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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).

Study at MyAV·¶ - Scholarships now available

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 MyAV·¶â€™s 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