds providing full Academic Fees at the UK fee rate (currently £5,006 in academic session 2025/26) or international fee rate of £32,000, together with a tax-free Maintenance grant (currently £20,780 for academic session 2025/26) per year for 3.5 years. The scholarship is linked to specific research projects within the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, covering areas within the Institute of Communication and Power Networks, Institute of Robotics, Autonomous Systems and Sensing, and Pollard Institute. Recipients are responsible for paying the overtime fee in full during the writing up/overtime year (£340 in Session 2025/26), but the scholarship maintenance allowance will continue to be paid for up to 6 months in the final year of award. The award does not cover costs associated with moving to the UK including visa, Immigration Health Surcharge, and flights. Successful candidates must be able to start on 1 October 2026. The University of Leeds offers a world-leading research environment (REF 2021), professional research facilities, strong industry links, professional skills development opportunities, and comprehensive personal and wellbeing services. The institution welcomes students from more than 140 countries worldwide.
42 - 43 mo
1 award
Academic and funding offers issued by 30 April 2026

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Organization Types

academic

Project Locations

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Region

United Kingdom

How to apply

Interview required

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Required documents

transcripts · cv · cover_letter

Review process

Applications processed after closing date, circulated to supervisors for shortlisting and interview, top candidates forwarded to School Selection Panel for funding decision

Additional benefits

  • mentorship
  • training
  • networking
  • career_services

Restrictions

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