Postgraduate Scholarships

We offer a Scholarship towards Taught Masters, LLM by research and MPhil tuition fees for Aberystwyth University graduates registering for postgraduate study in 2024. The Aber-Grad Scholarship applies to both UK/EU and International students. You must hold at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree from Aberystwyth University to be considered eligible for the Aber- Grad Scholarship. The scheme covers all modes of study (full-time, part-time and distance learning) but does not cover staff candidates. The AberGrad Scholarship Scheme may offer applicants who have previously graduated from Aberystwyth University with an Honours degree (classified at 2ii or above) a £1,000 reduction in the tuition fees for the 2024-2025 academic year, and will only be applied for students who are entirely self-financing.

How To Apply: You do not need to apply separately for this loyalty discount. It is automatically awarded to students on enrolment where eligible.

Deadlines: Applications for the relevant course must be received by 31st July 2024 at the latest.

Selection Criteria: Conditions: Students must be graduates of Aberystwyth University having gained at least a 2:2 or above. The scholarship will be automatically awarded to students registering on any Taught Masters scheme, LLM by research or MPhil at Aberystwyth University. All Aberystwyth University graduates (UK, other EU and non-EU) are eligible. The scheme covers all modes of study (full-time, part-time and distance-learning). Applicants may only hold the Aber-grad scholarship with other funding so long as the combined amount does not exceed 50% of the proposed Masters tuition fees. Please note that the regulations of other scholarships prevent them from being held with other awards. It is the applicants’ responsibility to seek confirmation on this). It does not cover those receiving scholarships or bursaries exceeding 50% of the proposed tuition fees and it does not cover staff candidates.

Awarding Body: Aberystwyth University

Further Information: If you have any queries about the Aber-Grad Scholarship, please contact the Postgraduate Admissions Office (pg-admissions@aber.ac.uk). Please note that this scheme is subject to annual review.

A number of AberDoc PhD scholarships will be available for 2024-2025, in an open competition. As usual, AberDoc awards cover Home tuition fees and a stipend of approx. £18,622 per annum. Awards will commence in September 2024 and are tenable for up to three years. In addition there will be up to three President’s Scholarships for the best international candidates to cover the difference between the Home and International tuition fee in their cases.

How To Apply: If you wish to be considered for an AberDoc Scholarship for PhD study commencing in September 2024, you must have submitted a full PhD application (including research proposal) via the online Postgraduate Admissions Portal by 12 January 2024. Current AU PhD students who wish to be considered for an AberDoc Scholarship commencing in September 2024 must have completed an AberDoc Expression of Interest Form 2024 (for use by current AU PhD students only) and have submitted it to pg-admissions@aber.ac.uk by this deadline. Existing AU PhD students are not required to submit a new PhD application via the online Postgraduate Admissions Portal.

Deadlines: PhD applications must be received by the Postgraduate Admissions Office by 12 January 2024.

Selection Criteria: To be eligible you must: • have or expect to obtain at least upper second-class honours in your first degree • apply and be offered a place for doctoral study at Aberystwyth • non-UK students must achieve IELTS 7.0, or equivalent (before the end of March 2024 at the latest) • be commencing your doctoral study in September 2024 or be a current AU PhD student.

Awarding Body: Aberystwyth University

Further Information: For further information please see https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/study-with-us/fees/postgrad/uk/research/aberdoc/ or contact the relevant Academic Department or the Postgraduate Admssions Office. Email:pg-admissions@aber.ac.uk

Benefits of Music Scholarships include: £650 a year, free membership of all musical and affiliated ensembles (including orchestras, bands etc.) and, free use of practice, library and other appropriate facilities

How To Apply: Please see: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/study-with-us/ug-studies/scholarships/music/music-bursaries-form/

Deadlines: 30 June of the year of entry to University.

Selection Criteria: We welcome applications for the Music Scholarship from musicians and singers across all of our undergraduate and postgraduate subject areas.

Awarding Body: Aberystwyth University

Further Information: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/study-with-us/ug-studies/scholarships/music/

The Human Geography pathway of the ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership for Wales (Wales DTP) invites applications for PhD study, with the possibility of being awarded a fully-funded ESRC PhD studentship, available to start in October 2022 at Aberystwyth University, Cardiff University or Swansea University. We welcome applications for both full- and part-time study. Studentships are available as either ‘1+3’ (i.e. one full-time year of a research training master’s degree followed by three years of full-time doctoral study or the part-time equivalent) or ‘+3’ (i.e. three years of full-time doctoral study or its part-time equivalent), depending on the needs of the applicant. Each institution values diversity and equality at all levels and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

How To Apply: A completed application form for admission to doctoral study in Aberystwyth University submitted to the postgraduate admissions application portal by the deadline of 12.00 noon GMT on 4 February 2022. https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/study-with-us/pg-studies/apply/#apply-online Incomplete Applications or applications received after this specified time will not be accepted.

