New PhD Funding Available for BME Students
12 November 2018
Windsor Fellowship is working with MyAV·¶ to launch a new scholarships programme to support BME postgraduate research degree students – The MyAV·¶ Research Opportunity Scholarship (MyAV·¶-ROS).
The MyAV·¶-ROS scheme offers full financial support and a skills development programme, both designed to promote academia as a more attractive career option.
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This includes:
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Standard postgraduate UK/EU fees;
A maintenance stipend;
Coaching, mentoring support and advocacy;
Enhanced training and skills development from MyAV·¶â€™s Organisation Development Team, through MyAV·¶â€™s Doctoral Skills Development Programme (including the “Brilliant Club†scholars programme) and the Windsor Fellowship;
Dedicated and bespoke careers advice from the MyAVᦉ۪s Careers team;
Enhanced networking opportunities and support with joining external academic societies and forums.
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The scholarships are open to individuals who meet both of the following criteria:
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Applying to a research degree at MyAV·¶ in one of the following faculties:
UK-permanent residents from one of the following BME ethnic groups:
Black (Black or Black British African, Black or Black British Caribbean, Black or Black British other or Mixed Black or Black British)
Pakistani (Pakistani or Pakistani British, or Pakistani Mixed or Pakistani Mixed British)
Bangladeshi (Bangladeshi or Bangladeshi British, or Bangladeshi Mixed or Bangladeshi Mixed British)
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Awardees will be selected by a panel from MyAV·¶ and the Windsor Fellowship on the basis of:
Holding an ‘offer’ of a place/admission on an eligible MyAV·¶ research degree programme;
Academic attainment – as demonstrated by prior results, references, publications and research proposal;
Financial need – based on socio-economic background.
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Candidates should first make an informal research enquiry to STS before submitting their application for admission to MyAV·¶ – contact us at sts@ucl.ac.uk
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The closing date for a completed MyAV·¶-ROS application is midnight onÌı31st January 2019
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For more information on the Scholarship, including how to apply, visit the