The University of Greenwich in the UK is offering the Postgraduate Research Scholarship program, which aims to support exceptional international students enrolling in specific research programs at the university. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on a project focused on investigating the lattice Boltzmann Modelling of Disease Outbreaks (specifically Covid-19) and creating stochastic lattice Boltzmann equations (LBEs) to analyze mechanistic models of disease spreading. The main goal is to identify correlations between spatially dependent parameters and the transmission of infectious diseases.
Host Institution:
The scholarship is hosted by the University of Greenwich in the UK.
Level(s)/Field(s):
The scholarship is available for both Masters and PhD programs in the field of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Greenwich.
Scholarship Value:
The scholarship award is valued at £15,285 and is provided to successful international students.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the University of Greenwich Postgraduate Research Scholarship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
1. Applicants must be international students.
2. The scholarship is applicable to Masters and PhD programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences offered by the University.
3. Non-EU/EEA candidates may require Academic Technology Approval Scheme approval for their application.
4. A PhD project research proposal related to the research area is required.
5. Candidates should demonstrate independent thinking and analytical aptitude for developing innovative scientific or technical solutions.
6. Capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a team is essential.
7. Enthusiasm, motivation, flexibility, and confidence are qualities sought in applicants.
8. For non-native English speakers or those from countries where English is not the majority spoken language, a language proficiency score of at least IELTS 6.5 (in all elements of the test) or an equivalent UK VISA and Immigration secure English Language Test is mandatory, unless the applicant's prior degree was taught in English and obtained in a majority English-speaking country, such as the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, etc., as recognized by the UKBA.
Application Instructions:
To apply for the University of Greenwich Postgraduate Research Scholarship, eligible candidates must follow these steps:
1. Apply online for a study place at the University of Greenwich.
2. Subsequently, candidates will automatically be considered for the scholarship if they meet the eligibility criteria. No separate scholarship application is required.
3. Applicants should include the following documents as part of their application:
a. Scholarship Reference Number (Ref) – included in the personal statement section along with a statement of purpose explaining why they are applying.
b. A research proposal relevant to the subject topic.
c. CV with details of two referees.
d. Academic qualification certificates/transcripts and IELTS/English Language certificate (if applicable).
e. All attachments must be in PDF format.
f. Prior consultation with the Lead Supervisor on the application details is encouraged.
4. The application deadline for the scholarship is not specified. Interested candidates should visit the Official Website for further information.
Note: The University of Greenwich Postgraduate Research Scholarship is a prestigious opportunity for international students to pursue their academic aspirations in the field of Liberal Arts and Sciences at one of the UK's leading institutions. With a generous award value of £15,285, this scholarship provides vital financial support to deserving students who exhibit academic excellence and have a passion for research. If you meet the eligibility criteria, be sure to apply online and submit all the required documents to be considered for this esteemed scholarship.