Deadlines: 12.00 noon GMT on 4 February 2022

Selection Criteria: Fully-funded Wales DTP studentships are available to both UK and International (including EU and EEA) students. All applicants will be eligible for a full award consisting of a maintenance stipend and payment of tuition fees at the UK research organisation rate. Applicants must satisfy studentship eligibility requirements. For further details, see the UKRI web site. Academic eligibility: ESRC studentships are highly competitive. Candidates should have an excellent background in the social sciences, holding a first or a strong upper second class Bachelor’s degree; applications from those who hold a relevant research training Masters degree (or have an equivalent background in research training) will also be considered for a ‘+3’ award. Employment: Full-time ESRC studentship award holders cannot hold either a full-time job, or a permanent part-time job, during the period of their award. Part-time ESRC studentship award holders cannot hold a full-time job.

Awarding Body: Economic & Social Research Council

Further Information: Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview; interviews are expected to take place in March 2022. After interview, a final shortlist of applicants will be forwarded to a panel that is convened by the ESRC Wales DTP Management Group and at which final decisions with regard to studentship awards will be made. In most cases, successful applicants can expect to hear by mid-April 2022. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Dr Gareth Hoskins (Aberystwyth University, tgh@aber.ac.uk), Professor Gary Bridge (Cardiff University, bridgeg@cardiff.ac.uk) or Professor Dave Clarke (Swansea University, D.B.Clarke@Swansea.ac.uk).

The Mason's Bursary is normally open to all DLS MSc/MRES courses and is worth £1,250.

How To Apply: Applications should consist of your CV and a letter stating why you feel you would be a suitable candidate for the Bursary. Please send these documents to Dr Sebastian McBride (sdm@aber.ac.uk) by the deadline. You should also have applied to an MSc/MRes course within the Department of Life Sciences prior to submitting the application for the bursary.

Deadlines: 30th June

Selection Criteria: Applicants must be UK residents and have or expect to gain at least a 2:2 Honours degree (or equivalent)

Awarding Body: Worshipful Company of Saddlers Mason’s Institute

Further Information: Please contact Dr Sebastian McBride (sdm@aber.ac.uk) in the Department of Life Sciences

E.H. Carr studentships are offered by the Department of International Politics for PhD study. All applicants are eligible for these awards irrespective of nationality or proposed area of research. These awards cover UK (Home) fees and include a maintenance grant and a travel/research fund. Please note that award holders from non-UK countries will be required to pay the difference between UK tuition fees and the international rate. In addition to undertaking their PhD research, successful candidates will engage in a tailor-made career development programme, to include, for example, undergraduate seminar teaching.

How To Apply: Applications for PhD study are made via the University's online Postgraduate Application Portal. Applicants re required to provide two letters of reference (or the details of two academic referees), and a research proposal (approx 1,500 words) at the point of application. Applicants may also wish to include a personal statement/letter of motivation that explains the reasons for wanting to undertake PhD research and any other information, such as professional or voluntary experience, which may be useful to the departmental admissions team.

Deadlines: To be considered for this award, full PhD applications must be received by the end of January each year.

Selection Criteria: Please note that the Department places considerable emphasis on the quality of the research proposal, which should identify a clearly articulated research project, explain the significance of the proposed research, describe the approach/methodology to be employed, and reflect on the anticipated contribution of the project.

Awarding Body: Department of International Politics

Further Information: Please contact the Department of International Politics for further information: interpol@aber.ac.uk

There may be new bursaries available each academic year for international PhD students in Physics or Mathematics. These awards cover the difference between home and international tuition fees.

How To Apply: Applications for PhD study are made via the University’s online Postgraduate Application Portal. Applicants are required to provide two letters of reference (or the details of two academic referees), and a research proposal (approx. 1,500 words) at the point of application. Applicants may also wish to include a personal statement/letter of motivation which explains the reasons for wanting to undertake PhD research and any other information, such as professional or voluntary experience, which may be useful to the departmental admissions team.

Deadlines: Deadline may apply. Please contact the relevant department: Physics: phys@aber.ac.uk Mathematics: maths@aber.ac.uk

Selection Criteria: Selection will be judged on academic merit and research potential.

Awarding Body: Aberystwyth University

Further Information: For further information please contact the relevant department: Physics: phys@aber.ac.uk Mathematics: maths@aber.ac.uk

International students are strongly encouraged to approach the British Council in their home countries at the earliest date possible to enquire about assistance. The British Council administers a number of awards (e.g.the British Chevening Scholarships) for the British Government, international organisations and multinational corporations. In addition, most British Council offices will have a library of resources that you can use to find out about independent charities and trusts that may have scholarships to award in your chosen field of study.

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Awarding Body: British Council

Further Information: For further information visit the British Council website https://www.britishcouncil.org/

Chevening Scholarships are awarded to International students with excellent academic backgrounds who wish to pursue full-time postgraduate study in the UK. The scholarships are primarily for those who wish to undertake a Taught Masters degree.

