Scholarship

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

University of Leeds
Award GBP 25.8K–52.8K
Closing date Closed
Location Global
For Individuals

About this opportunity

A highly competitive School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering Scholarship 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 supports PhD research in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Leeds. Students will work in a world-leading research environment with access to UK-leading facilities and active researchers at the forefront of their area. The scholarship maintenance allowance will continue to be paid for up to 6 months in the final year of award, though recipients are responsible for paying the overtime fee in full in their writing up/overtime year (£340 in Session 2025/26). Recipients must be able to start on 1 October 2026. Please note that the award does not cover the costs associated with moving to the UK, including visa, Immigration Health Surcharge, flights, etc.
42 - 43 mo
1 award
By 30 April 2026 for successful candidates, by 30 May 2026 for unsuccessful candidates

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Project Locations

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Region

United Kingdom

How to apply

Interview required

Stages

  1. 1 multi_round

Required documents

transcripts · cv · cover_letter

Review process

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

Additional benefits

  • training

Restrictions

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