Sir Francis Hill Postgraduate Scholarship is announced for the academic year 2012-13. This award is open to nominations from the Faculties of Social Sciences and Arts. This Scholarship is founded by a legacy under the will of Sir Francis Hill, Chancellor of the University, 1971 to 1978.
Students with a conditional or an unconditional offer on a PhD research programme in the Faculties of Arts or Social Science at the University of Nottingham or who are currently in the first year of their PhD are eligible to apply. International students are eligible to apply but funding is only at the level of HEU fees and maintenance grant. Each School may nominate one student.
Remission of full time HEU, research postgraduate fees and maintenance grant at Research Council rates (£3,732 and £13,590 for 2011/12). The award is for full time students only. The expected start date for awards is September 2012. The Scholarship can be awarded for around three years provided that the student makes satisfactory progress.
Application Process:
The form gives the process for its completion and an indication of how applicants will be assessed.
- Section one of the form to be completed by the student
- Section two to be completed by two supervisors
- Section three to be completed by the Director of Postgraduate Studies or equivalent
Deadline for applications to be submitted to the Graduate School is 14th May 2012 (noon).
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