How To Apply: Prospective scholars applying for Chevening scholarships should apply using the online application tool: https://www.chevening.org/apply

Deadlines: Please check the Chevening Scholarship website for deadline: https://www.chevening.org/apply

Selection Criteria: Further information about Chevening Scholarships, including the eligibility criteria and application process, can be found at https://www.chevening.org/

Awarding Body: Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Further Information: Please contact the Forgein and Commonwealth Office for further information: <a href="http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/scholarships/chevening/">www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/scholarships/chevening/</a>

Loans are available for US citizens and eligible non-US citizens who are resident in the US. The loans are provided by the US Federal Government and administered directly by the University.

How To Apply: ou will need to complete your FASFA online and complete a master promissory note (MPN) for each loan you wish to take out. See https://studentloans.gov/ for further details. All US Federal Direct Loans are subject to an assessment of personal eligibility, and the eligibility of the course that you wish to study. At the end of the application and eligibility assessment process. loans are then originated by the University. This is only done for students who have been offered and who have accepted a place to study at Aberystwyth University.

Deadlines: There are no specific deadlines; however it is advisable that applications are made as early as possible. Your FAFSA and MPNs should be completed before the end of May. We will only start originating loans from June onwards.

Selection Criteria: Eligibility for loans will be determined by an assessment of your FAFSA information, and an assessment of the eligibility of your chosen course of study. The University will provide those who are assessed to be eligible with a breakdown of their cost of attendance and details of the maximum amounts available (subject to the limits set by the US Government) for borrowing via each loan route. Individuals must then confirm the amount they wish to borrow, and complete various administrative steps, before the university can confirm and originate loans on the US system. The loans are for on-campus studies in Aberystwyth.

Awarding Body: US Government

Further Information: For further information please see: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/postgrad/fees-finance/international/us-federal-loans/

Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs) are grants to help with the extra costs a student may face because of a disability. Conditions covered include long-term illnesses, mental-health conditions or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.

How To Apply: Course applications need to be made in the first instance. Please see How to apply for application information: www.aber.ac.uk/en/postgrad/howtoapply/ Application for DSA can be made after the course application. Please see the Direct Gov website for information: www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/EducationAndTraining/HigherEducation/DG_10034898

Deadlines: Applications should be made as early as possible.

Selection Criteria: Students with physical conditions, students with specific learning difficulties and students with mental health difficulties will be considered and assessed.

Awarding Body: UK Government

Further Information: Please contact the University's Disability Officer at the earliest possible opportunity. Please visit the University's Student Support website: <a href="http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/student-support/">www.aber.ac.uk/en/student-support/</a>

The Department of Physics is part of the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Diamond Science and Technology. In previous years, students have studied an MSc at the University of Warwick before embarking on a specific PhD project based at one of the partner universities.

How To Apply: Please contact the Department of Physics [phys@aber.ac.uk] for further information regarding the availability of specific research positions.

Deadlines: Deadlines dependant on particular project. Please contact relevant Academic Department.

Selection Criteria: Selection will be made on academic ability and research potential for specific project.

Awarding Body: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Further Information: Department of Physics - phys@aber.ac.uk

Aberystwyth University, and other universities in Wales, are part of the ESRC Wales Doctoral Training Partnership. ESRC DTP Studentships in International Politics are offered on either a +3 or a 1+3 basis. Further information is available at the ESRC Wales Doctoral Training Partnership website, at https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/interpol/study-with-us/postgraduate/phd/funding/ and from the department Director of Graduate Studies, Dr Charalampos Efstathopoulos (che15@aber.ac.uk).

How To Apply: Applications for PhD study are made via the University’s online Postgraduate Application Portal. Applicants are required to provide two letters of reference (or the details of two academic referees), and a research proposal (approx. 1,500 words) at the point of application. Applicants may also wish to include a personal statement/letter of motivation which explains the reasons for wanting to undertake PhD research and any other information, such as professional or voluntary experience, which may be useful to the departmental admissions team.

Deadlines: Please contact the Department of International Politics for further information regarding potential ESRC opportunities, and the associated deadlines.

Selection Criteria: Candidates should have an excellent academic background in the social sciences (first class or a strong 2i UK Bachelors Honours degree or equivalent). Applications from those holding a relevant research training Masters (or equivalent research training background) may be considered for a +3 award.

Awarding Body: Economic & Social Research Council

Further Information: Further information about ESRC opportunities at the Department of International Politics can be found at https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/interpol/study-with-us/postgraduate/phd/funding/ or you can contact the Department - interpol@aber.ac.uk directly for information about potential funding opportunities.

Aberystwyth University has been allocated 2 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Awards for September 2024 entry year for the MRes Parasite Control programme. The awards are intended to assist students from developing Commonwealth countries who have the requisite academic background but cannot fund the tuition fee and are not eligible for any other British Government award. The award covers tuition fees, the costs of travel to and from the UK and provides a living allowance. The Commonwealth Secretariat advise on the number of awards available, and the eligible courses at each institution, and these may vary year-on-year.

