Knowledge Economy Skills Scholarships supported by European Social Funds (ESF) is now open for the excellent academic transcripted applicants from Wales.

This educational award is available for supporting candidates to learn about Ph.D., research projects in different fields and purposing to provide tuition fee and some other expenses.

Funded education will provide 3 years of funding @ £14,483 per year for Ph.D. and one-year funding @ £11,586 for Research Masters along with university tuition fee.

Eligibility criteria have to be followed by the applicants-

• Candidates from Wales are eligible for this fund.
• Participants can apply for a research degree program in the field of ICT & Digital Economy, Life Sciences & Health, Low Carbon, Energy & Environment, and Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Applicant must be scoped in partnership with a company partner and the company partner will have to grant an annual cash contribution between £3.75k – £7k +VAT.
• Those who hold a Master in Research degree already are not eligible for this award.

For this grant, you must have to take admission in the research program at the university. After completing the admission you need to download the application form and contact the employer +44 (0)1970 623111 Aberystwyth University, Reception, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3FL for more information about the award.

Supporting Documents: Right now there are no supporting documents required but at the time of admission, the university can ask.

Admission Requirements: Students have to submit their thesis in 3.5 years for Ph.D.and 1year 3 months for Research Masters.