How To Apply: Application are made to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) directly via their website at: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-shared-scholarships-applications/ The CSC set their own deadlines, which must be adhered to. Further information is available at: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-shared-scholarships/ CSC candidates should not apply for a relevant course at Aberystwyth University at the scholarship application stage. They are only be expected to apply for a place on the relevant course through the University’s Application Portal system at a later stage of the shortlisting stage.

Deadlines: For the 2024/25 scholarship competition, the deadline for scholarship applications to be made to the CSC is 16:00 GMT on 14 December 2023.

Selection Criteria: Further information about the selection criteria can be found at https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-shared-scholarships/

Awarding Body: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission/FCDO/Aberystwyth University

Further Information: Candidates must hold, at the very least, the equivalent of a UK upper second class (2i) Bachelors Honours degree in a closely related relevant discipline. In reality, many candidates will have a first class degree. Candidates must also be able to evidence that they meet the English language proficiency entry requirement of their chosen course.

The Centenary award gives annual bursaries to pay up to 75%* of course fees for selected postgraduate students in agriculture (Masters or PhD). To apply for the Centenary Award please contact centenary_award@nfumutual.co.uk to request further details and an application form.

How To Apply: To apply for the Centenary Award you need to meet the following initial guidelines: • You have gained (or currently are expected to gain) at least a 2:1 in agriculture or a related degree. • You have been accepted (or provisionally accepted) on a postgraduate agricultural course (Masters or PhD) in the British Islands** commencing in Autumn 2025. • You are a citizen of the British Islands** If you are eligible to apply for the Centenary Award please contact centenary_award@nfumutual.co.uk to request further details and an application form. **British Islands: The British Islands refers collectively to the following four states: • The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland • The Bailiwick of Jersey • The Bailiwick of Guernsey (inc Alderney, Herm and Sark) • The Isle of Man

Deadlines: 30th June 2025. After which date short listed applicants may be requested for interview.

Selection Criteria: To select the students the judging panel will be looking for applicants who are not only excellent academic performers, but are also committed to the future of agriculture. Your study course should feature at least one of the below three areas of interest as the main part of your course: • Sustainable agriculture and climate change • International agricultural development • The application of science and innovative technology to the agricultural industry

Awarding Body: NFU Mutual Charitable Trust

Further Information: If you’re successful in receiving a bursary you will be asked to write a report at the end of your study. This will help to tell NFU Mutual Charitable Trust how your work will benefit the agricultural industry at large. For further Information please contact: centenary_award@nfumutual.co.uk

Quota STFC research studentships are available for applicants for research degrees (space/planetary physics only) in the Department of Physics.

How To Apply: Please refer to the STFC website for more detailed information: https://stfc.ukri.org/index.cfm or contact the Department: phys@aber.ac.uk

Selection Criteria:

Awarding Body: STFC (UKRI)

Further Information: https://stfc.ukri.org/index.cfm

BBSRC grants studentships for research courses in the field of biological sciences. Studentships at Aberystwyth University are currently available for studies leading to the award of MPhil or PhD at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences. Full awards will cover tuition fees and a maintenance allowance set at the Research Councils UK level. Fees only awards may also be available and will cover tuition fees.

How To Apply: For further information on application procedures and eligibility please contact the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (ibers@aber.ac.uk) or refer to the BBSRC's website: https://bbsrc.ukri.org/

Deadlines: Please see the BBSRC's website.

Selection Criteria: Selection will be judged on academic excellence and research potential.

Awarding Body: BBSRC

Further Information: Please see the BBSRC's website.

Aberystwyth University is one of a number of institutions in the South, West & Wales Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) and has successfully secured funding for PhD scholarships in the arts and humanities. Successful students may benefit from potential supervision and training opportunities available at more than one university within the DTP.

How To Apply: Details of the application procedure can be found on the SWW DTP website at https://www.sww-ahdtp.ac.uk/

Deadlines: Further information regarding the relevant application deadlines can be found at https://www.sww-ahdtp.ac.uk/

Selection Criteria: Selection will be made on academic ability and research potential for specific project.

Awarding Body: AHRC

Further Information: Further information: is available for the SWW DTP at https://www.sww-ahdtp.ac.uk/ or from the relevant academic department at Aberystwyth University..

The James Pantyfedwen Foundation distributes grants to postgraduate students from Wales studying for a Masters or PhD award. Grants will be offered towards the payment of tuition fees only, up to a maximum of £5,000 in each case. The objectives of the James Pantyfedwen Foundation include: “ ... the advancement, encouragement and promotion of religion, education, the Arts and agriculture and other charitable purposes for the benefit of Welsh persons primarily in Wales”. "In practice these objects have been interpreted to include support for: students undertaking postgraduate study, especially research work".

How To Apply: Details and application forms can be downloaded from the James Pantyfedwen website on www.jamespantyfedwen.cymru.

Deadlines: The closing date for any applications for the 2024-25 academic year is 31st May 2024

Selection Criteria: Details are available from the James Pantyfedwen website on www.jamespantyfedwen.cymru.

Awarding Body: James Pantyfedwen

Further Information: The James Pantyfedwen Foundation Pantyfedwen, 9 Market Street, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1DL Telephone: 01970 612806 e-mail: post@jamespantyfedwen.cymru

GEMS are the European contacts for Sallie Mae and this landing page gives students a dedicated starting point to apply for a loan:

How To Apply: Please see: https://myglobaled.com/student-loans/undergraduate-loans/study-abroad/

Deadlines: Please see: https://myglobaled.com/student-loans/undergraduate-loans/study-abroad/

Selection Criteria: Please see: <a href="https://myglobaled.com/student-loans/undergraduate-loans/study-abroad/">https://myglobaled.com/student-loans/undergraduate-loans/study-abroad/</a>

Awarding Body: Sallie Mae

Further Information: Aberystwyth University wishes to provide as much relevant information to prospective students as possible but is unable to endorse any particular commercial product. Loans must be repaid and it is the student’s choice whether or not to take out any particular loan and it is up to them to be aware of the terms and conditions of such loans.

Applicants for taught and research Masters degrees who normally reside either in Wales or in England may be able to apply for student loans to support tuition fees, living costs and other study expenses. Loans will be available at any university with degree awarding powers in the UK (including Aberystwyth University). Similar programmes also exist for Scotland and Northern Ireland. As this is a devolved matter, you must apply via the relevant student finance body in the country in which you are resident.

How To Apply: Further information is available from the relevant Student Finance company

Deadlines: You can apply from late June onwards. You are advised to apply at least one month before your course start date in order to receive funds in a timely manner.

Selection Criteria: You must ordinarily have been resident in the relevant UK country for a period of 3 years prior to the start of your course. • Masters degrees in all disciplines and subject areas may be eligible. • The loans may be available for full-time/part-time programmes and fixed length distance-learning programmes (in DIS and IBERS only). Flexible distance-learning programmes are not supported. • If you already have a Masters or PhD you are not eligible to apply for the loan. • You must be under the age of 60. • PGCE, PG Cert or PG Diploma students are not eligible.

Awarding Body: Relevant Student Finance body

Further Information: Please contact the relevant Student Finance body in the first instance

Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarships may be available for PhD candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries. The award allows such candidates to spend up to 12 months at a UK university as part of their doctoral studies in their home country. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, these Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

How To Apply: Applications are made online directly to the Commonwealth Secretariat. Further information is available at https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-split-site-scholarships-for-low-and-middle-income-countries/

Deadlines: Scholarship application deadlines are set by the Commonwealth Secretariat. Further information can be found on their website.

Selection Criteria: To apply for these scholarships, you must: be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person; be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country; and be registered for a PhD at a university in your home country by the time your scholarship is confirmed. Your final qualification will be awarded by your home country university (not your proposed UK university). This scholarship will not support your period of study at your home country university. Applicants should ensure that an institutional or departmental link exists between their home university and their proposed UK university. Applicants should hold a first degree of at least UK Bachelors upper second class (2i) honours standard, or a UK Bachelors second class (2ii) degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree).

Awarding Body: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission/UK FCDO

Further Information: cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/split-site-scholarships-low-middle-income-countries/

If you are starting a full-time or part-time postgraduate Doctoral course (such as a PhD) you may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan. A Postgraduate Doctoral Loan may be available if you do not already hold a Doctoral degree or higher qualification. If you have a lower level qualification and are ‘topping up’ to a Doctoral degree, you will not be eligible for the loan, as a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan may only be available for a full postgraduate Doctoral course. Postgraduate Doctoral Loans are not based on your household income.

How To Apply: Students domiciled in England should apply via Student Finance England: https://www.gov.uk/doctoral-loan. Students domiciled in Wales should apply via Student Finance Wales: https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/postgraduate-students/postgraduate-doctoral-loan.aspx

Deadlines: Please contact Student Finance Wales or Student Finance England as appropriate.

Selection Criteria: Please see: https://www.gov.uk/doctoral-loan/eligibility (Student Finance England) or https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/postgraduate-students/postgraduate-doctoral-loan.aspx (Student Finance Wales) as appropriate

Further Information: Student Finance Wales: https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/contact.aspx Student Finance England: https://www.gov.uk/doctoral-loan/further-information

AIMLAC aims at forming the next generation of AI innovators across a broad range of STEMM disciplines. The CDT provides advanced multi-disciplinary training in an inclusive, caring and open environment that nurture each individual student to achieve their full potential. The UKRI CDT in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Advanced Computing provides 4-year, fully funded PhD opportunities across broad research themes: T1: data from large science facilities (particle physics, astronomy, cosmology) T2: biological, health and clinical sciences (medical imaging, electronic health records, bioinformatics) T3: novel mathematical, physical, and computer science approaches (data, hardware, software, algorithms) Its partner institutions are Swansea University (lead institution), Aberystwyth University, Bangor University, University of Bristol and Cardiff University. The scholarships are funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Applications are encouraged from candidates from a diverse background that can positively contribute to the future of our society. Subject areas: Biological and Health Sciences; Mathematics and Computer Science; Physics and Astronomy.

How To Apply: To apply, please visit the CDT website and follow the instructions to apply online. For general enquiries, please contact Rhian Melita Morris cdt-aimlac@swansea.ac.uk Please note that you will also need to submit a full PhD application via Aberystwyth University’s online Postgraduate Admissions portal. To make the course application, visit the relevant Course Page and select the “Apply Now” button to start your application.

Deadlines: Applications for this scholarship competition for the coming academic year have now closed. Information for future academic years will be published as and when available.

Selection Criteria: The typical academic requirement is a minimum of a 2i undergraduate degree in biological and health sciences; mathematics and computer science; physics and astronomy or a relevant discipline. Candidates should be interested in AI and big data challenges, and in (at least) one of the three research themes. You should have an aptitude and ability in computational thinking and methods (as evidenced by a degree in physics and astronomy, medical science, computer science, or mathematics, for instance) including the ability to write software (or willingness to learn it). This scholarship is open to UK/home and international candidates. For more information on eligibility, please visit the UKRI CDT in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Advanced Computing website <a href="http://cdt-aimlac.org/">cdt-aimlac.org/</a>

Awarding Body: Aberystwyth University

Further Information: Scholarship Start Date: September/October 2021. Positions are funded for 4 years, including 6-month placements with the external partners. The CDT will recruit 12 positions in 2022. Training in AI, high-performance computing (HPC) and high-performance data analytics (HPDA) plays an essential role, as does engagement with external partners, which include large international companies, locally based start-ups and SMEs, and government and Research Council partners. Training will be delivered via cohort activities across the partner institutions. The external partners include: We Predict, ATOS, DSTL, Mobileum, GCHQ, IBM, Microsoft, Quantum Foundry, Dwr Cymru, Amplyfi, DiRAC, Agxio, STFC, NVIDIA, Oracle, QinetiQ, Intel, TWI and many more. More information, and a description of research projects, can be found at the UKRI CDT in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Advanced Computing website. Each scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees and a UKRI standard stipend of £15,285 per annum. Additional funding is available for training, research and conference expenses.

Aberystwyth University is a member in the UK Food Systems Centre for Doctoral Training (UKFS-CDT). This will train over 65 doctoral students from 2021-2027. The UKFS-CDT will create cohorts of future food systems leaders and innovators who can lead the UK towards a resilient, healthy and inclusive food future. Research will be fundamentally interdisciplinary and combine natural sciences and social sciences approaches, and methods. All students will work with food systems stakeholders in their studies. Research can encompass (but is not limited to) the following topics: Environmental sustainability, climate change (Healthy Environment) Food production, distribution, manufacturing and waste (Healthy Economy) Food Environment, Consumer Behaviour, Diets, Nutrition and Health (Healthy People) Food System Governance and Resilience (Healthy Society) Livestock health and welfare (Healthy Animals) The UKFS-CDT brings together the Natural Resources Institute of the University of Greenwich (lead institution), University College London, Royal Veterinary College, Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences at Aberystwyth University, Centre for Food Policy at City University, University of Sussex, and Brunel University London; and two leading agricultural research institutes, NIAB EMR & Rothamsted Research, plus over 50 partners from business, government and civil society. We offer over 350 potential supervisors to support interdisciplinary food systems training in collaboration with the UK Food Systems Academy (more details at www.foodsystems-cdt.ac.uk).

How To Apply: To apply for a UKFS-CDT studentship, please visit www.foodsystems-cdt.ac.uk and follow the instructions online. For general enquiries, please contact info@foodsystems-cdt.ac.uk.

Deadlines: Applications for this scholarship competition for the coming academic year have now closed. Information for future academic years will be published as and when available.

Selection Criteria: Further information about the UKFS-CDT, and the opportunities available, can be found at www.foodsystems-cdt.ac.uk.

Awarding Body: Aberystwyth University

Further Information: The UKFS-CDT will provide 15+ fully funded UKRI 4-year doctoral studentships, and interdisciplinary food systems training, for applicants seeking to commence PhD study in September 2021. Further information about the UKFS-CDT, and the opportunities available, can be found at www.foodsystems-cdt.ac.uk.

Up o £30,000 funding for brilliant disabled students to study a Masters course.

How To Apply: https://www.snowdontrust.org/financial-awards/scholarships/

Deadlines: The deadline for Snowdon Master's Scholarship applications has now passed

Selection Criteria: The scholarship is open to national and international disabled students with the ability to create change, including excellence within a chosen field of study, or the ability to demonstrate leadership through work place or extracurricular activities.

Awarding Body: Global Disability Innovation Hub

Further Information: https://www.snowdontrust.org/financial-awards/scholarships/

From September 2021, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is opening up its PhD studentships to international students (including European students). All students selected for a PhD studentship are entitled to full funding, with UKRI covering a stipend and fees at the home level, while Aberystwyth University covers the difference between home and international fees. Recipients will therefore not be liable for any tuition fees.

How To Apply: https://www.ukri.org/our-work/developing-people-and-skills/find-studentships-and-doctoral-training/get-a-studentship-to-fund-your-doctorate/

Deadlines: Research organisations set their own deadlines for applications. Many open for applications early in the academic year and close in January or February. This is not a hard and fast rule. It is important that you check the deadlines for the research organisation where you want to study.

Selection Criteria: Any prospective doctoral student wishing to study at a UK research organisation, including prospective international students, can apply for a UKRI studentship. All UKRI-funded doctoral students will be eligible for the full award – both the stipend to support living costs, and fees at the UK research organisation rate.

Awarding Body: UKRI

Further Information: https://www.ukri.org/our-work/developing-people-and-skills/find-studentships-and-doctoral-training/get-a-studentship-to-fund-your-doctorate/

We are delighted to provide our international students* with the International Accommodation Award, meaning the cost of your housing during the first year of your studies is included in your tuition fees (if living in a specified University residence). The University has several different accommodation buildings. This scholarship is different depending on which building you choose but is either totally free or discounted by £2,000.

How To Apply: When you make an application to study at Aberystwyth University, you will be given access to the Accommodation Portal, which opens in April. You will be offered the International Accommodation Award for Cwrt Mawr. If Cwrt Mawr is where you want to live, you should accept this offer. If you would prefer to live in a different residence, you should reject the offer and select where you would prefer to live. A £2,000 discount on the cost of the accommodation will then be applied.

Deadlines: All normal regulations concerning accommodation licences and application deadlines apply.

Selection Criteria: Students will be eligible for this offer for the first year of their course, provided they remain full-time and full fee-paying; No discounts can be provided for accommodation which is not managed by the University;

Awarding Body: Aberystwyth University

Further Information: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/postgrad/fees-finance/international/taught/inclusive-accommodation/

This is one short term (three to nine-month) research scholarship for a visiting student to study at one of the participating Welsh Universities (including Aberystwyth University), in any field. Top scholars currently studying for their PhD in the USA are welcome to apply to the Global Wales visiting student award. It is a central award to any of the Welsh Universities, but the applicant should specify the proposed subject to study, and their proposed university. Award covers: £4,500 for visiting researchers (usually a 3-6 month stay) intended as a contribution towards US-UK travel, institutional fees, accommodation, and general maintenance costs while in the UK.

How To Apply: For further details, including information about how to apply for this award, please visit: www.fulbright.org.uk/going-to-the-uk

Deadlines: Applications close early October for the following academic year.

Selection Criteria: For further details, including information about how to apply for this award, please visit: www.fulbright.org.uk/going-to-the-uk

Awarding Body: Global Wales - Welsh Government

Further Information: For further details, including information about how to apply for this award, please visit: www.fulbright.org.uk/going-to-the-uk

DEFRA awards studentships for research in the area of agricultural studies. At Aberystwyth studentships are sometimes available for MPhil and PhD courses at the Institute of Biological, Environmental & Rural Sciences.

How To Apply: Please contact the Institute for further information: ibrstaff@aber.ac.uk

Deadlines: Please see: sciencesearch.defra.gov.uk/default.aspx

Selection Criteria: Please see: <a href="http://sciencesearch.defra.gov.uk/default.aspx">sciencesearch.defra.gov.uk/default.aspx</a>

Awarding Body: DEFRA - UK Government

Further Information: Please see: <a href="http://sciencesearch.defra.gov.uk/default.aspx">sciencesearch.defra.gov.uk/default.aspx</a> or https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

Quotas are usually allocated to departments to distribute to suitable applicants. Although we do not hold any quotas currecntly, the following departments at Aberystwyth have held quotas of NERC awards in the recent past: Department of Geography and Earth Sciences (PhD) Institute of Biological, Environmental & Rural Sciences (PhD)

How To Apply: Further information about applying for these awards can be obtained from the departments listed above or from the (NERC website): https://nerc.ukri.org/

Deadlines: Please refer to https://nerc.ukri.org/

Selection Criteria: Please refer to https://nerc.ukri.org/

Awarding Body: NERC (UKRI)

Further Information: Please refer to https://nerc.ukri.org/

A £1,000 tuition fee discount (for each year of the course) for eligible students who meet our selection criteria.

How To Apply: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/study-with-us/international/fees-scholarships/international-family-award/#how-to-apply

Selection Criteria: To be eligible for the Award, you must be a direct relative of a student who is currently, or has previously, studied at Aberystwyth University. Applicants must have applied directly to the University and be classified as an international fee-payer.

Further Information: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/study-with-us/international/fees-scholarships/international-family-award/

A £1,000 tuition fee discount (for each year of study) for eligible students who meet our selection criteria.

How To Apply: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/study-with-us/international/fees-scholarships/caru-aber-international-award/#how-to-apply

Selection Criteria: To be eligible for the Award, you must have spent a period of time studying at Aberystwyth University as an associate student. This includes studies on Exchange or Study Year Abroad programmes (either one semester or two) as well as any of our Summer Schools. Applicants must have applied directly to the University and be classified as an international fee-payer.

Further Information: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/study-with-us/international/fees-scholarships/caru-aber-international-award/

A £1,000 bursary for applicants to an MA, MPhil or MRes course within the Department of Modern Languages. The prize is awarded on the basis of a 500-word research proposal (not including bibliography). Each proposal is read by two staff members, designated by the PG tutor, who will each assess the proposal’s relevance and rigour. UG results (projected UG results for current Final Year students) may be used to decide between proposals of equal merit.

How To Apply: Applications should be sent to the central departmental address modernlangs@aber.ac.uk with the subject line Glynis R. Thompson Bursary.

Deadlines: 1 May (for September entry)

Selection Criteria: Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree of at least 2(1) (applicants in the final year of their undergraduate degree are welcome to apply, and to forward their degree results to us in due course). At least one of the main languages taught in the department (French, German, Italian, Spanish) must have been part of the student’s Undergraduate degree (joint honours students combining a language with another subject are eligible).

Further Information: Please email the Department if you have any questions - modernlangs@aber.ac.uk

The Pennar Scholarship Fund was created in 2023 through a donation of £500,000 from Dr David Jenkins, who studied for his degree and PhD in the Department of Welsh History forty years previously. Dr Jenkins retired as Principal Curator of Transport at Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales in 2017, after a 35-year career, and remains an Honorary Research Fellow of the Museum.

How To Apply: If you wish to be considered for a Pennar Scholarship for PhD study commencing in September 2025, you must have submitted a full PhD application (including research proposal) via the online Postgraduate Admissions Portal. You must also send a copy of the outline of your proposed research project to Dr Steve Thompson, sdt@aber.ac.uk

Deadlines: 30 May 2025

Selection Criteria: Candidates must have attained, or be expected to attain, a first-class honours degree and/or a master’s degree. Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open solely to applicants who are eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK (United Kingdom) rate.

Awarding Body: Pennar Scholarship, Aberystwyth University

Further Information: Subject area: Social and Economic History of Wales, 1500-2000 Start date: September of each year Supervisors: Informal scholarship enquiries from applicants to prospective supervisors – prior to the application deadline – are strongly encouraged so that there is a fit between the projected research project and the interests of the supervisor; please direct these to the relevant member/s of staff of the Department of History and Welsh History. Mode of study: Full-time Each scholarship includes tuition fees, a stipend and a research expenses fund. Each scholarship is offered for a maximum period of three years.

The department has extensive expertise in data science applied to health and well-being. A few specific project ideas could be around a) a model-based approach to navigating information by re-representing patient history over a model of the human body; b) data driven planning of healthcare workforce development; c) investigating well-being aspects of waste management in urban and rural areas; d) understanding the relationship between cause and effect in well-being; e) implementation and evaluation aspects of a social model of health and well-being; f) integration of patient and social care data towards improved patient care; or g) modelling at the interface of visual stress, built asthetics and work related visual fatigue. If you want to discuss/develop these ideas, please contact Prof Tossapon Boongoen (tob45@aber.ac.uk) in the first instance, who will put you in touch with relevant supervisors. If you want to discuss alternative ideas feel free to contact Prof Tossapon Boongoen.

How To Apply: All applications should be made online via the postgraduate admissions application portal: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/study-with-us/pg-studies/apply/#apply-online Please include the following documents with your application:   • WGSSS Application Form (https://wgsss.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WGSSS-Studentship-Application-Form-2025.docx) • Academic CV (two pages maximum) • 2 academic or professional references (candidates must approach referees themselves and include references with their application. The reference must detail the applicant’s research strengths). • Degree certificates and Transcripts (including translations if applicable) • If relevant, proof of English Language Competency (see institutional requirements for entry)  Further information available at https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/data-science-research-in-health-and-well-being/?p174610

Deadlines: 11th of December 2024

Selection Criteria: Available to home and international students. To receive WGSSS studentship, you must have qualifications or experience equivalent to an UK honours degree at a first or upper second-class level, or a masters. Students with non-traditional academic backgrounds are also welcome to apply.

Awarding Body: Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) studentships

Further Information: